These are 15 of the best gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts, including pie, cake, cookies, and more!

Gluten Free Thanksgiving dessert photos stacked into a collage.

Ever feel like you’re missing out on Thanksgiving when you’re gluten and/or dairy-free? Like, you can’t really enjoy dessert with everyone else? Though it may feel isolating at first, it doesn’t have to be that way! There are so many options to enjoy desserts on Thanksgiving!

Tips & Tricks for Making Gluten-Free Desserts on Thanksgiving

  • Stock up on the right ingredients. I like to bake with a variety of gluten-free flours and ingredients, but make sure you have the right ingredients for the recipes you choose!
  • Think about whether you want to a chocolate-y or fruit-y treat! We have options for both your for you!
  • Get your go-to recipes. It’s always best to have solid go-tos for your favorite gluten-free holiday desserts! Here are more than 10 ideas…
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Three pumpkin spice cookies topped with frosting stacked on top of eachother.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies {with latte frosting!}

5 from 1 review
These gluten-free pumpkin cookies with a latte frosting will be your favorite fall dessert! They’re made with almond flour, pumpkin puree, and a espresso powder frosting that will have you feeling like you’re eating a pumpkin spice latte in cookie form.
Check out this recipe
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Paleo Apple Pie Bars (AIP, Vegan)

5 from 13 reviews
These apple pie bars are the perfect paleo fall treat!
Check out this recipe
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Pumpkin pudding in a baking dish topped with whipped cream and mini pumpkin buckeyes.

Baked Pumpkin Pudding

This baked pumpkin pudding is the perfect gluten & dairy-free pumpkin dessert! It’s creamy and reminiscent of a crust-less pumpkin pie.
Check out this recipe
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One pumpkin pie bar on a plate topped with coconut cream and cinnamon.

AIP Pumpkin Pie Bars

4.87 from 15 reviews
These AIP pumpkin pie bars are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert! Serve them topped with coconut cream for a traditional seasonal treat.
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Paleo Salted Caramel Pumpkin Blondies

5 from 2 reviews
These paleo salted caramel pumpkin blondies are the ultimate fall treat when you’re craving something decadent! They’re gluten-free, vegan, and paleo.
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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake

5 from 3 reviews
This salted caramel pumpkin cheesecake is a decadent and delicious fall treat that will wow your guests! It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, and AIP-friendly!
Check out this recipe
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Paleo Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

5 from 8 reviews
These pumpkin snickerdoodles are the perfect fall cookie! They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, paleo and AIP.
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Honey apple cake with a slice taken out of it and topped with apples.

Gluten Free Honey Apple Cake

5 from 1 review
This gluten-free honey apple cake is the perfect fall cake for your autumn gatherings or Rosh Hashanah! It’s made with almond flour, honey, apple cider, and apple sauce and is topped with honey apple toppings.
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The Best Paleo Chocolate Cake (Vegan)

4.34 from 3 reviews
This is hands down the best chocolate cake. You’ll have a hard time believing it’s paleo, vegan, and made with straightforward, wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Check out this recipe
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Paleo Pumpkin Roll (AIP)

4.34 from 3 reviews
This paleo pumpkin roll cake is the perfect pumpkin dessert! It’s much easier to make than it looks, and it’s also AIP compliant.
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No-Bake Chocolate Pie

5 from 4 reviews
This no-bake chocolate pie is what dessert dreams are made of! It’s creamy, easy to make, and gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Three pumpkin cookie bars stacked on top of each other with a pumpkin in the background.

Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars {Gluten Free}

5 from 2 reviews
These pumpkin pie cookie bars are the best take on pumpkin pie you’ll have all holiday season! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and easy to make.
 
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Easy Oven Baked Pears

These oven-baked pears are the perfect easy dessert! Serve them with some whipped cream or ice cream, and enjoy!
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Caramelized pears served in a bowl with ice cream on the side.

The Best Caramelized Pears (Easy & Healthy)

These caramelized pears are simply the best! They’re made with simple ingredients, are incredibly easy to make, and can be served as the perfect healthier dessert.
Check out this recipe
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Apple crisp in a pan with a spoon scooping a serving.

Paleo Apple Crisp (AIP & Nut Free)

4.94 from 16 reviews
This apple crisp is the perfect fall dessert for Thanksgiving! It’s paleo, AIP, vegan, and easy to make.
Check out this recipe