30 Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Discover the best collection of Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes that you need for your gluten-free Thanksgiving menu. From gluten-free breakfast recipes, side dishes, gluten-free breads, desserts, and more. We’ve got you covered this Thanksgiving. The best part of all? Most of these easy Thanksgiving recipes are also dairy-free or have a dairy-free option.

Amazing Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes 

The 30 recipes below are the best healthy gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes that my family and I always make! There are some classic recipes like roasted turkey breast and sweet potato casserole and some newer additions like stuffed squash that have become staples for our family. All of these gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes are easy to make,  packed with flavor, and perfect for the Big Day!

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• Amazing Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes 
• Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes For Breakfast
• Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes
• Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes
• Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Bread Recipes
• Best Gluten-Free Salads To Serve For Thanksgiving
• Healthy Gluten-Free Desserts to Serve for Thanksgiving
• FAQs

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes For Breakfast

Here are some festive and delicious gluten-free breakfast recipes you can enjoy for the holidays to get your day started right!

Best Gluten-Free Apple Pancakes – This is my go-to fluffy and flavorful gluten-free pancake recipe. My kids also love it and I know your family will enjoy it too!

Gluten-Free Apple Muffins – You can enjoy easy, fluffy apple-filled muffins with a nice warm cup of coffee on Thanksgiving morning. These muffins are so easy to make and you can even make them the day before!

Baked Pumpkin Donuts – Gluten-free – This gluten-free, healthier donut recipe is a reader favorite for fall and I know you are going to love it!

Cottage cheese eggs – If you are looking for something a little lighter to enjoy for your Thanksgiving breakfast then these scrambled eggs with cottage cheese are perfect! Enjoy them with some veggies, bacon, and toast for a satisfying breakfast to fuel you through your morning. Packed with protein and is so delicious!

Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins – These fluffy, festive gluten-free cranberry muffins make a fun and yummy breakfast the whole family will enjoy!

Asparagus Mushroom Quiche – For a lower carb, protein-packed meal, enjoy this easy crustless veggie quiche that can be made ahead and is loaded with so much amazing flavor. 

Sausage Pepper Egg Muffins – These tasty and nutritious sausage egg muffins make the best breakfast to start your day off right! Kids and adults love them. Plus, you can customize the filling with what you have on hand and even make them ahead!

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Main Dishes

These are the go-to gluten-free main dishes we serve on Thanksgiving. Yes, we sometimes serve chicken or pork too since we have guests who do not like turkey. I always include a vegetarian option in my gluten-free Thanksgiving menu. Enjoy!

Oven Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast – If you are having a smaller gluten-free Thanksgiving or are just looking for an easy turkey breast recipe then this is the one you want to make! This roasted boneless turkey breast is so easy and packed with incredible flavor and is gluten-free!

Air Fryer Whole Chicken  – Cooking a whole chicken for Thanksgiving allows you to have another option besides turkey since not everyone likes turkey. Cooking a whole chicken cannot be easier when you use the air fryer method since the air fryer does all of the work for you. The chicken comes out with perfectly crispy skin and juicy tender meat every, single time!

Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash – This stuffed acorn squash is a great vegetarian option to offer that is also gluten-free. The filling is the star of this dish with its crunchy, savory, and vibrant flavors that everyone will rave about!

Juicy Pork Tenderloin – A super easy pork tenderloin you can make right in the air fryer that is simply seasoned and comes out perfectly cooked every time. This is a great option to make along with the turkey so everyone has something to enjoy!

Stuffed Butternut Squash – Every time I make this butternut squash recipe, my family goes crazy for it, even the kids. It is filled with a delicious sausage and apple filling that compliments the caramelized roasted squash so well, making it a wonderful gluten-free crowd-pleasing dish.

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes

We all know that besides the turkey, the side dishes are the star of any Thanksgiving meal and these epic gluten-free side dish recipes are all easy to make and delicious!

Best Mashed Butternut Squash – You have to have mashed butternut squash at your Thanksgiving table, it is such an iconic Holiday side dish. This version is both gluten-free and dairy-free and is a Thanksgiving recipe we have been making for years!

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole – Who doesn’t love a sweet potato casserole? It is a must for any holiday. This version is gluten-free and slightly lighter than the traditional sweet potato casserole but just as flavorful and satisfying. The sweet pecan crumble topping takes it to a whole other level. 

Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce – Skip the canned cranberry sauce this year and make this easy, 4-ingredient, homemade cranberry sauce in 10 minutes. I know your family will love it!

Roasted Acorn Squash – Acorn squash is a delicious, side dish you can serve that everyone will go crazy for. Easily season and roast it in the oven until caramelized then fancy it up with sweet or savory flavors. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Make fluffy, delicious, flavorful mashed sweet potatoes easily in the Instant Pot for Thanksgiving. These mashed potatoes are so good and we love them on Thanksgiving in place of white potatoes since they are tastier and go so well with all of our other gluten-free side dishes. 

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese – I know you are thinking, why mac and cheese but it is a very popular Thanksgiving side dish. This mac and cheese is gluten-free and blends gluten-free pasta with a luscious butternut squash sauce in the Instant Pot in 10 minutes! Perfect for the kids for a Gluten-free Thanksgiving!

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Bread Recipes

Here are a couple of amazing gluten-free bread recipes that you can serve on Thanksgiving. Both are very simple and easy to make and nobody will believe they are gluten-free!

Gluten-Free Air Fryer Biscuits – Biscuits for the holidays are essential and these gluten-free air fryer biscuits are so simple to make. They only require a few ingredients and cook in about 10 minutes right in the air fryer. 

Gluten-free herb rolls – These herb gluten-free dinner rolls are so flavorful and easy to make! You can even make them ahead and they come out perfectly light and fluffy. Great as an addition to your gluten-free Thanksgiving menu. 

Best Gluten-Free Salads To Serve For Thanksgiving

If you are looking for a show-stopping salad to serve for Thanksgiving this year then check these out! These salads are all crowd-pleasers but are also easy to make and are recipes you can make in advance for Thanksgiving.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Beet Salad – This is one of the most popular fall salad recipes on my site. It makes an amazing salad for the holidays or just as a side for a healthy fall meal. 

Sweet Potato Kale Salad – A roasted sweet potato kale salad makes for a hearty side that goes so well with turkey or chicken. This sweet potato salad is also a delicious vegetarian main dish that would be great for your Vegan/Vegetarian Thanksgiving guests. 

Brussels Sprouts Salad – This is the go-to salad that I make every year for either Thanksgiving or Christmas. Everyone loves it, it is very colorful, vibrant, and flavorful. Plus, super fun to make!

Easy Kale Salad – The number one salad recipe on PMG and for good reason. This kale salad is very simple and easy to throw together and goes with pretty much anything. It is so flavorful and satisfying and is also very customizable. 

Fall Kale Chopped Salad – Everyone will go crazy for this fall chopped kale salad. It is loaded with crunchy veggies, fluffy quinoa, pumpkin seeds, and Brussels sprouts all dressed in a maple dijon dressing. 

Healthy Gluten-Free Desserts to Serve for Thanksgiving

Dessert is a must at Thanksgiving and this list of healthy gluten-free dessert recipes will blow your guests away this year!

Gluten-Free Apple Pear Crisp – This Apple Pear Crisp combines tart apples and sweet pears mixed with warm spices for a wonderful healthy treat! It is covered in an amazing gluten-free oat topping and baked until golden brown and yummy. A wonderful easy dessert that anyone can make! Perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe!

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies – These Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy and have so much pumpkin spice flavor. They are the perfect fall treat that your whole family will love and they are both vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies – These insanely chocolatey Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies are so moist and fudgy and just the perfect healthy little treat.  Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and a healthy brownie you can eat almost every day, even on Thanksgiving!

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Blondies – These healthier Chocolate Chip Blondies are gluten-free, Paleo, and are the best easy dessert EVER! They are a mix between a healthy brownie and a chocolate chip cookie and are so addictive!

FAQs

What do you cook for someone gluten-free on Thanksgiving? 

There is a large variety of recipes that are already gluten-free and are suitable for Thanksgiving. Here is a quick list: turkey, mashed squash, potatoes, salad, brussels sprouts, roasted and steamed vegetables, and cranberry sauce. 

What can I serve to Gluten-Free guests?

Almost any Thanksgiving recipe can be made gluten-free. We have a lot of them on pincmegood.com. Gluten-free people eat everything, but you want to make sure it is free of gluten since some people have a strong sensitivity to gluten. 

Are potatoes gluten-free? 

Yes, all potatoes are naturally gluten-free. 

What do gluten-free people eat on Thanksgiving?

Anything from turkey to potatoes, salad, gluten-free bread, green beans, and more!

I have put together this comprehensive list of my best gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes that you can make for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! I hope you try some of these gluten-free recipes for your holiday. Have a wonderful healthy and joyous Thanksgiving! God Bless!

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“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless His name.” – Psalm 100:4