Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu

Sharing a full Thanksgiving menu that’s entirely gluten-free! Check out the details below. 

Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a great one so far. I’m here cranking through work, really, really looking forward to Thanksgiving next month – my favorite holiday!

Thanksgiving is almost always celebrated with an elaborate spread of food, desserts, and drinks, but many traditional Thanksgiving dishes, such as gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc. may contain gluten. If members of your family (or you!) are gluten-free or have gluten intolerances, planning a gluten-free Thanksgiving meal can seem daunting. Worry not! There are plenty of gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes you can prepare, and yes, they are just as good as traditional Thanksgiving foods! Today, I’m sharing a gluten-free Thanksgiving menu (including gluten-free Thanksgiving side dishes and my favorite Thanksgiving dessert) to help you prepare a spread everyone can enjoy!

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Menu

*Note: If any family members are Celiac, please be extra mindful of cross-contamination. 

Here is a round-up of delicious recipes you can enjoy as part of your Thanksgiving dinner. All of these are gluten-free, and many of them are vegan, too!

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu

The Best Thanksgiving Turkey In All The Land

Thanksgiving Turkey

The turkey is the star of the show, and while cooking a whole turkey, a.k.a. the star of the Thanksgiving table, can seem daunting, it’s actually super easy with this foolproof brine recipe that makes the turkey super moist and delicious!!

The Easiest Turkey Gravy

This recipe is not designed to be gluten-free, but swap out the flour for your favorite gluten-free flour and voila! I love Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 baking blend.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Forget the marshmallows (don’t throw anything at me)! I prefer a crumble-esque topping! This gluten-free Thanksgiving side dish uses oats. Just make sure you use certified gluten-free oats.

Pulled BBQ Chicken Deviled Eggs

Pulled BBQ Chicken Deviled Eggs

I don’t know what it is about deviled eggs, but they disappear so quickly at every holiday gathering. They’re the perfect quick bite, and these naturally gluten-free bbq ones have a fun southern twist. You can easily keep them dairy-free too, if you want or need to. Check out the recipe here!

Make-Ahead Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

This gluten-free green bean casserole is SO much better using fresh ingredients instead of canned soups, and I love that you can make it a day or two ahead and pop it in the oven before the feast. Just make sure to use gluten-free flour and make sure the gluten-free crispy onions. They have them at Sprout’s and Whole Foods.

Green Beans With Almonds, Goat Cheese and Cranberries

Green beans with almonds, goat cheese and cranberries

This is a great recipe if you want to switch things up and step away from traditional green bean casserole. It’s vibrant and fresh, with a tiny bit of sweetness from the cranberries.

Honey-Dijon Roasted Root Vegetables

I love using the different colored carrots for this one. It’s a little tangy, a little sweet, and a lovely way to add more veggies to your Thanksgiving spread. The recipe is here.

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Menu | Honey-Dijon roasted root vegetables

Gluten-Free Stuffing

This gluten-free stuffing is simple, flavorful, customizable, and doesn’t use a million ingredients.  I like to change up the stuffing a bit each year; sometimes I’ll add sausage and other times I use cranberries or try a different type of bread. I’ve made gluten-free stuffing for quite a few years and it always tastes amazing. No one can tell  it’s gluten-free!

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

Bourbon chocolate pecan pie | Gluten-free Thanksgiving Menu

Omgggg you guys. This pie is incredible. It’s impressive, tastes ridiculous, and the only swaps you need to make are to use a pre-made gluten-free pie crust, and gluten-free flour blend. Trust me, everyone will be asking you for the recipe!

If you’re more of a cake person, check out this pumpkin dump cake recipe.

Silky Sweet Potato Pie

This pie has a gluten-free crust and is lower in sugar than many of the pie recipes out there. I haven’t tried this one, but I’m adding it to our Christmas/winter menu!

So, tell me, friends: what’s on your Thanksgiving menu this year? Do you do the cooking, or just bring a side/dessert? Please shout out any tried and true favorites in the comments section!
xo

More:

Try this gluten free turkey meatloaf, this recipe for banana pumpkin muffins (use the same recipe and try gluten-free pumpkin bread!), this amazing pumpkin pie mousse, and this healthy egg bites recipe.

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Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Re-sharing this post because it’s a yearly staple for us and I know so many of you love them, too!! These flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars are SO good and I usually have all of the ingredients for this healthy fall dessert on hand and ready to go.

Let the avalanche of all things pumpkin continue.

Flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars! a holiday treat that's secretly packed with nutrition and under 200 calories per serving

I feel like this year, a lot of people are playing it cool when it comes to pumpkin. You know, trying not to act *too* excited about its arrival. (Also it could totally be the fact that many of us are still experiencing true summer weather.) And then, there are people like me who have already enjoyed many PSLs, and upon seeing the shelf of pumpkin-filled cans at Trader Joe’s, I did the slow-mo run to them, arms wide open, and a creepy smile on my face.

A closeup of pumpkin chocolate chip bars for your fall dessert

I just can’t help myself.

While the Pilot doesn’t go crazy for pumpkin at all, I gave birth to two pumpkin-obsessed little friends, who share my enthusiasm for this festive gourd.

Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

This afternoon, I decided to embark on my first pumpkin baking adventure of the season, with chocolate chip pumpkin bars. It was a twist on my beloved flourless blueberry breakfast bake (recipe is in the book!), and uses creamy almond butter and egg as the base. The result: a dense, buttery, perfectly spiced, and sweet healthy pumpkin dessert or snack. It’s also amazing in the morning with some butter and a side of scrambled eggs.

Flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars made with almond butter for a protein and nutrient packed fall dessert

Here’s this healthy pumpkin recipe if you’d like to give it a try!

Flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars are a fall treat packed with nutrients

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Flourless pumpkin chocolate chip bars

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A festive and delicious dessert or snack option for the fall season! No flour, grains or refined sugar.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 and spray a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or grease with coconut oil.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, use a fork to whisk the almond butter until fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.
  3. 3. Stir in the pumpkin and remaining ingredients, gently folding in the chocolate chips.
  4. 4. Pour into your prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until slightly golden and set. Allow to cool completely before storing covered in the fridge.

Nutrition stats are here.

xoxo

Gina

Something to talk about: Pumpkin fanatic: yes or not so much?! What’s your favorite fall dessert recipe?

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