This roundup of 17 of the best gluten-free, dairy-free dessert recipes has everything from cakes and cookies, to donuts and no-bake treats. All of these delicious dessert recipes are free of the Top 8 food allergens, and they’re also AIP and Paleo. Plus, check out the bonus recipe for gluten and dairy-free Snickerdoodles!
If you’re looking for gluten and dairy free dessert ideas, you’ve come to the right place. In fact, the recipes below are free from the Top 8 allergens of gluten, dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, and soy.
And that’s because I truly believe that food allergies or dietary restrictions shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying amazing desserts.
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Cookies
These grain-free, dairy-free and gluten free cookie recipes are super allergen-friendly and delicious.
Gluten Free Linzer Cookies
These tasty dairy-free, gluten free, and nut-free cookies are crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside with a jammy middle
Paleo Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Small batch chocolate Paleo crinkle cookies so good you’ll never guess they’re actually dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free
Cut-out Sugar Cookies
These easy gluten and dairy-free cut-out cookies are also vegan, AIP, paleo and free of the top 8 allergens.
Matcha Ice Cream Sandwiches (AIP)
Perfectly sweet, crispy vegan vanilla cookies with a no-churn, dairy-free matcha ice cream center,
Donuts
You'll love these easy gluten and dairy-free donut recipes that are baked instead of fried, refined sugar-free, nut-free AIP and Paleo.
Vegan Chocolate Donuts with Raspberries
Decadent vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free donuts that are baked not fried. The raspberries add a bright and tangy flavor that makes the chocolate *sing*
Pumpkin Spice Cake Donuts
These cakey AIP donuts are soft, moist and the perfect gluten and dairy-free treat.
Fluffy Grain-Free Mini Donuts
These grain-free donuts are soft and light, AIP, paleo and coconut free, and the perfect bite-sized treats.
Cakes & Cupcakes
Check out these delicious gluten and dairy free easy cake recipes and paleo and dairy-free cake frosting recipes with all the flavor and none of the fuss.
Apple Spice Cake
This AIP/Paleo cake with vanilla frosting is light, fragrant and perfectly spiced. What gluten and dairy free cake dreams are made of!
Paleo Lemon Olive Oil Cupcakes
An easy AIP dessert recipe that is allergen-friendly, lemony and tasty, with a vegan buttercream frosting
Spiced Apple Cupcakes
These fluffy, spiced paleo and AIP cupcakes are a perfect nut-free, gluten and lactose free easy dessert recipe.
Pastries/Tarts
These dairy and gluten-free pastry and tart recipes are unbelievably simple and delicious. Let the grain-free pie baking begin!
Gluten Free Rhubarb Custard Tart
Tangy rhubarb meets a delicious egg-free, dairy-free and gluten-free custard in this tasty (and pretty) grain-free pastry
Paleo Apple Tart
This gluten and dairy-free apple pie is made with an olive crust for a crispy and delicious treat that comes together quickly.
Mixed Berry Galettes
These gluten free galettes are nut and dairy free, cute, rustic, and a must make for the busy home cook looking for delicious treats in less time.
Paleo/AIP Pumpkin Pie
The best egg-free, dairy-free and gluten free pumpkin pie without nuts. You’ll love this easy AIP and paleo pie recipe!
No Bake Gluten-Free, Dairy-free Desserts
Skip the oven and enjoy these delicious gluten and dairy-free desserts including refreshing vegan sorbets and milkshakes.
Strawberry Ice Cream
This nut-free, vegan coconut-milk based ice cream is easy to whip up and sure to please. You’ll love how easy it is to make different variations too!
Banana Milkshake
This vegan, paleo and AIP dairy-free milkshake is a definite crowd pleaser. It’s added sugar free and a great way to use up over-ripe bananas
No-churn Peach Ice Cream
This easy, no-churn vegan Peach Ice Cream is a delight. Sugar-free ice cream that's AIP and Paleo and comes together in less than 5 minutes - a dream!
More Resources for Gluten-Free Baking
- Discover even more gluten and dairy free dessert recipes for cakes, cupcakes, muffins and cookies in the amazing allergen-friendly, gluten-free baking school, Grain Free Academy.
- Don’t miss these posts on how to make a variety of Grain-free Pastry Crusts and AIP, Dairy-free, Vegan Frosting
Want more Gluten Free and Top 8 Allergen Recipes? Check out:
- Quick gluten-free dinner recipes like this Gluten Free Orange Chicken or Japchae-inspired Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-fry
- Easy gluten-free breakfast recipes like Paleo Pumpkin Spice Pancakes or Sweet Potato, Bacon and Kale Hash
- Check out these other easy gluten and dairy-free recipes for savory baked goods like Vegan and Gluten-free Sweet Potato Tortillas and Butternut Squash Grain-free Biscuits
17 of the Best Gluten-free, Dairy-free Dessert Recipes: Snickerdoodles and More
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These gluten and dairy-free cookies are thick and soft with a characteristic snickerdoodle tang. Plus, check out these 17 other amazing, easy gluten-free, dairy-free dessert recipes.
Ingredients
Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or maple sugar
- 3/4 cup palm shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 TBSP gelatin
- 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup just boiled water
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1 TBSP coconut sugar or maple sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, make the cinnamon sugar topping by combining maple or coconut sugar and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, combine cassava flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together palm shortening, coconut or maple sugar and vanilla until smooth.*
- Make a gelatin egg by combining gelatin and apple cider vinegar into a paste and quickly whisking in just-boiled water with a fork until there are no clumps of gelatin and the mixture is light and frothy.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add in the palm shortening mixture and gelatin egg and stir to combine.
- Use a cookie scoop or a TBSP to portion out dough and roll into balls about 1 1/2 TBSP in size.
- Dip each ball of dough into the cinnamon sugar topping and arrange onto parchment-lined cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart.
- Use the palm of your hand to gently press down each ball of dough to encourage the cookies to spread.**
- Bake cookies in the middle rack of your oven for 11-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
*You can use a stand mixer or handheld mixer to make the job easier, but a regular whisk and some elbow grease will do the job!
**If you desire a thicker cookie, feel free to skip this step. Pressing the dough down encourages the cookies to spread to create a more classic looking snickerdoodle cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
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