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17 of the Best Gluten-free, Dairy-free Dessert Recipes

February 2, 2023 Modified February 2, 2023 By Nicole Charles Leave a Comment
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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!

three mini gluten-free galettes with strawberries and blueberries with a few blueberries and a strawberry scattered around the galettes on a white piece of parchment paper inside a brown baking sheet

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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And now, my top gluten and dairy-free desserts …

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
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Dairy-free Paleo AIP Snickerdoodles with a decorative star anise on a countertop.

17 of the Best Gluten-free, Dairy-free Dessert Recipes: Snickerdoodles and More


  • Author: Nicole Charles
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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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

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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

  1. Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, make the cinnamon sugar topping by combining maple or coconut sugar and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cassava flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and sea salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together palm shortening, coconut or maple sugar and vanilla until smooth.*
  5. 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.
  6. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add in the palm shortening mixture and gelatin egg and stir to combine.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or a TBSP to portion out dough and roll into balls about 1 1/2 TBSP in size.
  8. Dip each ball of dough into the cinnamon sugar topping and arrange onto parchment-lined cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart.
  9. Use the palm of your hand to gently press down each ball of dough to encourage the cookies to spread.**
  10. Bake cookies in the middle rack of your oven for 11-12 minutes.
  11. 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

Keywords: aip cookies, gluten-free cookies, gluten-free and dairy-free dessert, dairy-free cookies, gluten-free snickerdoodles, paleo, autoimmune protocol, grain-free baking

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