13 Easy Gluten-Free Desserts You Can Whip Up in No Time
Craving a quick and simple dessert but need to avoid gluten? It sounds like it should be a simple task, but so many sweet treats are gluten-rich delights.
Whether you're gluten-intolerant or simply trying to readjust your diet, I've picked 13 delectable desserts that are not only delicious but also quick and easy to make. There's something for everyone, from gooey chocolate chip cookies to peanut butter popsicles and berry freeze fudge.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are all you need in your life! They are gluten-free, easy to make, and boast a chewy, soft middle with a hint of crispiness around the edges.
You can make them with just seven ingredients: gluten-free baking mix, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, egg, chocolate chips, and salt.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Gluten-Free Snickers Date Bites
These chocolate-covered Snickers date bites are so good! The peanut-stuffed dates are naturally sweet and taste like real candy. They really hit the spot when you need something sweet but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.
You just need to open the date, stuff it with peanut butter, and cover it in chocolate. It's so quick and easy!
Get the recipe: Snickers Date Bites.
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars
These bars are a fantastic combination of pumpkin pie and pecan pie. It's my go-to dessert after breakfast all year round. This recipe is so easy to put together (easier than traditional pie!) and uses simple, easily accessible ingredients.
Healthy pumpkin pie bars taste so good and can be made for any occasion!
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars.
Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These gluten-free cookies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and taste amazing! They are slightly savory and contain a handful of ingredients: tahini, oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, salt and spices.
Just like most cookies, salted tahini chocolate chip is quick to put together and produces a memorable flavor. They are ready to eat and on your table in just 20 minutes!
Get the recipe: Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Fresh Cranberry Bars
These cranberry bars are a delicious balance of sweet and tart. They are so easy to make (so much easier than any traditional pie) and perfect for freezing.
These bars work great with any seasonal fruit: apples, pears, and berries. Plus, kids love them too.
Get the recipe: Fresh Cranberry Bars.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp
This blueberry crisp recipe is a simple gluten-free dish with a lot of depth. It's filled with delicious, juicy blueberries and topped with crispy oat pecan topping.
It can be prepared in advance and refrigerated or served straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp.
Berry Yogurt Popsicles
This recipe would be suitable for both kids and adults. These berry yogurt popsicles with granola can be enjoyed as a dessert or even breakfast when you need to beat the summer heat.
These popsicles are made with just five gluten-free ingredients and require minimal prep time.
Get the recipe: Berry Yogurt Popsicles.
Gluten-Free German Brownies
These German brownies are gluten-free and topped with delicious coconut pecan frosting for an elevated flavor. They are soft and fudgy, gooey, and moist! If you've never tried this type of brownie before, now is the perfect time.
No one will believe that it's made with a ready gluten-free brownie mix!
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free German Brownies.
Berry Freezer Fudge
These blueberry freezer fudge bites are a delightful gluten-free dessert. They are so quick to put together and require just a blend of a handful of ingredients, a freezer, and then someone to eat them later!
All you need to make them are frozen blackberries, cashew butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. So yummy and guilt-free!
Get the recipe: Berry Freezer Fudge.
Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Cake
This is one of the best gluten-free recipes. The cherry almond cake makes such an amazing dessert, combining moist, crumbly cake with a can of cherry pie filling.
It uses almond and coconut flour instead of all-purpose flour, mixed with butter, eggs, and a few more simple ingredients. It's ready in just 45 minutes!
Get the recipe: Cherry Almond Cake.
Gluten-Free Vanilla Baked Donuts
These baked vanilla donuts will be a memorable treat for the whole family. They are soft, light, and fluffy with a pink raspberry glaze. You won't need much to make a batch, and they're not difficult to tackle. Make them for a potluck, and I'm sure no one will believe these are gluten-free!
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Vanilla Donuts.
Peanut Butter Popsicles
Another perfect treat on a stick, these peanut butter banana popsicles with chocolate drizzle are dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
These are perfect as an afternoon or late-night snack. Kids love them, too! All you need is coconut cream, banana, and peanut butter to create such a yummy dessert.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Popsicles.
Chocolate Cashew Mug Cake
This is an amazing recipe to quickly satisfy your chocolate cake cravings. It takes just a handful of simple ingredients you can grab at your local grocer and 2 minutes to make.
It's one of the quickest recipes I've ever tried. Plus, it's totally gluten-free and delicious! Perfect for satisfying any chocolate lover.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake.
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