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The Best Gluten-Free Easter Recipes {Dairy-Free Options}

By Audrey Roberts

Apr 11, 2022

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A collection of the best gluten-free Easter recipes for breakfast, dinner, and dessert. 

Originally published April 2019, updated April 2022

Gluten-Free Easter Recipes

Find endless gluten-free Easter recipe ideas right here! Including everyone’s favorite savory dishes, Spring desserts, and Easter brunch ideas. Freshen up your gluten-free holiday menu with these recipes that are sure to please.

You are sure to impress your Easter dinner and Easter brunch guests with these tasty and fun holiday-themed gluten-free recipes. Many of the recipes are not only gluten-free, but some are also dairy-free, Paleo, Vegan, and Low Carb.

Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes

Start Easter morning with a special gluten-free breakfast. These gluten-free breakfast recipes are perfect for Easter brunch!

• Easy Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls {Dairy-Free Option}  Soft, fluffy, and gooey cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese or vanilla frosting. This recipe also includes a dairy-free and vegan option.
• Gluten-Free Pancakes {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option} My gluten-free pancake recipe makes fluffy pancakes every time! This recipe also includes a dairy-free and vegan option.
• Gluten-Free Crepes {Dairy-Free Option}  Making homemade gluten-free crepes is easier than you think! This recipe includes a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option} These are the real deal! My tried and true recipe for Southern-style flaky biscuits.
• Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option}  These taste just like a cinnamon roll! This recipe also has a dairy-free and vegan option. 
• Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole {Dairy-Free Option}  All the flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make breakfast casserole. This recipe also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Eggs Benedict Casserole {Dairy-Free Option}  All the flavors of Eggs Benedict in an easy breakfast casserole.
• Gluten-Free Blueberry Scones {Dairy-Free Option} Easy recipe for gluten-Free blueberry scones with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze. This recipe also has a dairy-free option.
• Paleo Carrot Cake Muffins {Dairy-Free & No-Refined Sugar} These gluten-free carrot cake muffins are made with almond flour and are dairy-free and have not-refined sugar.

Gluten-Free Appetizer Recipes

Need some gluten-free appetizer ideas to make before Easter dinner? Easter would not be complete without deviled eggs!

• Gluten-Free Sausage Balls {Dairy-Free Option} Sausage balls are a popular holiday recipe. Gluten-free sausage balls are one of my family’s favorites.
• Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option} This baked dip tastes like buffalo chicken wings, but without the mess!
• Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip {Gluten-Free} A creamy baked dip baked in only 30 minutes.
• Deviled Eggs with Bacon Deviled Eggs with Bacon are really the ultimate deviled eggs from Cathy’s Gluten Free.
• Charcuterie Boards Ideas Discover creative and unique charcuterie board ideas by Mamagourmand.

Gluten-Free Bread Recipes

Just because you are gluten-free does not mean that you can’t have bread or rolls with your Easter dinner!

• Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls {Dairy-Free Option} An easy recipe for gluten-free yeast rolls. This recipe also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option}  Biscuits are not just for breakfast. They have an honored place at every meal in my home. This recipe has both a dairy-free and vegan recipe.
• Gluten-Free Sweet Cornbread {Dairy-Free Option}  I have a super easy recipe for gluten-free cornbread that also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread An easy gluten-free quick bread recipe. This recipe has both a dairy-free and vegan option.
• Gluten-Free Focaccia {Dairy-Free, Vegan} This gluten-free Italian bread is also naturally dairy-free and vegan.

Gluten-Free Entrees

Don’t fret about what to make for the main dish. Browse these classic Easter recipes that are the perfect main dish for your Easter dinner.

• Crispy Chicken Thighs A super easy one-pan meal of roasted chicken, potatoes, and vegetables.
• Gluten-Free Crab Cakes {Dairy-Free} These are classic Maryland-style crab cakes and can be either baked or fried. This gluten-free dinner recipe is also dairy-free.
• Lamb Chops with Spicy Apricot Sauce  A classic Easter main dish by G-Free Foodie
• The Best Filet Mignon This filet mignon recipe by Wholesum Yum is easy, juicy, and flavorful.
• Instant Pot Eye of Round Roast An easy Instant Pot eye of round roast by Raia’s Recipes.

Gluten-Free Side Recipes

The side dishes are just as important as the main dish!

• Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Salad {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option} A creamy potato salad made with a homemade ranch dressing, bacon, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and green onions. All of your favorite flavors from a loaded baked potato.
• Gluten-Free Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese Super creamy gluten-free southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe loaded with three kinds of cheeses. The best gluten-free mac and cheese baked to perfection in just 20 minutes.
• Easy Gluten-Free Stuffing {Dairy-Free} This classic stuffing recipe is also dairy-free. Perfect for your Easter meal!
• Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing {Dairy-Free Option} This gluten-free stuffing recipe includes the cornbread recipe and also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option} Thinly sliced potatoes baked with cream sauce and cheese. This recipe also has a dairy-free option.
• Ambrosia Salad {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option} A creamy dessert fruit salad made with tropical fruit. This Ambrosia fruit salad recipe is naturally gluten-free and has a dairy-free option.

 Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes

Sweeten your Easter celebration with these easy gluten-free desserts. There is something for everyone with these crowd-pleasing Easter desserts. From homemade candy to cookies, cakes, and pies.

Every holiday meal needs a showstopper dessert, and this collection of gluten-free desserts are delectable recipes perfect for either a small family dinner or a large holiday gathering.

• Gluten-Free Carrot Cake {Dairy-Free Option} a deliciously spiced, gluten-free carrot cake with a perfect balance of sweet carrots and raisins, pecans, juicy pineapple, and the light, delicate flavor of coconut; topped with oh-my-goodness cream cheese frosting. This classic Easter dessert also includes a dairy-free option to the recipe.
• Gluten-Free Coconut Cream Pie {Dairy-Free Option} An easy coconut macaroon crust with a vanilla and coconut custard filling topped with fresh whipped cream.
• Gluten-Free Lemon Cake {Dairy-Free Option} A moist, light, and fluffy. Full of lemon flavor and topped with a creamy lemon buttercream frosting. This recipe has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Lemon Bars {Dairy-Free Option} These tangy lemon squares are made with a buttery shortbread crust and a fresh lemon curd filling. This gluten-free dessert also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake {Dairy-Free} This is a classic dessert that is sweet, light, and fluffy. Angel food cake is also naturally dairy-free and low in fat.
• Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecakes Everyone loves cheesecake, and these easy-to-make handheld bites are rich cheesecakes nestled on a graham cracker crust.
• Gluten-Free Kentucky Butter Pound Cake {Dairy-Free Option} A simple gluten-free pound cake that is moist, buttery, and coated with a sweet buttery glaze that creates a perfect sweet crunchy crust. This recipe also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cake {Dairy-Free Option} This cake has both the texture and the taste of a gooey cinnamon roll. Cinnamon rolls are not just for breakfast anymore! This gluten-free cake recipe also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake {Dairy-Free Option} Fluffy, flaky, and sweet gluten-free biscuits topped with strawberries and whipped cream. This gluten-free dessert recipe also has a dairy-free and vegan option.
• Coconut Macaroon Cookies These soft gluten-free coconut cookies are chewy on the inside, and crisp and golden on the outside. These cookies are also dairy-free.
• Gluten-Sugar Cookies {Dairy-Free Option} A light and fluffy sugar cookie that is baked in just ten minutes. This gluten-free cookie recipe is a copycat of Lofthouse cookies and also has a dairy-free option.
• Gluten-Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookies These sugar cookies are buttery, fluffy, and lightly sweet. Perfect for your favorite holiday shapes. The recipe also has a dairy-free option.

This collection of delicious gluten-free Easter recipes will help you to create a delicious holiday meal!

A big thank you to my gluten-free blogger friends for allowing me to share some of their favorite gluten-free Easter recipes with you. I hope you have a blessed Easter!