40+ Gluten Free Dairy Free Thanksgiving Recipes
These gluten-free dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes are flavorful, use wholesome, simple ingredients, and taste like the real thing. Below you’ll find the best dairy-free gluten-free recipes to serve on Thanksgiving day including salads, indulgent desserts, roasted vegetables, and beyond.
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Appetizers & Snacks
Stuffed Dates (7+ Sweet & Savory Recipes)
Stuffed dates are a great snack, appetizer, or dessert. Make them savory for the perfect appetizer or sweet for a simple dessert. These easy recipes are all dairy free and gluten free.
The sweet dates are similar to a homemade assorted chocolate box and the savory ones make excellent, low-fuss appetizers.
Dairy Free French Onion Dip
Dairy free French onion dip is made with a few simple ingredients such as caramelized onions, cashew cream, and seasonings to make it taste like a classic French onion dip.
This deliciously addicting dip is a great appetizer for dinner parties and holidays.
Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake Loaf
Pumpkin olive oil cake has a delicious pumpkin flavor, tender crumb, is naturally sweetened, and has only a few simple ingredients.
It’s more of a snacking cake as opposed to traditional cake due to its low sugar and cinnamon vanilla yogurt topping.
This easy recipe is dairy free and can easily be made gluten free.
Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dairy-free spinach artichoke dip tastes like the real thing. It’s the perfect appetizer for any party, game day, or movie night. This crowd favorite recipe is gluten free and soy free.
Side Dishes
Vegan Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes
Vegan candied sweet potatoes (also commonly called candied yams) are baked in a sweet orange sauce until soft and tender. The entire family will love this side dish. It’s dairy free, gluten free, and a delicious recipe to add to your holiday feast.
This is my favorite alternative to sweet potato casserole as there are no nuts or marshmallows.
Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole (Gluten Free)
Dairy free green bean casserole is a great holiday side dish the whole family will love. It’s made with fresh green beans, mushrooms, and crispy fried onions.
It tastes nearly identical to traditional green bean casserole but with a healthier twist and is vegan-friendly.
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is incredibly easy to make using just 4 simple ingredients. It’s naturally sweetened and is a nice, fresh alternative to store bought.
Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts
These hot honey Brussels sprouts make a perfect side dish. They’re roasted in a hot oven until golden brown then tossed in a homemade hot honey sauce. This recipe is dairy free and gluten free.
Crispy Butternut Squash Fritters
Butternut squash fritters are crispy on the outside with cozy, fall flavors. They’re a great appetizer to make for the holiday season or around that time of year.
This customizable recipe is dairy free and can easily be made gluten free.
Dairy Free Cauliflower Mash
This dairy-free cauliflower mash recipe is an easy side dish and a great alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. All you need are just three simple ingredients.
Caramelized Braised Leeks
Braised leeks are halved and seared until golden brown before getting braised in a cooking liquid to yield the most tender leeks. This easy side dish is dairy free and gluten free.
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These savory vegan mashed sweet potatoes are the best! So creamy, easy to make, and have just 3 ingredients (plus no added sugar).
Cheddar Cheese & Chive Scones (Dairy Free)
Cheese and chive scones are flaky, buttery, and loaded with savory flavor.
Enjoy them for breakfast or brunch, afternoon tea, a snack, or as a side for soups, etc. This recipe is dairy free and can easily be made gluten free.
Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots
Brown sugar honey glazed carrots are a great side dish for your next holiday dinner but can be made any time of the year. This recipe comes together from start to finish in under 20 minutes.
Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes With Almond Milk
This mashed potatoes with almond milk recipe has just 3 simple ingredients and is the perfect side dish for both holiday meals and weeknight dinners.
Harissa Roasted Cauliflower With Fresh Herbs
Harissa roasted cauliflower is a flavorful dish with roasted cauliflower, dried fruit, almonds, and fresh herbs tossed with a flavorful homemade tahini harissa sauce. This delightful side dish is gluten free and dairy free.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes With Onions
Crispy oven roasted potatoes with onions are a delicious and easy side dish. These breakfast potatoes have a crispy, golden brown exterior with soft, creamy centers. Easily customize them by switching out the seasonings.
Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots With Rosemary
Honey roasted parsnips and carrots with rosemary are a delicious savory side dish that’ll add a pop of color to your table. This versatile recipe is dairy-free with a vegan option.
Roasted Red Cabbage Wedges With Smoky Mustard Vinaigrette
Think cabbage is just another boring vegetable? These roasted red cabbage wedges will quickly change your mind about that.
Hasselback Butternut Squash With Maple Glaze
This maple-glazed Hasselback butternut squash recipe with sage is a beautiful side dish for any holiday table or special occasion. It’s dairy free, nut free, and easy to customize.
Maple and Miso Roasted Carrots
In need of a side dish that tastes as good as it looks? You need to add these crowd-pleasing maple and miso roasted carrots to the menu.
Main Dishes
Creamy Carrot Pumpkin Soup
Creamy carrot pumpkin soup is an easy one-pot soup made without heavy cream. Enjoy this dairy free recipe during the colder months of soup season for a cozy meal.
Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese (No Cashews)
The best vegan mac and cheese recipe made without cashews or nutritional yeast yet has a cheesy, umami flavor. This allergy-friendly pasta recipe is gluten and soy-free and made with easy-to-find, simple ingredients.
Dairy Free Lasagna With Butternut Squash Noodles
Dairy free lasagna is a vegetable-forward dish with butternut squash noodles, and cashew ricotta.
Although it’s gluten free and dairy free (with a plant based option), the whole family will love this incredibly delicious lasagna.
Serve this non-traditional Thanksgiving meal at your next Thanksgiving feast.
Any Kind Of Savory Galette
Learn how to make a savory galette depending on what’s in season throughout the year (or what’s lurking in your fridge) with this easy step-by-step guide. This recipe is made with dairy free pie crust using cold vegan butter.
Although I haven’t tried to make it gluten free, I think it would work using a gluten-free flour with xanthan gum such as Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour.
Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
Vegan butternut squash risotto feels like a warm hug. It’s comforting, creamy, and has a few earthy flavors to round out the natural sweetness of the squash. This recipe is also dairy-free and gluten-free.
Salads
Shaved Fennel Apple Salad With Kale
Fennel apple salad has sliced apples, shaved fennel, fresh herbs, massaged kale, and a tangy lemon dressing. This refreshing fall salad is gluten free and dairy free.
Butternut Squash and Feta Salad With Apple Vinaigrette
Butternut squash and feta salad has warm squash, creamy feta, quick pickled red onion, mixed greens, and a homemade apple vinaigrette. This seasonal side dish is gluten free, dairy free, and makes a great addition to any holiday table.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad With Za’atar Vinaigrette
This shaved brussel sprout salad comes together quickly, has less than 10 ingredients, and is full of flavor! Make it ahead to save time. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be adapted to be nut-free and vegan.
Roasted Beetroot & Feta Salad (Dairy Free)
Roasted beetroot and feta salad is a vibrant salad with fresh herbs, crunchy nuts, and a delicious honey ginger vinaigrette. This easy recipe is dairy free and gluten free with a nut free option.
Persimmon Salad
This persimmon salad recipe is a family favorite fall/winter salad. It’s a great side dish for any holiday table and has so much flavor and plenty of interesting textures. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
Fall Harvest Salad With Cranberry Vinaigrette
This colorful fall harvest salad recipe is a mix of seasonal flavors: roasted butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, and cranberry vinaigrette. It’s a great side dish to add to any holiday table.
Dessert Recipes
Cranberry Apple Oat Crumble
Cranberry apple crumble is the perfect dessert for the holiday season. It has sweet apples, fresh cranberries, and a buttery oat crumble topping. This easy recipe is dairy free and gluten free.
Easy Miso Caramel Recipe (Dairy Free)
Like salted caramel? Then you’ll love this miso caramel recipe. The addition of miso makes it next level with its complex, umami flavor. No egg yolks or butter is needed, just a handful of simple ingredients create a silky irresistible homemade caramel sauce!
Simple Poached Pears With Hibiscus & Rosemary
Simple poached pears cooked in a hibiscus rosemary orange syrup. This recipe makes an elegant dessert but also pairs well with savory foods. It’s easy to make and highly customizable.
Dairy Free Lemon Bars (Gluten Free Option)
Dairy free lemon bars with a creamy lemon filling on top of a buttery shortbread crust. This recipe uses really simple ingredients and can easily be made gluten-free as well.
Baked Apples With Oatmeal
These baked apples with oatmeal are a cozy fall dessert everyone will love. This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly.
Dairy Free Whipped Cream
This homemade dairy free whipped cream recipe is made with just 3 simple ingredients and is a great whipped heavy cream alternative.
Dairy Free Banana Pudding
This dairy-free banana pudding recipe is made with homemade creamy vanilla pudding layered between vanilla wafers, fresh banana slices, and coconut whipped cream for a truly decadent dessert.
Apple Curd
If you love apples, you’ll love this fall-inspired apple curd dessert. It’s earthy, warming, slightly sweet, and can be enjoyed in various ways. This recipe is dairy-free with an egg-free/vegan option.
Carrot Cake Loaf With Zesty Citrus Glaze
This adaptable carrot cake loaf is moist, full of warming spices, and topped with a mouthwatering, zesty citrus glaze. It’s dairy-free, can be made gluten-free, and comes with heaps of substitution ideas.
Drinks
Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail With Ginger & Orange
This sparkling cranberry ginger mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy during the holiday season. It has tart cranberry juice, homemade ginger simple syrup, soda water, and fresh orange juice, and is a great alternative for those who don’t drink.
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
This homemade oat milk hot chocolate is ready in just 5 minutes. Plus, it’s naturally sweetened, easy to make, and uses a handful of simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. This recipe is dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan.
Orange Mocktail With Thyme
Orange mocktail is a delicious non-alcoholic drink made with freshly squeezed orange juice, homemade orange thyme simple syrup, and sparkling water.
It’s the perfect drink for dry January, special occasions, holiday gatherings, or as a brunch cocktail replacement.
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