Not sure what to get friends and family for gifts this year? Make some personalized gluten free and dairy free homemade food gifts! We’re sharing 40+ allergy friendly edible gifts you can make for holiday gift giving, with plenty of nut free, low carb, paleo, and vegan options.

Can you believe Christmas is only next month?
I can tell you I’ve been ready for Christmas since July since it means this crazy year will be that much closer to ending.
Plus Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year and I’m ready to jump headlong into the Christmas baking and decorating and dinners with family.
We usually don’t give gifts outside our immediate family since it can get pretty expensive trying to buy things for tons of people. But if you love gift giving and want to give all the gifts, we’ve got the perfect post for you!

We gathered up over 40 gluten free and dairy free homemade food gifts for you! Every recipe is dairy free and gluten free, plus there are a lot of nut free, paleo, low carb, and vegan options here as well.
Homemade gifts are a lot of fun to make and give, plus they’re often more affordable as well and are easy to customize for your favorite people.
Check out our other great holiday roundups!
- Holiday Gifts that Give Back
- 60+ Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Cookies
- Dairy Free Gluten Free Holiday Pies
- Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Candy Recipes
- 10 Amazing Allergy Friendly Sweet Gifts
Food gifts from The Fit Cookie
Here are our favorite food gift ideas and recipes from The Fit Cookie!
Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Spoons (Sugar Free Option)
Create these dairy free hot chocolate spoons for a sweet and creamy cup of hot cocoa any time, or to give as gifts! These hot cocoa spoons are gluten free, easy to make, and a fun winter project for kids.
Gluten Free Oreo Truffles (Dairy Free)
These easy gluten free and dairy free Oreo Truffles are great for any occasion, holiday, or just because! They are also peanut free and school safe.
Dairy Free Caramel 3 Ways (with Butterscotch Variation)
Craving dairy free caramel for your desserts and dairy free ice cream? We found 2 methods for making dairy free caramel and we give details on each method, along with a butterscotch variation!
Dairy Free Cappuccino Mix (Gluten Free)
Cozy up in chilly weather with this delicious and allergy friendly homemade Cappuccino Mix. It’s dairy free, gluten free, and can be made low sugar, too!
Dairy Free Homemade Peppermint Patties
Got a chocolate and peppermint craving? Skip the store-bought candy and make some Homemade Peppermint Patties, they’re dairy free, peanut free, gluten free, and vegan.
Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix (Vegan)
Warm up in cold weather with this instant Dairy Free hot Cocoa Mix! It’s healthier than store bought cocoa mix and it’s allergy friendly!
Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Chocolate Bark (Gluten Free)
Our dairy free and gluten free Hot Cocoa Chocolate Bark is a fun treat for the holidays and makes a great homemade Christmas gift. This Christmas pretzel bark is also peanut free and school safe.
Dairy Free Caramel Apples (Gluten Free)
Enjoy fall apple harvest with these delicious and easy to make Dairy Free Caramel Apples! Our dairy free caramel apples are easy to make and decorate, and they are perfect for Halloween treats.
Homemade Chocolate Kisses, Top 8 Free (Video)
Making homemade chocolate kisses is easy to do with a few tips and tools! Our version is top 8 free, and you can make these with any chocolate you love, even sugar free, keto, or paleo chocolate!
Cheer Up Almond Butter Cups (Dairy Free)
Craving something sweet but want to stick to your healthy eating plan? Here’s a recipe for Cheer Up Almond Butter Cups
Gluten Free Holiday Toffee Squares (Dairy Free)
These Gluten Free Holiday Toffee Squares are easier to make than stovetop candy, and they are dairy free! My kids call this recipe “cheater toffee” since it’s so easy to make and tastes like toffee
Almond Toffee Coffee Chocolate Bark (Vegan)
Skip the store bought candy bars and make some dairy free and vegan Almond Toffee Coffee Chocolate Bark at home instead! This recipe is also gluten free and has a nut-free option
Ginger Orange Elderberry Syrup (Instant Pot and Stove)
Stay healthy this cold and flu season with our homemade Ginger Orange Elderberry Syrup! It’s easy to make and it’s paleo and can be made low FODMAP as well.
Dairy Free Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Impress your guests this Christmas with our allergy friendly Chocolate Peppermint Bark! This recipe is easy to make and it’s dairy free, gluten free, vegan, nut free, and top 8 allergen free.
Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter (No Canning!)
Turn your apple harvest into delicious Instant Pot Apple Butter with this easy recipe! No peeling or canning required to make our sweet and tangy apple butter.
Gluten Free Holiday Chocolate Pretzel Bark (Dairy Free)
Our gluten free and dairy free Holiday Chocolate Pretzel Bark perfectly combines sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy into one delicious treat. This makes a great homemade gift, and it’s vegan and top 8 free as well!
Vegan No Bake Cookies (aka Eskimo Cookies)
One of my favorite family cookies we made around the holidays, made vegan and gluten free: Chocolate No Bake Cookies! These are a favorite around our house and so addicting
Allergy friendly edible gifts from around the web
Next up is our roundup of great gluten free and dairy free edible Christmas gifts from amazing bloggers from around the web!
Holiday Overnight Oats DIY Mason Jar Gifts
These Holiday Overnight Oats DIY Mason Jar Gifts are so adorable, easy, and fun to make!
DIY Gift: Homemade Infused Olive Oils
I've never met anyone who didn't love infused olive oils but so few people have ever made them. These oils come together and minutes and are great drizzled over a soup or salad or just served with some good bread.
DIY Sleep Time Herbal Tea
This sleep time herbal tea has lemony notes and works well unsweetened.
Sugar-free Homemade Chocolate Liqueur
This recipe for DIY keto chocolate liqueur is incredibly easy. The most difficult part of making sugar-free liqueur at home is waiting for it to get ready! Drink at will: it has almost ZERO net carbs.
Salted Chocolate Honeycomb Recipe
This salted chocolate honeycomb recipe is surprisingly easy to make and you only need four ingredients. It makes a fantastic homemade edible Christmas gift. Make it in just 15 minutes with 5 ingredients! Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Amaretto Cherries - Learn How To Make A Delicious Jar Of Boozy Cherries
Amaretto cherries are one of those things that costs a fortune at the delicacy store. Generally, they are also sold out during the holiday season because they’re an excellent addition to many festive dishes.
Zimtsterne - German Cinnamon Star Cookies
A classic German cookie, Zimsterne, or cinnamon stars, are a must for your holiday cookie trays. Similar to a macaroon, these cut out cookies are made with almonds, egg whites, sugar, and cinnamon. Plus, they're gluten and dairy free.
Honey Rosemary Roasted Cashews
Paleo and gluten free Honey Rosemary Roasted Cashews are just 4 ingredients and are absolutely delicious. Simply make the honey rosemary mixture and roast until caramelized. They make an easy appetizer, snack, or homemade gift for the holidays.
Winter Herb Tea Mix
This caffeine-free option is a sweet-spicy blend of mint, sage, rosemary, thyme and honey that melts away winter blahs.
Easy candied pecans on the stovetop (in just 5 minutes!)
Lightly sweetened candied pecans come together in just minutes on the stovetop. They have a crackling sugar glaze. They add a delightful sweetness to salads, or give away a jar full of them as a homemade gift.
Homemade Lavender Simple Syrup
This homemade lavender syrup adds subtle floral notes to both hot and cold beverages! Use it to make cozy lattes and dreamy cocktails, or package it up to give as a gift for the holidays!
Homemade Crystallised Ginger
Homemade Crystallised Stem Ginger (or Candied Ginger) is a spicy treat. Excellent as a little nibble with some coffee, an adornment to baked goods or given away as a beautiful sparkly gift.
Spiced Cocoa Roasted Almonds Recipe
Spiced cocoa roasted almonds are a tasty snack that can be easily turned into a gift. These roasted almonds are sweet, with a hint of Christmas spices and covered in cocoa.
Cranberry Infused Vodka aka Cranberry Flavored Vodka
Cranberry Infused Vodka only takes about 15 minutes to make and makes a gorgeous gift with its deep Christmasy red color packaged in a beautiful decanter or festive jar.
Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles
Melt in your mouth, easy to make, four-ingredient vegan Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles that are perfect for homemade holiday gift-giving or for entertaining.
Candied Jalapenos - Cowboy Candy Recipe
These Candied Jalapenos, otherwise known as Cowboy Candy, are such a great treat any time of the year! Candied jalepeños are a great way to use up all of those jalapeños from your garden next summer!
DIY Hot Sauce (Habanero and Sriracha)
What to do with a crop of spicy peppers? Hot sauce seemed like the way to go – I couldn’t think of any other use for them, and there were so many peppers to deal with that I figured I’d share the wealth. It is almost holiday season after all.
Spreads and Jams
Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe
An absolutely scrumptious orange marmalade recipe made with sweet naval and tangy blood oranges. So simple to make you will never buy store-bought again!
Persimmon Chutney
Persimmon Chutney might sound exotic but is easy to make. Learn how to put your own twist, with spices, on this unique recipe.
DIY Gluten-Free Nutella
If you're like me and have a Nutella addiction but want to try making it yourself at home, you're in luck! This recipe is easy, delicious, and gluten-free.
Sweet & Savoury Small Batch Cherry Tomato Jam
This recipe for Cherry tomato jam is amazing on sandwiches, burgers, over eggs, on pizza and more. The possibilities are endless! Sweet and savoury this jam is the best way to use up a garden full of fresh Cherry tomatoes!
Fruit chutney recipe with apples and plums
This fruit chutney recipe is sweet, rich, spicy and utterly delicious, thanks to a perfectly balanced combination of spices, apple cider vinegar, fresh chilli, apple, plum and raisins.
Flavored Salt and Spice Blends
Since we got so many salt and spice blend submissions, we decided to give them their own section in this roundup. Enjoy!
DIY Burger Seasoning
Burger Seasoning, an easy all-purpose DIY spice blend that is perfect for all kinds of burgers including beef, chicken, turkey, pork, or even veggie! Make your own homemade Burger Seasoning mix in minutes for yourself or use it as a simple gift idea for your friends and family.
Smoky BBQ Dry Rub Recipe
If you're on the hunt for the perfect seasoning mixture, this Smoky BBQ Dry Rub Recipe is pure gold. Cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and a few other delicious spices combine to make one killer taste!
Easy Greek Seasoning Recipe
Quick and easy Greek Seasoning Mix recipe effortlessly adds Mediterranean flavour to your everyday dishes
Dukkah recipe with almonds: Trader Joe's copycat
This coarse nut & seed mix was inspired by a favorite product at Trader Joe's. The most popular way to use dukkah is by first dipping bread into extra virgin olive oil. Then immediately dip it into a small bowl of dukkah
Easy Stone House Seasoning Mix
You will love this easy Homemade Stone House Seasoning Mix recipe that is quick that effortlessly amps up the flavour of sooooo many everyday dishes. Even better, this seasoning blend is made with 3 ingredients you already have in your spice cupboard.
Italian Seasoning
Easy homemade Italian seasoning without any added additives or sodium and made with just 6 simple ingredients!
Best Blackened Seasoning Recipe
This Blackened Seasoning mix recipe takes just 5 minutes to make and adds amazing flavor to all sorts of dishes.
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
This easy homemade taco seasoning mix comes together in less than 5 minutes and makes the best addition to your favorite Mexican food. So much better than the packaged one!
Sriracha Salt
A spicy and salty finishing salt that's perfect for nearly everything. Sriracha salt is a 2 ingredient recipe, and is beyond easy to make.
Don’t have time to make homemade food gifts? Here are some great allergy friendly food gift ideas:
- That’s It chocolate truffles (top 8 free, paleo)
- Amore di Mona chocolate and caramels (top 8 free and do yummy!!)


Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and healthy living blogger based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
I love this so much! Homemade gifts are the way I’m going from now on. I think gifts like this mean a lot more to people too.
I agree! Plus you *usually* don’t have to wait on delayed shipping for gifts, especially this year 😬