If you love the warm and cozy spice of gingerbread, you’ll love this recipe roundup of 25+ gluten free and dairy free gingerbread recipes! Every recipe here is gluten free and dairy free, and there are lots of nut free, paleo, and vegan options as well.
Christmas is near, and it’s the time of year for everything gingerbread. The warming spices of gingerbread are cozy during the cold winter months, and these flavors are perfect for January and February, too, not just December!
If you’re a fan of the cozy spices of gingerbread like we are, we gathered up over 25 gluten free and dairy free gingerbread recipes for you! We’ve included recipes for breakfast, snacks, desserts, and drinks, so there’s a little something for everyone in this post.
Every recipe in this roundup is gluten free and dairy free, and there are quite a few paleo, nut free, and vegan options as well.
This list also includes some healthy recipes and some decadent recipes, so you can pick recipes that fit your nutrition needs.
As we create and find new allergy friendly gingerbread recipes, we’ll continue to add them to this list to keep it updated with great recipes.
Check out our other Christmas and holiday recipe roundups:
- Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Candy Recipes
- Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Cookies
- Allergy Friendly Holiday Pie Recipes
- Gluten Free and Dairy Free Homemade Food Gifts
Gluten free and dairy free gingerbread recipes
Here are 28 gingerbread recipes for you that are gluten free and dairy free, with plenty of paleo, nut free, vegan, and low carb options as well!
Gluten Free Gingerbread House (Vegan)
Celebrate Christmas with a fun homemade gluten free gingerbread house! The dough does not require chilling before baking, so this recipe is faster than traditional gingerbread dough. Our gingerbread house recipe is also vegan and nut free, and it comes with a printable template for cutting out your house pieces.
Gluten Free White Chocolate Gingerbread Oreo Truffles
Our delicious and festive gingerbread Oreo truffles are covered in a layer of white chocolate and can be topped with your favorite festive sprinkles. They’re so yummy, no one will guess these are also gluten free, dairy free, and peanut free!
Homemade Gingerbread Syrup (Copycat Starbucks Recipe)
Make your own seasonal gingerbread chai or latte drinks in the comfort of your own home with our Starbucks-copycat gingerbread syrup! This recipe is easy to make and it makes a fun homemade gift as well.
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies (Vegan)
Gingerbread cookies are a staple at Christmas time, and we made an allergy friendly version! Our gluten free gingerbread cookies are soft and chewy in the middle, slightly crisp on the outside, and perfect for frosting or eating plain. Our gingerbread cookies are also vegan and nut free!
Dairy Free Gingerbread Latte (Gluten Free)
Enjoy the cozy flavors of gingerbread this winter with our dairy free Gingerbread Latte! Our version of the Starbucks favorite is also gluten free and lower in sugar.
Gluten Free Gingerbread Pancakes (Vegan)
Celebrate wintertime breakfast or brunch with these delicious Gluten Free Gingerbread Pancakes, they are allergy friendly, soy free, and vegan.
Gingerbread-Date Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
Festive and healthy vegan rice krispie treats made with dates, crispy brown rice cereal, almond or cashew butter, and gingerbread spices. With an optional coconut butter glaze! FREE from gluten, oil, soy, and refined sugar, and suitable for WFPB (whole-food, plant-based) diets.
Gingerbread Oatmeal
This gingerbread oatmeal is made on the stove-top using chewy steel oats, gingerbread spices and molasses for a true gingerbread taste! This creamy, cozy winter oatmeal is gluten-free and vegan.
Vegan Ginger Cookies - Organically Addison
These Vegan ginger cookies are warmly spiced, soft, and chewy. They are easy to make and great for the holidays! The ginger and molasses flavors are warm and cozy. These Vegan gluten free ginger molasses cookies are quick, delicious and tasty!
Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars (Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)
With an easy pecan-and-date crust and tons of warm spices, these Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars highlight the holiday seasons warm flavors. We make these “cheesecake” bars with soaked cashews to replicate cheesecakes creamy texture—no dairy or baking necessary. You won’t miss the dairy one bit in these gluten-free, vegan bars.
Gluten Free Pumpkin & Gingerbread Crumb Muffins
One bowl Pumpkin & Gingerbread Crumb Muffins – spiced with robust, autumnal flavours, sweetened with pumpkin, brown sugar and a touch of molasses then topped with a simple crumb topping! | Gluten Free + Vegan Option.
Low-Carb Gingerbread Loaf (Dairy-Free)
Low-Carb Gingerbread Loaf made sugar-free, grain-free and dairy-free with fresh ginger and cinnamon for a warmly-spiced healthier gingerbread recipe.
Gingerbread Brownies - Texanerin Baking
These gingerbread brownies are gooey, moist and loaded with molasses and warm spices. They’re also paleo, gluten-free and can be made vegan.
Chocolate Gingerbread Donuts (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Make your weekend morning special with a batch of chocolate gingerbread donuts! Tender donuts are topped with a chocolate glaze, making these hard to resist. These treats are gluten free, vegan, and allergy friendly!
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cupcakes
A healthier holiday treat, these gluten free gingerbread cupcakes are made with whole grain oat and almond flours, and lightly sweetened with honey. The cream cheese icing is a must with these!
Gingerbread Freezer Fudge (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
Super easy, rich and flavorful Gingerbread Fudge made with healthy, wholesome ingredients. Vegan and gluten-free.
Vegan Gluten Free Gingerbread Waffles
This recipe for festive, easy vegan gluten free gingerbread waffles are perfect to serve on Christmas morning (or any other morning during the holidays!).
Gingerbread Scones
These Vegan Gingerbread Scones will be your new favorite treat! They’re flaky, soft, and full of warm gingerbread flavors like cinnamon and molasses! You won’t believe they’re made healthier with gluten-free ingredients, vegan-friendly, and no refined sugar.
Gingerbread Syrup
In the mood for a sweet & spicy treat? Fix a batch of gingerbread simple syrup on the stovetop with fresh ginger + simple pantry ingredients. Drizzle the syrup on pancakes or waffles, use it to make a gingerbread latte, or stir it into fall & winter cocktails for a warming & fragrant kick. (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free & vegan).
Gingerbread Pie Crust (Easy & Healthy)
This is the Perfect Pie Crust for any fall-flavored pie or cheesecake. It will make your Apple Pie or Pumpkin Cheesecake over-the-top delicious. Your whole kitchen will smell like gingerbread cookies. (Use certified gluten free oat flour if needed).
Raw Vegan Gingerbread Truffles
Sweet and spice and everything nice. These raw vegan gingerbread truffles are deliciously decadent tasting and good for you, perfect as a holiday gift for your favorite healthy foodie.
Healthy Gingerbread Loaf Cake (Gluten Free)
Healthy Gingerbread Loaf Cake is gluten free, grain free and sweetened with unrefined sugar. This is the perfect healthier holiday dessert! (use dairy free white chocolate chips)
Gingerbread Vegan Hot Chocolate
This Gingerbread Vegan Hot Chocolate is thick, velvety and sure to satisfy those seasonal cravings. No dairy, refined sugar or gluten.
Gluten Free Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Gluten Free Gingerbread Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (V, GF): an easy recipe for lightly sweet, soft and chewy ginger oatmeal cookies bursting with your favorite warm holiday spices! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Paleo Gingerbread Biscotti
These Paleo Gingerbread Biscotti are the perfect crunchy, delicious holiday cookie! Naturally gluten and grain free, they're a yummy festive treat!
Paleo Gingerbread Pancakes
Grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free Paleo Gingerbread Pancakes made with almond flour! These warmly-spiced fluffy pancakes are perfectly sweet – amazing during the holiday season and beyond!
Gingerbread Peanut Butter
This creamy gingerbread peanut butter is made with molasses roasted peanuts, holiday spices and optional chocolate chips. Enjoy it this holiday season!
Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats
If you’re as obsessed with overnight oats as I am, you can never have too many combinations! These Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats are the EASIEST healthy breakfast of all time, and so delicious. Perfect for this busy holiday season!
Ginger Snap Cocktail
Ginger Snap Cocktails are a must-have during the holiday season. A delicious cookie in a cup, this easy and festive drink recipe is full of the warm and spicy, winter flavours we look forward to all year long.
Gingerbread Collagen Cookies
Gingerbread collagen cookies are a healthy little festive treat. High in protein from the collagen, they're also gluten-free. A cozy little cookie for winter!
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and allergy friendly food blogger of 12 years 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 can’t wait to try these recipes! I love gingerbread anything!
Thank you Addie!