Get ready for summer with this roundup of allergy friendly rhubarb recipes! Each recipe featured is gluten free and dairy free, with plenty of nut free, paleo, and vegan options. We’ve included both sweet and savory recipes to fit many tastes.
School is out here and we’re in summer vacation mode! It’s that beautiful time of year in late spring before summer officially hits where the plants are new and vibrant green, and the weather isn’t super hot yet.
This is the perfect time of year to break out the rhubarb recipes again since the growing and harvesting season is spring and early to mid summer. If you’ve got abundant rhubarb plants that grow a ton, you can freeze extra rhubarb for enjoying year round (just watch for tough stalks).
To celebrate all things rhubarb for spring and summer, we collected over 20 gluten free and dairy free recipes for you! Each recipe here is dairy free and gluten free, and there are plenty of low carb, paleo, nut free, and vegan recipes as well.
Since rhubarb is actually a vegetable, we’ve also included some savory recipes here as well. And because sometimes we want some other flavor combos for rhubarb than just with strawberries (even though that’s still amazing).
You could always count your strawberry rhubarb crisp as a serving of veggies, too. No judgement here 😉
Check out our other summer recipe roundups:
- Dairy free gluten free ice cream recipes
- 10 Dairy free no bake cheesecake recipes
- Allergy friendly strawberry recipes
Allergy friendly rhubarb recipes
Get ready for spring and summer with these allergy friendly rhubarb recipes! Whenever you’re craving that tart spring veggie, we’ve got you covered from drinks, desserts, breakfast, and dinner.
We divided this roundup into 3 categories:
- Drink recipes
- Sweet recipes (includes a few breakfast recipes)
- Savory recipes
Enjoy!
Rhubarb Drinks
Sparkling Strawberry Rhubarb Mocktail (or Cocktail)
Ring in Spring with the bright, fruity flavors of this Sparkling Strawberry Rhubarb Mocktail! This drink can easily be made into a cocktail and it’s perfect for spring or summer celebrations or just because.
Rhubarb Mojito
In this rosy rhubarb mojito, the sour taste of rhubarb meets sugar, lime, and fresh mint. Celebrate brighter days ahead with this distinctly springtime cocktail that will refresh and delight your taste buds!
Rhubarb Shrub
You've got to try making this rhubarb shrub, whether you use it in a cocktail or mocktail, it's a wonderful, fruity syrup that you can use in lots of drinks.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie
The perfect smoothie for summer! Sweet strawberries meet tart rhubarb for a refreshing beverage that’s reminiscent of strawberry rhubarb pie!
Rhubarb Margarita
Freshen up your next fiesta with this seasonal rhubarb margarita. Tart rhubarb is transformed into a unique and perfectly sweet syrup for this pretty springtime cocktail. It's simple to make and is ready in just 5 minutes!
Rhubarb Ginger Simple Syrup
A rosy hued syrup with a hint of ginger and light rhubarb essence. Great for drinks and cocktails or spooned over sponge cake or ice cream.
Rhubarb mocktail
This oh-so-pretty rhubarb mocktail is light and fresh, with the perfect amount of sweetness from a honey simple syrup. An easy to make non-alcoholic drink perfect for parties and summer BBQs, making the most of this seasonal vegetable.
Rhubarb Ginger Gin Rickey Recipe
A twist on the classic this gin cocktail is tart with a note of ginger and gorgeous blush color. Sip on this all Spring and Summer!
Rhubarb Lemonade
This rhubarb lemonade takes everyone's favorite summer sip for a spin. It's an ultra-refreshing sweet-tart drink for any occasion that uses just four ingredients and is ready in 25 minutes!
Sweet Rhubarb Recipes
Fresh Raspberry Rhubarb Popsicles
If you’re looking for more ways to use up your summer rhubarb, make some refreshing Raspberry Rhubarb Popsicles! Our homemade popsicles are the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors from fresh summer produce. They are also dairy free, grain free, and made with just a handful of ingredients.
Gluten-free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (Vegan)
There’s nothing quite like the taste of strawberries and rhubarb together! Celebrate summer with this lower-sugar Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, it’s gluten free, vegan, and peanut free.
Rhubarb Marshmallows
These Rhubarb Marshmallows are the best I've ever tasted - and they're easier to make then you might think!
Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal
This strawberry rhubarb oatmeal is the perfect way to use up extra rhubarb. It’s fruity and delicious with just a little tang. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and can be sugar-free.
Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Compote
This recipe for Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Compote yields a tangy and sweet spread that is perfect on pancakes and toast. A secret ingredient adds additional oomph of spiciness and flavour.
Raspberry Rhubarb Almond Bars (Gluten Free + Paleo)
These Gluten-Free Paleo Raspberry Rhubarb Almond Bars have a crisp almond flour crust topped with soft almond frangipane, fresh raspberries, and tart rhubarb. This simple recipe is Paleo, gluten free + refined sugar free.
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Make homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam from fresh rhubarb, strawberries, sugar and lemon without pectin! This jam is a celebration of spring strawberries and rhubarb.
Gluten-Free Raspberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars
These tasty gluten-free rhubarb bars a fruity raspberry rhubarb filling in between an oat crust and oat crumble topping. They're an absolutely delicious way to bake with rhubarb!
Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
This gluten free strawberry rhubarb pie is made into to convenient hand pies for handheld goodness! Even better, no eggs, no nuts, and no grain make these a treat for paleo AIP protocols!
Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
These Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins are tender and sweet, with just enough tang from the rhubarb to balance them out.
Easy Strawberry and Rhubarb Sorbet
Only five ingredients needed for this Easy Strawberry and Rhubarb Sorbet. No churn, refined sugar free and gluten free too!
Rhubarb Chia Pudding
Rhubarb chia pudding with a creamy coconut milk base and rhubarb compote. This sweet seasonal breakfast works just as well as a dessert and is a nice way to use spring rhubarb.
Slow Cooker Rhubarb Butter + Instant Pot Option
Rhubarb butter in the slow cooker is an easy, hands-off way to use up rhubarb—frozen or fresh—and lasts for several weeks in the refrigerator.
Savory Rhubarb Recipes
Crispy Rhubarb Lemon Chicken Bake {Paleo}
This Lemon Chicken Bake makes an easy one pan meal! A tangy rhubarb marinade caramelizes the chicken. Lemon and crispy Rhubarb shavings to top! Gluten free and Paleo friendly.
Savory Spring Rhubarb Salsa
Have you tried rhubarb salsa yet? A crisp, tart and lightly spicy scoopable dip, rhubarb salsa is the best celebration of spring and a perfect partner for tortilla chips.
Smoky rhubarb barbecue sauce
Easy vegan barbecue sauce recipe made with fresh rhubarb! Smoky rhubarb barbecue sauce is tangy, yet sweet, with just a touch of smokiness. Use gluten free soy sauce (or coconut aminos for soy free).
Honey Rhubarb Chicken
This honey rhubarb chicken recipe uses rhubarb, spring's prized vegetable, in a delicious savory sauce that's both tart and sweet. It's a play on sweet and sour chicken with tender, juicy meat and bold, sweet flavors. Using just 10 ingredients, it's easy to execute and makes a healthy dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Pasta with Basil and Rhubarb Sauce
This Savory Rhubarb Sauce Recipe is beyond simple. You only need 7 everyday ingredients and less than 20 minutes to whip this up. Great served over pasta, grilled meats and grilled veggies. Suitable for Gluten-free and vegan diets.
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