Fall cooking is pure joy. The flavors of the season come together in unique, vibrant ways, breathing new life into the cooler months. From comforting soups to freshly baked goods and savory dishes, autumn’s harvest brings warmth and richness to every meal. Ingredients like pumpkin, apple, pear, squash, sweet potato, and fig emerge from summer’s hibernation, ready to add their seasonal touch to your fall kitchen lineup. Personally, I can’t wait to dive into some of my favorite gluten-free fall recipes that let the flavors of the season shine.
If you’re gluten-free or cooking for guests who are, you know the importance of finding recipes that cater to dietary needs without sacrificing flavor. And even if you’re not strictly gluten-free, incorporating gluten-free dishes can be a delicious way to switch things up. My collection of gluten-free fall recipes is designed to bring everyone to the table—no compromises needed. I’m not gluten-free by necessity, but with friends who have food sensitivities, I’m always on the lookout for recipes that everyone can enjoy. These gluten-free options let my friends savor the tastes of fall without worrying about missing out on any of the season’s magic.
23 Gluten-Free Fall Recipes to Try This Season
Whether you’re planning easy weeknight dinners, cozy family meals, or festive fall gatherings, these gluten-free recipes have you covered. Ahead, you’ll find a mix of sweet and savory dishes, each crafted to celebrate fall’s finest flavors. With recipes that range from comforting to creative, this collection is all about inviting the essence of fall into your kitchen in the most delicious ways possible. So go ahead, bookmark your favorites and embrace the season with open arms—and an even fuller table.
Make-Ahead Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Soft, spiced, and deliciously moist, these gluten- and dairy-free pumpkin muffins are a delicious fall treat you’ll crave all season long.
Grain-Free Overnight “Oatmeal”
This creamy, gluten-free overnight oatmeal is an easy, nourishing breakfast that delivers delicious flavor and energy for busy mornings.
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Packed with warm spices and a boost of protein, these pumpkin pancakes are the ultimate cozy, satisfying start to any fall morning.
Harvest Kale Salad
With roasted squash, crunchy pecans, and a maple-balsamic drizzle, this fall harvest salad captures autumn’s best flavors in every bite.
Kale Salad With Apple & Gruyere
Crisp apples, toasted nuts, and a lemony dressing bring a vibrant crunch to this refreshing kale salad that’s perfect for any fall gathering.
Crispy Halloumi Salad
Crispy, golden halloumi meets fresh greens and zesty citrus for a salad that’s both vibrant and satisfying. It’s an instant upgrade to any meal.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
This roasted cauliflower salad is the perfect balance of warm spices, crunchy textures, and bright flavors—a side dish that’s hearty enough to steal the show.
This Shredded Kale & Cranberry Salad Is All About the Crispy Crunchy Tofu
Crispy tofu sets the tone for tart cranberries, salty peanuts, and floral herbs to work their magic over the shredded kale. To top it all off, citrus-ginger dressing coats everything in a flavorful blanket that keeps things light and refreshing.
Holiday Jewels Chopped Kale Salad With Mustard-Shallot Vinaigrette
Massaged kale meets pears, gorgonzola, radicchio, pomegranates, candied walnuts, and red onion for a side you won’t want to miss. It’s full of fall elements and bursting with jewel-toned colors, making it the perfect seasonal salad.
Sweet & Sour Cider Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are charred to perfection and coated with an apple cider vinegar sauce that’s sweet, sour, a little spicy, and very addicting. Dates bring a slight sweetness to balance all that vinegary tartness and flavor the sprouts to pure perfection
Whole Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash, though we love it, can be difficult to maneuver when peeling, cutting, and roasting. But in this recipe, you simply roast the entire thing. When your squash is out of the oven, slice it in half and go to town on the toppings. Lemon zest, lots of salt, honey, hot sauce, crispy chickpeas, goat cheese, everything seasoning, and cilantro. Yum.
Roasted Delicata Squash With Feta, Almonds, and Herbs
Thick slices of delicata squash get roasted in the oven until each edge is perfectly golden and caramelized. Then the squash is coated in a simple lemon vinaigrette and finished off with sliced almonds, creamy feta cheese, and lots of herbs.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Meet the be-all, end-all tortilla soup. Bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts are poached in the broth to provide unmatched flavor. Plus, a lot of spices bring a comforting kick that will have you coming back for more.
One-Pot Spicy Vegan Corn Soup
Here, you’re getting heat from roasted poblanos and jalapeños, sweetness from the corn, creaminess from coconut milk, and just a hint of acidity from a squeeze of lime juice. Not to mention, cumin seeds, garlic, and sriracha bring the heat to finish everything off perfectly.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
This creamy vegan butternut squash soup is bursting with comfort. It’s healthy and flavorful and exactly what we want when we’re craving a reset
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
This vegetarian chili boasts hearty black beans, creamy sweet potato, and an impressive mix of spices. Avocado, cheese, cilantro, green onions, limes, and tortilla chips top the bowl with layers of flavor and texture.
Sweet Potato Harvest Hash
Loaded with roasted veggies and seasonal flavors, this sheet pan harvest hash is a cozy, one-pan wonder perfect for fall feasting.
Creamy Polenta Bowls
Cheesy, creamy polenta cooks in 20 minutes while your vegetables roast away in the oven with garlic and thyme. The star of the show is the mascarpone cheese. It replaces butter in the polenta to add a depth and creaminess that’s unmatched. Layer that with roasted veggies and you’re on your way to gluten-free, fall deliciousness.
Skillet Eggplant Lasagna
Eggplant is sliced super-thin to mimic the look and feel of noodles, and store-bought marinara adds the easiest flavor boost. All you have to do is brown the eggplant, layer with spinach, red pepper flakes, ricotta, a few gluten-free lasagna noodles, and repeat. Finish it off with melty mozzarella.
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
This butternut squash pasta is nothing short of special. The squash is roasted until caramelized, blended into a decadent cashew sauce, and tossed into chickpea noodles. This pasta is like grown-up mac and cheese that’s elevated enough to serve at a gathering, for a date night, or as a simple weeknight dinner.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
We found the solution to your takeout habit. This recipe is light, easy, packed—I mean packed—with flavor. It’s also a one-pan dish, as in it doesn’t require you to sauté anything beforehand. Simply toss everything in the crock pot and go about your merry way.
Whole Roasted Sweet Potato
These whole-roasted sweet potatoes make the perfect base for a veggie-packed breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner that’s both healthy and satisfying. You can dress them up or down with any assortment of toppings your culinary prowess can conjure up.
Dairy- and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
Sweet, creamy pumpkin is met with the perfect ratio of autumnal spices to bring you all the fall feels. Plus, a decadent cashew cream gets ladled over the top for that classic pie and whipped cream combo we all know and love.
