70+ Must Try Gluten-Free Desserts For Fall

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Embrace the fall vibes with a delightful dessert that’s gluten free and delicious. I’ve curated a collection of the best gluten-free fall desserts that goes beyond the predictable pumpkins and apples.

I’ve broken the long list up into categories to make it easier to navigate and find what you’re looking for.

These treats, ranging from homemade bars and delectable pies to cheesecakes and homemade mousse, are seasonal delights as well as year-round recipes to come back to time and time again.

Need I say more? It’s time to turn on the oven and let the autumn baking magic begin!

Categories

• Bars
• Bread
• Cakes
• Cheesecakes
• Cookies & Biscuits
• Crisps, Crumbles & Cobblers
• Donuts/Doughnuts
• Ice cream/Frozen Desserts
• Muffin/Cupcakes
• Pies & Tarts
• Pudding, Custard & Mousse
• Miscellaneous

Gluten Free Bars

Healthy Apple Pie Bars

Imagine your favorite apple pie, but that it is easy to make, it is healthy, gluten free, and still just as delicious! Would you believe it? Well with these healthy apple pie bars you get the best of both worlds. Get the full recipe at Pass Me A Spoon.

Healthy Rocky Road Bars

These healthy rocky road bars are made with nuts, dried fruit and delicious dark chocolate. There’s no marshmallows, biscuits or butter included. It’s also dairy-free, gluten-free and with a prep time of 5 minutes, these vegan rocky road bars will soon become one of your favorite treats! Get the full recipe at Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen.

Baked Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These Baked Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars have the rich, creamy, and decadent texture of traditional cheesecake but without the dairy and cholesterol. With a gingery, chocolate crust and a creamy pumpkin swirl filling, these are a must-make during fall. Get the full recipe at Rainbow Plant Life.

One Bowl Gluten Free Brownie Recipe

Fussy about your gluten free brownies? You should be! With these, I went for melt-in-your-mouth rich and buttery brownies with a deep dark chocolate flavor. They’re fudgy AND cakey, with a little chew on top! Get the full recipe at Scrummy Lane.

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These gluten free pumpkin cheesecake bars are so easy to make. With a gluten free ginger snap base topped with a creamy no bake pumpkin cheesecake making it a perfect fall dessert. Get the full recipe at Gluten Free Tranquility.

Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies

The Best Sweet Potato Brownies! Fudgy, chocolatey, and delicious – these healthy brownies are easy to make and so yummy! Get the full recipe at The Clean Eating Couple.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars

These gluten free pumpkin bars are soft and have a moist crumb, and are topped with a silky smooth cream cheese frosting. Get the full recipe at Rich And Delish.

Bread

Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

This gluten-free pumpkin bread is super moist from maple syrup, with the perfect amount of sweetness and spices! Get the full recipe at Ai Made It For You.

Keto Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Keto Pumpkin Streusel Bread is a delicious, gluten-free pumpkin bread loaf with a streusel crumble topping and a lovely drizzle of sweet icing. Get the full recipe at Beauty & The Foodie.

Vegan Oatmeal Pumpkin Banana Bread

This pumpkin banana bread is moist, fluffy, and incredibly delicious. An easy one-bowl recipe that is ready in an hour! Get the full recipe at My Plantiful Cooking.

Cakes

Gluten free Coffee Cake

A soft and delicious recipe for Gluten Free Coffee Cake that you will love! Topped and filled with a cinnamon streusel! Get the full recipe at Fit & Full.

Almond Flour Cake (4-ingredient)

almond flour cake is so soft, light and fluffy with a moist crumb. Made with just 4 ingredients, it is mildly sweet and is delicious plain or made into a layer cake. Get the full recipe at Kitchen at Hoskins.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

This gluten-free Pumpkin Bundt Cake is a show-stopping dessert for any fall occasion or the holidays. It’s full of warm spices and a whole can of pumpkin, plus an easy caramel glaze for the perfect finishing touch! Get the full recipe at Paleo Gluten Free Guy.

Vegan Pumpkin Cake (Oat and Almond flour)

This Vegan Pumpkin Cake (Oat & Almond flour) with Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for those of us who love pumpkin desserts but want to eat a little healthier. It is vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free. Get the full recipe at Avocado Skillet.

Gluten Free Apple Pie (Dairy Free)

Tender layers of gluten-free apple cake with the most incredible whipped caramel buttercream frosting. Get the full recipe at Caked By Katie.

Gluten Free French Apple Cake

This Gluten-Free French Apple Cake, adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, has a rich custardy bottom, a light cake layer and a crisp sugary topping. Get the full recipe at G-Free Foodie.

Almond Flour Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fluffy, moist, and flavorful, while also gluten free. This almond flour cake is the perfect way to celebrate whether it is a birthday or just a Tuesday afternoon! Get the full recipe at Passs Me A Spoon.

Flourless Chocolate Cherry Cake

With flavours of a black forest tart mixed with the fudgy texture of chocolate brownies, this gorgeously chocolatey cake has all of my favourite flavours! It stays moist for days, due to the ground almonds. Get the full recipe at Kitchen Sanctuary.

Chocolate Paleo Cake [gluten free | dairy free]

This dairy free and gluten free chocolate paleo cake is rich and full of chocolate flavor. It’s Paleo approved, and continually proves to be a HUGE hit every time we make it (which is every single family birthday, friend birthday, and the occasional “just because I want some cake” day). Get the full recipe at Scratch To Basics.

Low-Carb Cranberry Coffee Cake

This Low-Carb Cranberry Coffee Cake has the perfect soft texture and a rich fresh cranberry flavor. It’s packed with healthy fats while being low in carbs, gluten-free and super delicious! Get the full recipe at Refresh My Health.

Cheesecakes

San Sebastian Cheesecake or Basque Burnt Cheesecake

This San Sebastian Cheesecake or basque burnt cheesecake breaks all the rules of baked cheesecake. It’s deliciously perfect in all its imperfections! Get the full recipe at Keep Calm And Eat Ice Cream.

Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

If you’re looking for a festive autumnal dessert, this Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is easy to make in the oven or Instant Pot, and it’s rich and creamy with a hint of pumpkin and the perfect spice level. It makes a lovely addition to a holiday dessert table or as a treat after any fall meal! In addition to being low carb, it’s also naturally gluten free! Get the full recipe at An Edible Mosaic.

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oat Crust (with GF Variation)

With an oat crumble crust, this gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake doesn’t require a water bath! It’s topped with fluffy whipped cream and cinnamon. Get the full recipe at The Dizzy Cook.

Cookies & Biscuits

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Light and pillowy soft these gluten free pumpkin thumbprint cookies are the ultimate fall dessert! Get the full recipe at Nourished By Nic.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies

These chewy gluten free pumpkin cookies are the essence of fall. Every bite is bursting with browned butter, maple, and (of course), pumpkin. You’re gonna love it! Get the full recipe at Life After Wheat.

Paleo Ginger Cookies [Gluten Free | Grain Free | Dairy Free]

This spicy/sweet cookie combo – soft ginger cookies have long been a favorite in our house. It is grain free, gluten free & refined sugar free and delicious! Get the full recipe at Scratch To Basics.

Chewy Orange Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy orange almond butter oatmeal cookies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup, use gluten-free oats, and are the best thing! These healthy cookies are made in under 20 minutes and mixed in one bowl. Get the full recipe at Fit Mama Real Food.

Salted Caramel Macarons

Salted Caramel Macarons are one of the most loved macarons out there. A french macaron shell, creamy vanilla buttercream, and a salted caramel center – you can’t go wrong with these! They are the perfect salty-sweet combination! Get the full recipe at Britney Breaks Bread.

Chocolate Cookies Without Butter (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

You’re going to LOVE these chocolate cookies without butter. And actually, these are DOUBLE chocolate cookies. They’re dairy free and gluten free too, and full of flavor and yumm factor. Get the full recipe at Scratch To Basics.

Gluten-free Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies

These gluten-free oatmeal pumpkin cookies with raisins and walnuts are sure to satisfy your fall cravings! They are easy to make with real pumpkin, warm spices and brown butter for an extra deep nutty flavor. Get the full recipe at Wheat By The Wayside.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies With Vanilla Glaze

Looking for a delicious fall dessert? These soft and fluffy pumpkin cookies are made with real pumpkin purée and have a simple vanilla glaze on top. Get the full recipe at Savor The Spoonful.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect fall treat. They’re soft and chewy on the inside with a comforting, spiced molasses flavor. Get the full recipe at Feasty Travels.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Warmly spiced gluten-free pumpkin oatmeal cookies: a tender and sweet one-bowl gluten-free cookie recipe with all the flavors of fall! Get the full recipe at Mae’s Menu.

Pumpkin Biscotti

This classic Italian cookie meets the flavors of fall in this easy pumpkin biscotti recipe. With the perfect crunchy exterior yet soft middle, these cookies are perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee or tea. Get the full recipe at Running To The Kitchen.

Crisps, Crumbles & Cobblers

Apple Crisp With Almond Flour

This easy apple crisp is made with almond flour and free of gluten, grains, and dairy. It’s warm, crispy, and delicious. Get the full recipe at Regain Your Sparkle.

Apple Cranberry Crisp

This easy apple cranberry crisp features fresh tart cranberries, sweet apples and a delicious brown sugar oatmeal crumble topping. Get the full recipe on Running On Real Food. See note on using Gluten free oats.

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Almond Flour With Quinoa

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp recipe uses a blend of quinoa, oats and almond flour to create a crumbly, healthy almond flour crumble. It’s perfect for fall and great by itself, with additional fruit, or melted ice cream on top! Get the full recipe at Bucketlist Tummy.

Gluten-Free Pear Crisp with Oats

You can make this Gluten-Free Pear Crisp with Oats in less than an hour! It’s vegan, too, and made with no refined sugar. Get the full recipe at Cooking With Mama C.

Blackberry And Apple Crumble

Blackberry and apple crumble is a classic fall dessert. This gluten free option has a delicious crunchy oat topping. Get the full recipe at Cinnamon & Kale.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp

Move over apple pie — this Gluten Free Apple Crisp is the ultimate fall dessert! Made with caramelized apples and then topped with an oat and almond flour topping, it’s delicious on its own or paired with your favorite ice cream. Get the full recipe at The Almond Eater.

Donuts/Doughnuts

Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts

These Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts are light, fluffy, bursting with pumpkin spice flavor and so easy to make! They will become your go to fall dessert! Get the full recipe at Gluten Free Stories.

Gluten-Free Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts

These Gluten-Free Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts are a revelation and certain to become as popular in your household as they are in mine. They have a lovely light texture, the perfect amount of spice and just the right amount of sweetness. However, they are baked and consequently are far healthier than their deep-fried relatives. Get the full recipe at It’s Not Complicated.

Gluten Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

There’s nothing better than warm, cakey, homemade apple cider donuts. This recipe is gluten-free, oven-baked, and super fluffy. No deep frying or oil is needed for this delicious Fall treat! Get the fulll recipe at Healthful Blondie.

Ice Cream/ Frozen Fall Desserts

Pumpkin Spice Banana Nice Cream (With Maple candied walnuts)

A quick and healthy pumpkin spice banana nice cream recipe packed with delicious fall flavours. With a crunchy maple candied walnut topping. Get the full recipe at Knife & Soul.

Pumpkin Spice Nice Cream | Vegan Pumpkin Nice Cream

This tasty pumpkin spice nice cream will satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings with no sugar added! Get the full recipe at Summer Yule.

Gluten-Free Fall Muffin/Cupcakes

Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

A nutrient dense fall apple muffin recipe that will leave your stomach satisfied! Get the full recipe at Butter Nutrition.

Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donut Muffins

Fall is here, and these gluten-free apple cider donut muffins are the perfect way to celebrate. Light and tender, these muffins are full of apple flavor thanks to apple pie spice and apple juice. Get the full recipe at The Gluten Free Austrian.

Maple Pumpkin Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Muffins

Gluten free maple pumpkin steel cut oat breakfast muffins only take a few minutes to prep and bake, making them the perfect portable breakfast for busy mornings! These healthy treats also happen to be gluten free without sacrificing any flavor or texture. Get the full recipe at Frolic And Fare.

Pies & Tarts

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Creamy, sweet, and perfectly spiced, this gluten-free sweet potato pie is also dairy-free and vegan. Sure to be a hit with the whole crowd! Get the full recipe at My Quiet Kitchen.

Gluten Free Apple Pie

This mouthwatering dessert with its spiced apple filling features a ready-made gluten-free frozen crust, making it not only delicious but also hassle-free. A cozy autumn treat! Get the full recipe at Gluten Free Homestead.

Pecan Cream Pie (GF + DF)

This Pecan Cream Pie is a mouthwatering treat that boasts simplicity with just 9 easy-to-find ingredients. Crafted with luscious coconut cream and sweetened naturally using dates, this delectable fall dessert is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, but you’d never know. Get the full recipe at Health My Lifestyle.

Vegan Crustless Pumpkin Pie

This vegan crustless pumpkin pie is gluten-free, dairy-free, eggless, higher in iron, and lower in fat and sugar than your average pie, without sacrificing flavor. Get the full recipe at Vegan Doll House.

Pumpkin Pie With a Gingersnap Cookie Crust (With GF Version)

This pumpkin pie with a gingersnap cookie crust is the perfect twist on a classic recipe. The filling is made with rich half & half and the chewy crust tastes like a spicy ginger cookie. Use gluten-free gingersnap cookies to make the crust gluten-free! Get the full recipe at Baked Abundance.

Gluten Free Impossible Pumpkin Pie

This Incredibly Delicious Impossible Pumpkin Pie is an impossibly easy-to-make crustless pie that’s made with only 5 ingredients. It could be the easiest pumpkin pie you’ll ever make. All the ingredients get tossed in a bowl, then poured into a pie pan and baked. Top it with whipped cream and it’s the perfect fall dessert! Get the full recipe at Oficially Gluten Free.

French Tart Apple

Flat and oh-so-holdable you’ll be cutting off big wedges for yourself. Topped with a glaze that REALLY makes the apples sing, this no-cinnamon, simply ALL APPLE tart is for apple lovers. Tweaked from Ina Garten’s famous apple tart, to make it gluten-free, vegan and top-8-free so all can enjoy no matter their food allergies or dietary restrictions. Get the full recipe at Allergy Awesomeness.

No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie

This recipe for No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie is a classic, fluffy dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. It’s got a grain-free, perfectly spiced crust and flavorful pumpkin pie filling that’s made in your blender. Get the full recipe at Eating By Elaine.

Double Chocolate Rum & Pear Tart | Gluten free | Vegan

This vegan gluten free chocolate tart is covered with chocolate spread and rum flavored pears, it is easy to make and delicious. Get the full recipe at Sweet Sensitive Free.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie (With Almond Flour)

Crustless Pumpkin Pie is a unique rendition of the classic dessert that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without refined sugars. A delectable and healthy pumpkin pie recipe that has a secret ingredient so it cooks super quick! Get the full recipe at Vibrantly G-Free.

Pear and Frangipane Tart

This pear and frangipane tart is the perfect centerpiece to your table. This dessert is easy, delicious, and will please you and your party guests. Get the full recipe at SIFT.

Pudding, Custard & Mousse

Apple Halwa or Apple Pudding

Apple Halwa or Apple Pudding is one of the most easiest and simple yet delicious and flavorful sweet or dessert recipes prepared in less than 30 minutes. One of the best recipes to try when apples are in season especially during Fall. Get the full recipe at Cook With Kushi.

Pumpkin Panna Cotta

This Pumpkin Panna Cotta is the perfect gluten free fall dessert! It’s made with heavy cream, warming spices, and topped with salted caramel sauce. Get the full recipe at The Rustic Foodie.

Apple Meringue

Apple Meringue is the easy and delicious! Soft pillowy meringue sits aloft a bed of stewed apples which contrast beautifully with the sweetness of the meringue! Get the full recipe at Fab Food 4 All.

Creamy Pumpkin Mousse

Creamy Pumpkin Mousse is the perfect alternative to pumpkin pie – light and airy with a velvety texture but without all of the heaviness of many Fall desserts. Get the full recipe at Mommy Evolution.

Gluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

Gluten free sticky toffee pudding is absolutely delicious! This classic British moist date pudding cake is easy to make. Covered with a buttery toffee sauce it’s a dessert everyone will love! Get the full recipe at Neil’s Healthy Meals.

Muhallebi, a Traditional Turkish dessert

Muhallebi, a traditional Turkish dessert, is incredibly easy to make at home. With just three simple ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this delicious creamy pudding that’s sure to impress. Get the full recipe at Earth To Veg.

Easy Vegan Flan

This rich and creamy vegan flan features a plant-based custard base infused with vanilla and served with a thin caramel layer on top. This silky smooth indulgence will be so hard to tell it’s gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free. Get the full recipe at Green Heart Love.

Miscellaneous

Besan Ladoo

Rich and delicious, melt in the mouth Besan Ladoo. This Indian dessert recipe made from just three pantry essentials is naturally gluten-free and super easy to make! Get the full recipe at Herbivore Cucina.

Easy Baked Apple with a Cinnamon Nut Stuffing

Easy baked apples with a cinnamon nut stuffing. Warm, filling, wintry tastes of cinnamon and apple collide in this simple but delicious kick ass dessert. Get the full recipe at Hurry The Food Up.

Poached Pears with Cardamom

These Poached Pears with Cardamom are a light, delicious dessert of ripe pears poached in a spice-infused white wine syrup. Get the full recipe at Champagne Tastes.

Caramelized Hazelnut Crunch Clusters With Ginger

These nutty treats are the perfect gluten-free dessert for fall, offering the crunch of toasted hazelnuts with the natural sweetness of maple syrup. They need just a few minutes of prep, making them a great sweet to make with kids. Get the full recipe at Low Histamine Eats.

3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe [Dairy Free | Gluten Free]

This Dark Chocolate Almond Bark (sometimes called Bark Thins)recipe is a family favorite because of its versatility and how easy it is to throw together. Get the full recipe at Scratch To Basics.

Maple Walnut Baked Apples

This healthy baked apples recipe has all the sweetness, flavor, and texture you want, making them one of our favorite easy healthy desserts! Get the full recipe at Served From Scratch.

Pumpkin Spice Baked Apples

These pumpkin spice baked apples check off SO many boxes for a fall dessert: fast, delicious, warm, and cozy. Not to mention, they’re incredibly easy to make and you don’t need a million ingredients to pull them together. Get the full recipe at Xo And So.

Chinese Pumpkin Cake

Crisp on the outside but soft, gooey and chewy on the inside, Chinese Pumpkin Cake or Nan Gua Bing is a must-make dessert in fall! If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the thought of making your own Asian street snacks, try this easy Chinese recipe to give you confidence! It’s simple enough to make perfectly the very 1st time! (Glutinous rice is gluten free). Get the full recipe at Greedy Gourmet Girl.

Gluten free fall dessert recipes

May autumn gives you an excuse to bake and indulge in these mouthwatering gluten free fall dessert recipes.  Don’t be afraid to get creative and make it your own!  Here’s to a season filled with scrumptious treats and heartwarming moments with your loved ones.

Need more fall recipes? Check out my Gluten Free Fall Dinner Recipes. and  Fall Crockpot Dinner Recipes.

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