Holiday meals are meant to be fun and tasty, but planning one can be challenging if you're avoiding gluten and dairy.
Finding the right recipes can be tricky, whether you're hosting a big Christmas dinner or bringing a dish to a potluck.
That's why I've compiled this list of the best gluten- and dairy-free Christmas recipes to make it easier! These recipes, from main dishes to desserts, will keep everyone happy and satisfied.
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Best Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Christmas Recipes
Some of the recipes are my favorites, and others come from talented food bloggers.
Whether you're new to gluten- and dairy-free cooking or have been doing it for a while, these dishes will help you make a delicious holiday meal!
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Christmas Recipes for Dinner:
Easy Instant Pot Pork Roast with Gravy
This Instant Pot pork roast gives you tender pork in just a fraction of the time it would take in the oven. (Plus slow cooker instructions!)
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Easy Gluten Free Stuffing (Dairy Free)
This easy gluten-free stuffing recipe combines basic vegetarian ingredients and herbs to deliver a burst of delicious flavor. It's an ideal choice for baking or using as a turkey stuffing during your holiday gatherings! This vegetarian stuffing is gluten free and dairy free.
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Paleo Stuffing
The carrots, onions, celery and herbs make this Paleo Stuffing super flavorful. It's a perfect side for a holiday meal. This recipe is Paleo, AIP and can be made Vegan.
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Roasted Pumpkin Hummus
Easy, creamy and full of flavor Roasted Pumpkin Hummus is a great low calorie veggie or bread dip. Made with fresh pumpkin to complete your best fall appetizers list.
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Chickpea Kale Salad Recipe (With Lemon Tahini Dressing)
This delicious kale salad with zesty lemon dressing is an easy salad that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a light meal for lunch and dinner when combined with these protein-packed Air Fryer Chickpeas!
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Greek Lemon Chicken
Taste the flavors of Greece with this simple and flavorful Greek Lemon Chicken, marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, then roasted to perfection. A quick and easy recipe for a delicious meal!
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Vegan Lentil Meatloaf with Oats
All the good flavors and textures of meatloaf without the meat! This lentil meatloaf made in 1 bowl with homemade ketchup will not disappoint.
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Buttery Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Fresh green beans are smothered in butter, garlic, and lemon zest in this easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Green Beans. Crispy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor they are about to become your new favorite side dish, the perfect way to get a green vegetable on the dinner table.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
This Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is the perfect winter salad. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
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10 Minute Salmon Avocado Salad
This Salmon Salad is an ideal lunch option: fresh, packed with protein, and ready in just 10 minutes. Tender baked salmon is delicately flaked and combined with a simple dressing of olive oil, Dijon mustard, and dried herbs.
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Lemon Greek Potatoes
Enjoy crispy Greek lemon potatoes roasted to perfection in garlic and oregano. This easy potato recipe is the ideal side dish for any meal!
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Baked Butternut Squash
Make Baked Butternut Squash with brown sugar and cinnamon in a few easy steps. You'll love how tender and caramelized this butternut squash is. Enjoy it on it's own, make a soup or serve in salads, as a side dish with pork, chicken, and stir in pasta dishes. Or like a dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
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Baked Turkey Stuffing Meatballs
These baked Turkey Meatballs give you all the flavors of Thanksgiving stuffing in the form of savory, herb-infused bite-sized meatballs! You can have juicy baked homemade turkey balls in less than 30 minutes using only one bowl and a handful of simple ingredients. They are the perfect holiday appetizers or mains served over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
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Potato Salad Recipe (No Eggs)
Potato salad recipe (no eggs) - is an easy BBQ side dish loaded with potatoes, bacon, mustard olive oil-based vinaigrette without any eggs or mayo. This potato salad is light, very quick to make, and will be a perfect side dish for almost any main course. Perfect for parties.
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Cajun Turkey Breast Recipe
Cajun Turkey Breast is an easy and tasty recipe. It's seasoned with Cajun spices, roasted to perfection, and served with delicious gravy. It's perfect for holiday dinners or anytime you want turkey.
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Tuscan White Bean Soup
This Tuscan white bean soup is packed with herbs, shallots, garlic, beans, and all the comforting flavors you crave in a hearty soup. Whether you prepare a large batch for the week ahead or quickly whip it up on the weekend, this recipe is guaranteed to become a beloved family favorite!
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No Cook Orange Cranberry Walnut Relish
This seasonal Orange Cranberry Walnut Relish is the perfect combination of tart cranberries, citrusy orange, and crunchy walnuts for a no cook alternative to traditional cranberry sauce. It is the ideal condiment for your holiday table as it will complement the flavors of your roast turkey or Christmas ham well.
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are tender and juicy in a sweet and sticky sauce. These flavorful chicken thighs with sauce are perfect for serving over fluffy white rice and garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for a midweek dish alongside your favorite sides for a balanced and satisfying family favorite meal.
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Easy Stuffed Butternut Squash (With Beef)
Stuffed Butternut Squash with a flavorful medley of sausage, vegetables, fruit, spices, and protein presents a hearty and wholesome option.
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Cranberry Orange Sauce (with Mandarin Oranges)
This homemade cranberry orange sauce is a 5 ingredient recipe made with fresh cranberries, oranges, juice, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. Tangy tart, but semi-sweet, we love to serve it with anything!
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Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
These Marinated Cherry Tomatoes are bright and juicy, combining ripe summer tomatoes in a honey vinegar marinade that's infused with fresh herbs and seasoning!
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Roasted Vegetables with Whipped Tahini
These roasted vegetables served on a bed of creamy whipped tahini make a hearty and delicious side dish. These roasted vegetables served on a bed of
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Quick Mushroom Stroganoff (Vegan Option)
Make this easy 30 minute vegan mushroom stroganoff. This hearty, flavorful dish is simple, and requires just a handful of ingredients!
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The Adorable Christmas Deviled Eggs You Need To Make
These Christmas Deviled Eggs have a vibrant green deviled egg filling made with tangy Dijon mustard and are decorated with red peppers to look like a holly wreath.
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Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts are the perfect spicy side. They're crispy and the sweet and spicy glaze gives them lots of flavor!
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Roasted Beets and Carrots
With its effortless prep and wholesome elements, this honey roasted beets and carrots recipe adds a sweet note to your plate. Drizzled in a delightful maple vinaigrette, it serves as a versatile side dish for any meal.
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Creamy Vegan Garlic Cauliflower Puree
This creamy cauliflower puree recipe is smooth like mashed potatoes with savory, salty, garlic, and herb flavors!
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Baked Turkey Legs with Prunes & Potatoes
This is a must-try baked turkey legs recipe by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. Baked Turkey Legs with Prunes & Potatoes 2 turkey legs4 tbsp
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Easy Lentil Wellington
Introducing the easiest Lentil Wellington on the internet! Whether you're vegan or vegetarian, hosting one or fancy trying something meat-free this year,
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A Quick Vegan Olivier Salad
Olivie salad, or salad Olivier, is a holiday tradition in many countries and is easily veganized.
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Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach
These vegan stuffed mushrooms are a delicious gluten-free appetizer perfect for entertaining packed with umami flavor and plant-based protein
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Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
This Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing is healthy, fresh, and easy to make! Packed with protein and fiber, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes
These dairy-free scalloped potatoes are so creamy and rich! Made with nutritional yeast and coconut milk they are also vegan, gluten free and Whole30 compliant!
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Pork Tenderloin With Sauce (So Juicy!)
This tender Pork Tenderloin recipe is sure to win over any crowd! Experience the succulence of juicy pork slices, delicately coated in a flavorful mix of herbs and spices before being expertly pan-seared. Pair it with lingonberry sauce or cranberry sauce for a delightful serving
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Christmas Tree Appetizer
Christmas tree appetizer using sausages to form a Christmas tree! This festive Christmas appetizer only takes 10 minutes to prepare! Everyone will love nibbling on these yummy holiday appetizers!
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Roasted Garlic Deviled Eggs
Roasted Garlic Deviled Eggs are full of complex flavours in a bite-sized package. Perfect for potlucks, or a side dish, or just as a high-protein snack.
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Dutch Oven Pot Roast (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
This Dutch Oven Pot Roast is the perfect comfort food. It's rich, silky, and super easy to make, as everything is cooked in one Pot.
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Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Christmas Desserts
Chocolate Hummus Recipe (Vegan)
This chocolate hummus tastes like creamy brownie batter but is made with chickpeas and simple pantry ingredients. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's the healthy sweet snack I keep making on repeat.
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Easy no bake Christmas Date Cookies
With a pillowy texture and a strong, rich chocolate flavour, these easy no-bake Christmas date cookies are the perfect little holiday snack.
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Almond Cranberry Tart (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free)
This Almond Cranberry Tart is an indulgent yet easy dessert to make during the holiday season. It's a fantastic option for Thanksgiving or Christmas and will quickly become a favorite in your collection of festive, healthy recipes.
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Chewy Vegan Eggnog Cookies
These Vegan Eggnog Cookies are the perfect soft and chewy holiday cookie. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
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Gluten Free Gingerbread House
This gluten free gingerbread house recipe will provide hours of fun for the whole family! It's free of gluten, dairy and nuts and more affordable than buying a kit.
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Gluten Free Cut Out Sugar Cookies
These gluten free cut out sugar cookies are perfect for the holiday season and fun to decorate! They don't spread and stay soft after baking.
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Forgotten Cookies, aka Forgotten Kisses
Forgotten Cookies, aka Forgotten Kisses, are a sweetly romantic and dreamy chocolate chip meringue cookie. rnrnrnrnrn
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Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is made with 5 healthy ingredients like coconut milk and Medjool dates for a natural sweetness.
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Healthy Chocolate Pudding
This dairy-free chocolate pudding is sweetened with only dates and can be enjoyed as a healthy breakfast, dessert or chocolatey snack!
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Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a delectable fudgy center and a crackled exterior. This is must bake for your Holiday baking
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Gluten and Nut Free Christmas Pudding
This Gluten & Nut Free Christmas Pudding is perfect for your holiday dinner. This allergy free Christmas pudding is so light & fruity you won't miss the gluten/nuts or alcohol.
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AIP Christmas Cookies
These AIP Christmas Cookies are the perfect paleo cutout cookies to make with your kids this holiday season. Or you can just save these elegantly decorated AIP cookies for yourself.
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Gluten-Free Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin Bread
This delicious gluten-free sourdough cinnamon raisin bread is sweet, flavorful, and airy! It is ready on the same day.
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Crunchy Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
These Crunchy Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Cookies make the perfect healthy holiday treat! They are delish, high in protein and low in sugar
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Chocolate Mint Bliss Balls
Chocolate Mint Bliss Balls are the perfect no-bake dessert to enjoy during this busy Holiday Season. They are gluten and refined sugar-free!
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Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Easy cut out vegan gluten-free gingerbread cookies that can be made crisp or soft. They can be cut out in any shape and decorated exactly how you like them!
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Vegan Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies
Add these crisp, tender vegan gluten-free Linzer cookies to your Christmas baking list! This recipe is a dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free take on the traditional Austrian cookies.
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Low-Carb and Keto Coconut Chocolate Macaroons
Keto and low carb coconut macaroons are perfect for any time of the year! Gluten-free and refined sugar-free, these healthy treats are the perfect way to enjoy something sweet and nutty.
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Chocolate Peanut Clusters (or Nut Clusters) - Art of Natural Living
With just two ingredients and possibly the easiest cooking instructions ever, chocolate peanut clusters (or nut clusters) are a tasty treat.
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Pomegranate and Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
This Pomegranate and Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark recipe is an incredibly easy to make and delicious holiday treat. Just 4 ingredients!
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are teeming with all the goodness of peanut butter and oats. They're ultra satisfying and sure to please.
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Peppermint Bark Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan) - Strength and Sunshine
These Peppermint Bark Cookies are gluten-free, vegan, & allergy-free! Soft chocolate cookies, dairy-free white chocolate, & peppermint candy!
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Paleo Peppermint Brownies
These are the best peppermint brownies! They are even gluten free, paleo and made from scratch. These healthy brownies are perfect for Christmas and the holidays!
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Vegan Orange Chocolate Fudge
This is the best vegan orange chocolate fudge recipe. It's really easy to make and has the most incredible flavour. It tastes like a Terry's chocolate orange, but is made with healthy ingredients.
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Meringue Christmas Trees
Meringue Christmas Trees are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays! These meringue cookies are made from whipped egg whites and sugar and shaped into Christmas trees.
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Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake
This Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake is decadent and luscious while being completely gluten free, nut free and vegan!
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Drinks
Frozen Gin & Tonic With Raspberries
Frozen Gin & Tonic With Raspberries is a refreshing and tasty summer drink. The combination of frozen gin, tonic water, and raspberries creates a deliciously cool and fruity cocktail that is sure to be a hit at any summertime gathering.
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Glühwein (German Mulled Wine)
Warm up from the inside out with this cozy homemade Glühwein recipe. Learn how to make a simple German mulled wine at home!
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Vegan Coquito Recipe
Creamy, smooth, and flavorful vegan coquito made with coconut milk, rum, and cinnamon-spiced tea.
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Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
This homemade oat milk hot chocolate is cozy, warm, easy to make, and so delicious! This recipe is both Vegan and gluten free.
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Christmas Gin Mocktail
This Christmas Gin Mocktail is the perfect way to spread holiday cheer without the alcohol. It's bursting with festive flavors, from the citrusy zing of blood orange to the rich, tangy notes of cranberry juice. rn
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Easy Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch
This is an easy non alcoholic Christmas punch for the holidays. It's sweet with warming spices and a bit of fizz. And it's a brilliant red which makes it perfect for your holiday celebrations.
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Tips For Preparing Christmas Dinner
Here are some tips for making a successful Christmas dinner:
- Plan your menu early. Decide on your main dish, sides, and dessert ahead of time. This way, you can ensure everything works together and avoid last-minute stress. Make a shopping list and check it twice so you don't forget any key ingredients.
- Prep in advance. Prepare as much as you can a day or two before Christmas. Chopping vegetables, marinating meats, or making desserts ahead of time will save you a lot of stress on the day of the big meal.
- Choose a show-stopping main dish. Whether it's a roasted turkey, ham, or a plant-based centerpiece, make sure your main dish is something special. Cooking it well is the key to impressing your guests, so follow a trusted recipe and don't rush it.
- Keep sides simple. Go for classic sides like mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or stuffing, but don't feel you have to make too many. Choose a few crowd-pleasers and make them well.
- Ask for help. If you're having a lot of guests, ask them to bring a side dish or dessert. This will lighten your load and add variety to the table.
- Set the table early. Don't wait until the last minute to arrange your table. Set it the night before or in the morning so you're not rushing while the food is cooking. It also adds to the festive atmosphere.
- Dairy free. Many recipes can be easily made dairy-free by using vegan butter, cream cheese or grated cheeses.
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