Here’s a collection of the best gluten free dairy free desserts out there. Every single one is delicious enough that nobody will guess they’re missing anything. Whether you’re cooking for someone with food allergies or just looking for lighter sweet treats, these recipes cover everything from no-bake desserts and bars to cakes, cookies, and ice cream.
Gluten Free Dairy Free Desserts
From rich chocolate recipes and fluffy muffins to fruity crisps and creamy frozen treats, I’ve pulled together the best easy gluten and dairy free dessert recipes for you to draw inspiration from. Let’s get baking!
Banana Nice Cream
My 3-ingredient banana nice-cream recipe can be made with plant-based milk for an easy, creamy frozen dessert you won’t stop making all summer. Try it with coconut, cashew nut, or oat milk. It’s a perfect dairy free dessert that’s also naturally vegan and gluten free.
Chocolate Date Bark
My viral chocolate date bark is one of my favorite no-bake gluten free dairy free desserts on this whole list. Layers of chewy Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, melted chocolate, and flaky sea salt — it tastes outrageously like a Snickers bar but is made with just 5 wholesome ingredients. Ready in 10 minutes, then just chill and eat.
Strawberry Popsicles
My 3-ingredient strawberry popsicles are one of the easiest no-bake gluten free dairy free desserts you can make all summer. Just blend fresh or frozen strawberries with honey or maple syrup and water, pour into molds, and freeze. Outrageously pretty, naturally sweetened, and totally kid-approved.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
My chocolate peanut butter banana bites are a 3-ingredient no-bake gluten free dairy free treat that’s genuinely addictive. Overripe banana slices are sandwiched with peanut butter, frozen until firm, then dipped in melted chocolate. The whole thing takes about 5 minutes of hands-on time and keeps in the freezer for up to two weeks.
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
This chocolate avocado mousse from Eat with Clarity is perfection. Is life even worth living without a decadent, silky chocolate mousse? You can’t taste the avocado, it’s just there for its smooth, velvety body and fat content for richness. One of my favorite no-bake gluten free dairy free desserts.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Gluten-Free Flour
Grab this recipe from Strength and Sunshine for gluten free chocolate chip cookies that are completely free of dairy and eggs too. The edges get a little crisp while the center stays perfectly soft and chew. You genuinely cannot believe they’re made without butter. Vegan or not, these are a total crowd-pleaser.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Truffles
Check out this recipe from Bake it Paleo for rich vegan chocolate and coffee truffles. Made with coconut cream, instant coffee, and dark chocolate, then dipped in silky vegan chocolate and finished with a few flakes of sea salt.
A simple gluten free dairy free dessert that feels incredibly fancy.
Coconut Milk Panna Cotta
Want dreamy panna cotta without the cream? This recipe from Downshiftology nails wobbly, velvety panna cotta using coconut milk instead of dairy. I love the contrast of the rich, creamy base with the sharp berry topping.
Easy Mango Sorbet (No Churn)
Check out this 3-ingredient no-churn mango sorbet from Minimalist Baker. Naturally sweetened from the fruit with no added sugar, it’s one of the best no-bake gluten free dairy free desserts for kids. This recipe screams summer, but whip it up anytime!
Almond Flour Brownies
Try this recipe from Eat With Clarity for fudgy almond flour brownies that are both gluten free and dairy free. Made without butter or regular flour, they still deliver all the rich, gooey goodness of a classic chewy brownie recipe – and they’re super easy to make with no special baking skills required.
Tofu Chocolate Pudding
Eating with Clarity shares this vegan gluten free chocolate pudding made with tofu as its secret base. Ready in about 10 minutes from just five basic ingredients, it’s a delicious dairy free dessert or afternoon treat that’ll knock out any chocolate craving.
Dairy-Free Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding
How good does this hot-pink chia pudding from Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen look? It’s one of those healthy gluten free dairy free desserts that looks like candy and tastes like candy. The tart raspberry against the creamy chia pudding is such a perfect combination — great as a dessert or a snack.
Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
Want a summery treat? These gluten free lemon bars from Erin Lives Whole are made with almond flour, coconut flour, and maple syrup for sweetness. Your family will be hunting these bars down in the kitchen — hide them while you can.
Dairy-Free Banana Bread
This gluten free dairy free banana bread from The Big Man’s World is moist, soft, and tender. Slice it, toast it, and serve with dairy free ice cream and a blob of almond butter, or add dairy free chocolate chips to the batter for an extra-indulgent loaf.
Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Here is a recipe from Nutrition In The Kitchen that you need to try! These homemade peanut butter cups are dairy free, gluten free, and even have probiotics snuck in — so clever, and great for kids.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles
Bake it Paleo delivers this easy recipe for chocolate-dipped strawberry truffles that are paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, low in sugar, and made with only 5 simple ingredients. Honestly, one of those sweet treats that everyone loves regardless of their dietary restrictions.
Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream
Grab this recipe from Get Inspired Everyday for a creamy, indulgent dairy free ice cream made with just three ingredients. Infused with vanilla and luxuriously smooth, it pairs perfectly with almost any of the baked treats on this list.
Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Want an easy muffin recipe that is also gluten and dairy free? This one from Joyful Eats is a must-try. Moist and loaded with tangy lemon flavour, they get drizzled with a luscious lemon glaze — the perfect sweet treat for brunch or an afternoon snack.
Dairy-Free Blueberry Crisp
Check out this recipe from Beaming Baker for a warm blueberry crisp sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup — no refined sugar, no dairy, no gluten. A simple gluten free dairy free dessert that’s ideal for summer and works as a paleo recipe too.
Vegan Rice Krispie Treats
Who doesn’t love rice krispie treats? This version from WOW it’s Veggie uses gluten-free puffed rice and is just as perfectly mallowy as the classic. Another great no-bake gluten free dairy free dessert the kids will absolutely love.
Chocolate Covered Almonds
This easy recipe from The Honour System uses just four ingredients — dry roasted almonds, vegan chocolate chips, coconut oil, and flaky sea salt. A perfect dairy free chocolate treat that doubles as a snack or a dessert component.
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
Here’s a gluten free dairy free pumpkin pie from Mamashire made with pumpkin or butternut squash, warm spices, and no grain or dairy in sight. Light, fluffy, and beautifully sweet — the perfect holiday dessert for guests with food restrictions.
Vegan Coconut Macaroons
This macaroon recipe from Nora Cooks has to be the easiest version I’ve ever seen — egg-free, dairy free, and made with just six basic ingredients plus a little chocolate for dipping. Simple gluten free dairy free desserts don’t get much better than this.
Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake
This gluten free dairy free cake from The Banana Diaries is a one-bowl recipe free from eggs, dairy, and gluten — and it might be the best gluten free cake I’ve tried in a while. The dairy free cream cheese frosting is the cherry on top. You won’t stop making this one.
Berry Fruit Salad with Whipped Coconut Cream
Berries and cream, anyone? This easy recipe from Its Better With Butter is SO tasty. A good whipped cream recipe is essential for your dessert repertoire, and this one is light, creamy, and fluffy (without any dairy!). Serve it with berries or a mixed seasonal fruit salad for a quick, healthy gluten free dairy free dessert.
Delicious Desserts: Gluten Free + Dairy Free (but SUPER Tasty!)
Ingredients
- Cookies
- Cakes
- Nice Cream
- Lots More!
Instructions
- Pick your favorite gluten free dairy free desserts from the collection above and enjoy!
These recipes look super.
Delicious Desserts: Gluten Free + Dairy Free is a sweet collection everyone can enjoy.
Thank you for this collection! I have family with food allergies and this is amazingly helpful.
Great gluten free recipe ideas, thanks.
Jennifer, I was so excited to find the dairy-free chocolate truffles recipe on your list! I’m always searching for healthier dessert options for my family, so it’s great to see something that feels indulgent while still fitting our dietary needs. I do have a quick question—are Medjool dates essential for the recipe, or could I use a different variety without affecting the texture or sweetness too much? Thanks for sharing these delicious alternatives!
Hi Ahmad, you can use any kind of date you have on hand!
tried the vegan peanut butter cups and wow!! didn’t expect them to taste this good. big thumbs up for making my vegan journey easier with these treats. gonna try the tofu chocolate pudding next, hope it’s just as amazing
Zack, the tofu pudding is a game changer! Enjoy it!
Jennifer, I was absolutely thrilled to discover the dairy-free chocolate truffles recipe on your list! As someone who’s constantly on the lookout for healthier dessert options for my family, it’s wonderful to find something that seems indulgent yet fits our dietary restrictions. However, I’m a bit unclear about the type of dates you’ve recommended – are Medjool dates a must, or could I use another variety without significantly impacting the texture or sweetness? Thank you for sharing these delicious alternatives!
Hey Alexa, not Jennifer here but I’ve tried with both, Medjool dates make it creamier tbh but the other types work fine if you soak ’em a bit!