There are so many delicious ways to bake with pumpkin! Over the years, my own love of pumpkin has inspired so many recipes, from breakfast treats to cozy desserts.
I’ve gathered my best gluten-free pumpkin recipes all in one place. Each one is a tried-and-true reader and family favorite, so you’ll find plenty of delicious options worth making again and again.
I love pumpkin season! While apples, cinnamon, and other seasonal flavors make for delicious gluten-free fall recipes, to me, there’s nothing better than a pumpkin treat.
I use canned 100% pure pumpkin (Libby’s is my favorite!) for the best results. Since pumpkin adds so much moisture, I’ve also shared all my tips and tricks for getting the right texture when baking with pumpkin puree.
Of course, I had to create a few cookie recipes (they’re what I’m known for, after all)! With plenty of rave reviews, it’s clear that so many of you love these gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies as much as I do.
For most of these recipes, I use my favorite gluten-free measure-for-measure flour. It includes xanthan gum and just the right blend of flours to give these gluten-free bakes the structure they need!
Whether you’re baking for the holidays or simply craving something pumpkin, there’s something on this list for everyone. If you don’t know where to start, I’d definitely give these gluten-free pumpkin bars a try first!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars
These gluten-free pumpkin bars feature a soft, spiced pumpkin sheet cake topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting. They make the perfect gluten-free fall dessert!
Want a gluten-free pumpkin cookie that is CHEWY rather than cakey? You're in the right place! Plus these cookies have rich brown butter and pumpkin spice for amazing flavor!
These gluten-free pumpkin pancakes are light and fluffy buttermilk hotcakes full of pumpkin and fall spices! This tried-and-true recipe is a family favorite we come back to every year!
The very BEST recipe for moist, spiced gluten-free pumpkin muffins! Made with a whole can of pumpkin purée, these muffins have incredible pumpkin flavor, bake up tall and fluffy, and are perfect for cool fall mornings. I tested this recipe over 5 times until it was just right. Years later, it's still the pumpkin muffin recipe we bake every fall!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie! A crowd-pleasing holiday favorite made from scratch with a flaky gluten-free pie crust. Thanksgiving isn’t complete without it!
Perfect Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll (Dairy-Free Option)
Soft, spiced pumpkin cake wrapped around velvety cream cheese filling. This easy cake is a showstopper and perfect for the holidays — nobody will be able to tell it's gluten-free! (And it's easy to make dairy-free too!)
Gluten-Free Crustless Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes (Dairy-Free)
These are meant to be more of a custardy pie center than an actual cupcake. They will sink in the middle as they cook but that's totally normal (they aren't cake)! Just fill in the center with whipped cream.
This is the BEST pumpkin bundt cake I've ever had! My #1 tip for gluten-free pumpkin cake – don't use butter. Yes! You read that right. A combination of oil/shortening makes for the most perfect crumb.
These gluten-free pumpkin whoopie pies are made with a thick cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two moist, spiced pumpkin cookies. It's a fall dessert dream!
Soft and fluffy gluten-free pumpkin donuts are the perfect sweet way to start fall mornings. These donuts are delicious plain or topped with cinnamon sugar or brown sugar glaze!
This pumpkin rice pudding is creamy and lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It makes a cozy and comforting fall or holiday dessert! This recipe is naturally gluten-free and easy to make in advance. It’s perfect for any gathering.
These MOIST gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes are bursting with pumpkin spice flavor and amazing CREAM CHEESE frosting! The light, tender crumb will make these your new fall favorite!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake! NOBODY will guess this is gluten-free! Lightly spiced, creamy and totally luxurious. The perfect crowd-pleasing holiday dessert!
I have tried dozens of gluten-free pumpkin breads over the years, but after making this recipe I’ll never make another! It has THE PERFECT texture! This recipe is the best of the best.
This gluten-free pumpkin crumb cake is my dream fall baking project! It features a moist, lightly spiced pumpkin cake piled high with a soft brown sugar crumb topping. Every bite has just the right balance of pumpkin spice and sweetness.
These gluten-free pumpkin scones have the perfect (non-cakey!) texture and are topped with my tried-and-true brown sugar glaze! For the finishing touch, I borrowed the amazing brown sugar glaze from my gluten-free pumpkin donuts. The result is the perfect gluten-free pumpkin scone for fall!
I adapted my reader and family favorite recipe for gluten-free cinnamon rolls to create this fluffy, pumpkin spice version. I might love this one even more than the original!
Every fall, I find myself wishing I could try the famous pumpkin cream cheese muffins at Starbucks. I took my all-time favorite gluten-free pumpkin muffin recipe and turned it into a cream cheese–filled, pumpkin seed–topped version that’s every bit as irresistible as the original. I hope you love it too!
Soft, fluffy gluten-free pumpkin cookies are a classic for a reason! They're perfectly pumpkin-y, lightly spiced and loaded with chocolate chips. This recipe was originally published in 2016. With dozens of 5-star reviews, it's a recipe my readers and I come back to every year! Fall isn't complete without making a batch or two of these cookies!
I believe you can make amazing, gluten-free food with everyday ingredients that everyone will enjoy. I'm here to share my tried-and-true recipes with you!
