120 Gluten-Free Gingerbread Recipes (Including Gingerbread Men and Gingerbread Houses)

Every time I think that one ingredient tops another for being beloved by my fellow food bloggers, I always end up being surprised. Ginger recipes, especially gingerbread, are clearly the favorites of many. I guess I really should not be surprised as gingerbread and molasses recipes that feature ginger—particularly desserts—have always been some of my very favorites, too. I was happy to see that there are gluten-free gingerbread recipes and other ginger-based recipes to share for every dessert category. Plus, these recipes are not just for the winter holidays. So you’ll want to remember this roundup for reference later!

Gluten-Free Ginger/Gingerbread Cakes/Trifles

Chocolate Gingerbread from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Coconut Flour Gingerbread Cake from Z’s Cup of Tea ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal, SCD

Cranberry Chocolate Gingerbread Cake from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, with dairy-free, paleo, and primal options (Don’t forget to check out Danielle’s best-selling cookbook, Against All Grain.)

Cranberry Ginger Upside Down Cake from Jeanette’s Healthy Living ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Easy Holiday Gingerbread from GF Jules ~ gluten free, dairy free, with egg-free, vegan options (Jules is the author of a resource book for those starting out gluten free and several cookbooks for those who live gluten free, including her latest—Free For All Cooking.)

Gingerbread Buckwheat Cake from Edible Perspective ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, with refined sugar-free option

Gingerbread Cake from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Be sure to check out her latest cookbook, The Gluten-Free Baking Mix Cookbook.)

Gingerbread Cake with Molasses and Buttermilk from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gingerbread Cake with Chocolate and Coffee from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Download Jeanine’s free Christmas cookie ebook, Gluten-Free Cookies for Santa, and read her tips, How to Correct Your Gluten-Free Cookie Crisis. You’ll also love her resource book/cookbook, The Everything Guide to Living Gluten Free.)

Gingerbread Pear Cake from Simply Gourmet ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

Holiday Gingerbread from Gluten Free Canteen ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option (You’ll also want to check out Lisa’s latest cookbook—Nosh on This:  Gluten-Free Baking from a Jewish-American Kitchen.)

Hot Water Gingerbread Cake with Persimmons from Art of Gluten-Free Baking ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Jeanne is the author of the acclaimed Gluten-Free Baking for the Holidays.)

Gluten-Free Ginger/Gingerbread Candies

Homemade Crystallized Ginger from Healthy Green Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegan, paleo, primal (Check out Winnie’s new book, One Simple Change: Surprisingly Easy Ways to Transform Your Life.)

Honey Candied Ginger from The Paleo Mom ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal (Sarah’s books are The Paleo Approach:  Reverse Autoimmune Disease, Heal Your Body and The Paleo Approach Cookbook:  A Detailed Guide to Heal Your Body and Nourish Your Soul.)

Gluten-Free Ginger/Gingerbread Cookies/Bars/Brownies

Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

Christmas Gingerbread Cookies from The Gluten and Dairy-Free Bakehouse ~ gluten free, dairy free

Gingerbread Cookies from Free Eats ~ gluten free, egg free, with dairy-free, vegan option

Gingerbread Cookies from Sandi’s Allergy-Free Recipes ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Gingerbread Cookies from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free

Grain-Free Gingerbread Men from Primal Palate ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal (Hayley and Bill Mason are the authors of three well-loved gluten-free, paleo books:  Make It Paleo: Over 200 Grain-Free Recipes for Any Occasion; Gather, The Art of Paleo Entertaining; and The 30-Day Guide to Paleo Cooking: Entire Month of Paleo Meals.)

Grain-Free Gingerbread Men from Gluten-Free Homemaker ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal, with vegan option (Linda teaches newbies and veterans How To Be Gluten Free!)

Gingerbread Men from Gluten Free SCD and Veggie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal, SCD (Vicky is one of the co-authors of Trust Your Intuition:  25 “Natural Medicine Confessions” from Influential Women Who Choose Healing Remedies for Their Families. I am convinced that the sharing of personal health stories helps more individuals find their path to healing than any other method.)

Gingerbread Men from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Gingerbread Men Cookies from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free

Gingerbread Hazelnut Cut-out Cookies from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Halloween Gingerbread Cut-outs from The Mommy Bowl ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal, vegan

Mesquite Spice Cookies from Free Range Cookies ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

Paleo Gingerbread Cookies (Cut-out) from Edible Harmony ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal

Paleo Gingerbread Cut-outs from The Paleo Mom ~ gluten free, primal, with dairy-free, paleo option

Raw Gingerbread Men from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal

Other Gluten-Free Ginger and Gingerbread Cookies and Bars

Big & Soft Paleo Ginger Molasses Cookies from Allergy Free Alaska ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal

Bite-Sized Festive Bird Nests Thumbprint Cookies from Z’s Cup of Tea ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, SCD

Crisp Ginger Cookies from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Soft Ginger Cookies from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies from Daily Bites ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal (Check out all of Hallie’s books: Crazy for Kale (yes, it does include some dessert recipes!), Super Healthy Cookies: 50 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes for Delicious and Nutritious Treats; The Pure Kitchen, and Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free: A Whole Food Starter Guide and Cookbook (co-authored with Alisa Fleming).

Chewy Molasses & Ginger Cookies from Paleo Parents ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal (Stacy and Matt are the authors of Eat Like A Dinosaur: Recipe and Guidebook for Gluten-Free Children; Beyond Bacon: Paleo Recipes That Respect the Whole Hog; Real Life Paleo:  175 Gluten-Free Recipes, Meal Ideas, and an Easy 3-Phased Approach to Lose Weight & Gain Health.)

Cranberry Ginger Cookies from Civilized Caveman Cooking ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal (George is the co-author of The Paleo Kitchen: Finding Primal Joy in the Kitchen.)

Easy Holiday Gingersnaps from Gluten Free Canteen ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Emily’s Ginger Cookies from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan (Ali and her husband Tom are also the authors of several very popular gluten-free, whole food-focused resource books/cookbooks, The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Whole Foods Recipes, Including Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, and Egg-Free Dishes, Nourishing Meals: Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes for the Whole Family, and The Elimination Diet: Discover the Foods That Are Making You Sick and Tired–and Feel Better Fast.)

Ginger Biscuits from Gluten Free SCD and Veggie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal, SCD

Ginger Chip Teff Cookies from Tasty Eats At Home ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Check out Alta’s cookbook, The Secret to Gum-Free, Gluten-Free Baking: Find out How Simple it is to Make Delicious Breads, Waffles, Cakes and More without Gluten, Dairy or Gums.)

Ginger Cookies from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (Check out Elana’s cookbooks:  The Almond Flour Cookbook; Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour; and her latest, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, High Protein Recipes.)

Ginger Molasses Cookies from Carol Fenster via Art of Gluten-Free Baking ~ gluten free, egg free, with dairy-free, vegan option (This recipe comes from Carol Fenster’s cookbook, 125 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes.)

Ginger Tollhouse Cookies from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option), dairy free (Alisa’s book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, is the definitive resource book and cookbook for living dairy free.)

Gingerbread Cookies from The Healthy Apple ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (Be sure to check out Amie’s ebook, The Healthy Apple Holiday Cookbook.)

Gingerbread Pumpkin Bars from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gingerbread Quinoa Breakfast Cookies from Healthful Pursuit ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan (Leanne is the author of Dessert Freedom and Christmas Dessert Freedom Cookbook; they’re worth checking out!)

Gingersnap Cookies from Angela’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free

Gingersnap Cookies from Healthful Pursuit ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

Gingersnaps from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Gingersnap Biscotti from Angela’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gingersnaps from GF Jules ~ gluten free, vegetarian, egg free, with dairy-free, vegan options

Grain-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies from Hunter’s Lyonesse ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian

Grain-Free Spiced Molasses Cookies from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian

Ginger Shortbread Cookies from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo

Iced Ginger Bars from Healthy Green Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Lemon Ginger Sandwich Cookies from Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

Molasses Cookies from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Molasses Ginger Cookies from Gluten Free Spinner ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Paleo Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

Soft Molasses Cookies from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, with refined sugar-free options

Sweet Potato Ginger Brownies from Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

Triple Ginger Sandwich Cookies from Gluten Free Canteen ~ gluten free, vegetarian

White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Ginger Cookies from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

White Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnaps from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian 

Gluten-Free Ginger & Gingerbread Cupcakes/Muffins

Gingerbread Muffins from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

Gingerbread Muffins from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

Gingerbread Peach Muffins from Delectably Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

Grain-Free Ginger Spiced Muffin Tops from Healthful Pursuit ~ gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

Paleo Gingerbread Cupcakes from South Beach Primal via Paleo Parents ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins from The Paleo Mom ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal

Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins with Dried Cranberries from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, with egg-free, vegan option

Gluten-Free Ginger/Gingerbread Doughnuts

Molasses Doughnuts from Edible Perspective ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan (Ashley has written the book on gluten-free doughnuts! Check out Baked Donuts for Everyone: From Sweet to Savory to Everything in Between, 101 Delicious Recipes, All Gluten-Free.) 

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Buckles/Cobblers/Crisps/Sauces

Ginger and Rhubarb Crisp from Gluten-Free Gobsmacked ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian

Gingerbread Apple Crisp from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Ice Cream/Frozen Treats

Creamy Gingerbread Ice Cream from Chocolate Covered Katie ~ gluten free, egg free, with dairy-free, vegan options

Double Vanilla Ice Cream with Gingerbread Cake Swirl from Spabettie ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Gingerbread Vanilla Ice Cream from Spabettie ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Peaches and Ginger Ice Cream from Gluten-Free Goodness ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Pastries/Quick Breads

Apple Ginger Scones from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian (Take a look at Alyssa’s ebook, Baking with Quinoa.)

Mini Gingerbread Loaves from Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Pumpkin Spice Bread with Crystallized Ginger and Walnuts from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

Spiced Banana Ginger Loaves from Daily Bites ~ gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal

Gluten-Free Ginger Pies/Tarts

Ginger and Lemon Tart in a Glass from Gluten Free SCD and Veggie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, SCD

 

 

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Puddings/Custards/Mousses/Spreads

Brandied Apricot Ginger Spread from Ricki Heller ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free (Ricki’s cookbook, Naturally Sweet & Gluten Free: Allergy-Friendly Vegan Desserts: 100 Recipes without Gluten, Dairy, or Refined Sugar, has gotten much praise from many, including from me!)

Cashew Ginger Cinnamon Fruit Dip (Dessert Hummus) from The Non-Dairy Queen ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Gingerbread Peanut Butter (or other Nut Butter) from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, paleo, primal

Pear and Ginger Butter from Eat Good 4 Life ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal

Slow Cooker Ginger Pear Butter from Healthy Green Life ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Gluten-Free Ginger/Gingerbread Specialty Drinks

Crockpot Gingerbread Latte from A Year of Slow Cooking ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, vegetarian, and easily made dairy free and vegan (Stephanie is the slow-cooking guru! Her latest cookbooks are 365 Slow Cooker Suppers and 5-Ingredients or Less Slow Cooker Cookbook.)

Ginger Lemon Jasmine Kombucha from The Paleo Mom ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, paleo, primal

Ginger Licorice Tea from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free,

Ginger Lime Mocktail from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, paleo, primal

Ginger Mint Lemonade from The Tasty Alternative ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal, SCD

Gingerbread Smoothie from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Gingerbread Spice Latte from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, with refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan options

Homemade Ginger Ale from Jenn Cuisine ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Homemade Ginger Ale from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal, with vegan option

Hot Cider Smoothie from The Mommy Bowl ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan

Iced Ginger Chai Tea from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal

Superfoods Hot Apple Cider from Healthful Pursuit ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, primal

Triple Ginger and Beet Smoothie from Eat Good 4 Life ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal, vegan

Gluten-Free Ginger Truffles/Cookie Balls/Cake Pops

Chewy Gingersnap Cookie Dough Balls from Daily Bites ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, eg free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal, vegan

Chocolate Gingerbread Cake Balls from Tasty Eats At Home ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gingerbread Cookie Dough Balls from The Non-Dairy Queen ~ gluten free, dairy free, with egg-free, vegan option

No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Balls from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, paleo, primal, vegan

Raw Gingersnap Cookie BonBons from Ricki Heller ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, raw, vegan

Other Types of Gluten-Free Ginger and Gingerbread Dessert Recipes

Festive Coconut Ginger Granola from The Tasty Alternative ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

Gingerbread House from No Gluten, No Problem ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Pete and Kelli have written two excellent cookbooks in their Artisanal Gluten-Free series, Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking—a “must have” for those who are just gluten free—and Artisanal Gluten-Free Cupcakes. Their next cookbook will be Gluten-Free Family Favorites. Pete is also the co-author of The Gluten-Free Edge; which is highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand how gluten affects one’s body and how to live one’s best healthy and active life.)

Gingerbread House from The Gluten and Dairy-Free Bakehouse ~ gluten free, dairy free

Gingerbread House and Cookies from Jenn Cuisine ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian

Gingerbread Granola from Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, with vegan option

Paleo Gingerbread House from Fed and Fit via guest post on Paleo Parents ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

Bonus Posts …

How to Use and Store Fresh Ginger from Daily Bites.

I love gingerbread, so I can’t wait to try so many of these gluten-free gingerbread recipes!