Yes, 120 gluten-free gingerbread recipes! Woot!! 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 Gingerbread Recipes

Gluten-Free Ginger and 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 from Zenbelly ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ 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 from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ 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. 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

~ Hot Water Gingerbread Cake with Persimmons from Art of Gluten-Free Baking ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Jeanne is the author of the acclaimed cookbooks Gluten-Free Baking for the Holidays. and Gluten-Free Wish List:  Sweet and Savory Treats You Miss the Most.)

~ Molasses “Pudding” Cake from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Ginger and 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, The Paleo Approach Cookbook:  A Detailed Guide to Heal Your Body and Nourish Your Soul, and Paleo Principles: The Science Behind the Paleo Template, Step-by-Step Guides, Meal Plans, and 200+ Healthy & Delicious Recipes for Real Life)

Gluten-Free Ginger and Gingerbread Cookies, Bars, and Brownies

Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies

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

~ Gingerbread Cookies from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free 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

~ 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

~ Ginger Cream Cookies from Adventures of a Gluten-Free Mom ~ 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, and The Pure Kitchen.

~ Chewy Molasses & Ginger Cookies from Real Everything ~ 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.)

~ Emily’s Ginger Cookies from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan

(Ali Segersten and Tom Malterre 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

~ 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. See all of Carol’s cookbooks here, including her latest, Gluten-Free Cooking for Two:  125 Favorites.)

~ 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

(Amie’s cookbook is Eating Clean.)

~ 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 The Keto Diet and The Keto Diet Cookbook.)

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

(Angela is the author of Gluten-Free: Recipes and Preparation and Slow Cooker:  Recipes and Preparation.)

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

(See Leanne’s keto books.)

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

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

(See Angela’s cookbooks here.)

~ 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 ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

~ 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 and Gingerbread Cupcakes/Muffins

~ Ginger Cream Muffins from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with refined sugar-free, dairy-free options

~ 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

~ 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 Real Everything ~ 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 and Gingerbread Doughnuts (Donuts)

~ 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 and Gingerbread Quick Breads

~ Apple Ginger Scones from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

~ 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 and 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 and 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, grain free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

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

~ 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

~ Homemade Gingerbread Latte from Against All Grain via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal

~ 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, egg 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

~ Cardamom Cookie Gingerbread House from Spabettie ~ 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 newest cookbook is 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

~ Oat-Free Gingerbread Granola from The Gluten and Dairy Free Bakehouse ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Paleo Gingerbread House from Fed and Fit via Real Everything ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

Bonus Posts on Ginger …

~ 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!

Originally published December 20, 2013; updated December 16, 2020.