30 Gluten-Free Recipes To Enjoy on Christmas Morning (or on Almost Any Special Day)

All of these recipes are gluten-free recipes to enjoy on Christmas morning for breakfast or brunch. Yes, I know it’s the day after Christmas! LOL But life comes at you fast and I didn’t finish this collection until this morning!

And these are recipes you can enjoy any morning during Christmas week, perhaps when things have slowed down quite a bit. To be honest, that’s actually my favorite time to enjoy a special breakfast or brunch. When there aren’t a million other things on my to-do list. Such meals also help perk me up if I’m feeling a bit blue after the main holiday festivities. 

These recipes would also be great for New Year’s Day or really any special day. Although admittedly, a few are winter themed and you might feel a bit silly making a few of them during the summer months. “Might” is the operative word there. Always seize your joy—even when it doesn’t fit traditional expectations. A snowman cheese ball might be just the thing one needs during the summer heat!

Some of these recipes may surprise you because they’re not traditional breakfast or brunch recipes. However, sustenance is important and some of these non-traditional recipes will greatly appeal to the folks who normally skip breakfast. And that’s a bonus. Let’s get some fortifying food in everyone on those festive but busy days!

Gluten-Free Recipes To Enjoy on Christmas Morning (or Any Other Very Special Day)

~ All-American Breakfast Bake from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, paleo, primal

~ Bacon Cheddar Dip from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free (see many more bacon recipes here)

~ Banana Kahlua Coconut Cake from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

~ Basil Prosciutto Corn Muffins from Jenn Cuisine ~ gluten free

~ Chocolate Eclairs from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (See more chocolate éclair recipes here.)

~ Chocolate Protein Muffins from Andrea Wyckoff via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian, paleo, primal, with low-carb, keto, and sugar-free options

~ Cinnamon Bun Cake (via The Wayback Machine) from Kim Maes (formerly Cook IT Allergy Free) ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options

~ Cinnamon Bun Muffins from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal

~ Cinnamon Roll Muffins from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Coffee Cake Muffins from Celiac in the City ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options

~ Crab Ball from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, egg free, sugar free

~ Easy Hollandaise Sauce (for homemade Eggs Benedict) from Michelle’s Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian

~ Everything Bagel Pull-Apart Bread from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, low-carb, keto

~ Forgotten Cookies from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (Note: These must be prepared the night before.)

~ Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options

~ Gingerbread Latte from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, with refined sugar-free, paleo, primal options

~ Instant Pot Cheese Grits from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan option

~ Keto Breakfast Pizza from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free,  low carb, keto

~ Keto Pancakes or Waffles from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, keto, low carb

~ Kringle from Kim Maes (formerly Cook IT Allergy Free) via The Wayback Machine ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Lemon Ricotta Cake Muffins from Free Range Cookie via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian

 

~ Marvelous Cheese Muffins from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Muffins That Taste Like Donuts from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (readers report using dairy-free substitutes successfully)

~ Overnight French Toast Casserole from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian (or try my Honey French Toast if you need something more “on the spot”)

~ Pecan Pie Mini Muffins from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Pizza Cheese Buns from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet ~ gluten free

~ Pizza Dip from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, with vegetarian option

~ Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

~ Raspberry Sweet Rolls from Live Free, Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian (you can use any type of jam to flavor these sweet rolls)

~ Ricotta Donut Holes from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Sneaky Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins from ChaCha’s Gluten-Free Kitchen via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian

~ Snowman Cheese Ball from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, primal, low carb, keto

~ Southwestern Egg Skillet from Kalyn’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, low carb

~ Spinach Quiche (Bacon Optional) from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian option

~ Tiramisu-Stuffed French Toast from My Gluten-Free Cucina ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ The Ultimate Gluten-Free Sticky Monkey Bread from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Volcano Pancake from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options Also, check out the Apple Cinnamon Volcano Pancake. I think it’s just as popular (maybe more so!) than the original!

I bet you have your own gluten-free recipes to enjoy on Christmas morning but I hope you’ve seen at least one or two here that you’d like to try next Christmas, this week, New Year’s Day, or another day when a special breakfast or brunch is merited! Happy holidays!

Originally published December 26, 2022.