Some of us are “last minute” people. Yes, I’m in that group. Here are 25 recipes for last-minute gluten-free Halloween treats that you can still make in time for your Halloween event!
The celebrations have already started around here. I’ve updated this recipe roundup for this year so you all will have new recipes to try as well as links to some old favorites that you can’t wait to make again. I’m happy to remind you about the latter. Let the tasty Halloween fun begin!
Full disclosure: A couple of these last-minute gluten-free Halloween treats do require some prep ahead of time or a special “tool” (like a mold), so be sure to plan for that when you see that info included with a recipe.
~ Autumn Bark from Premeditated Leftovers ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
~ Banana Mummies from Flo and Grace ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal ~ Chocolate Haystacks from Gluten Free Easily (that’s me/gfe!) ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, paleo/primalGluten-Free Chocolate Haystacks from gfe
Naturally Gluten-Free Chocolate-Covered Raisins
Naturally Gluten-Free Classic Freezer Fudge from gfe
Frozen Coconut Banana Ghost Pops from Gluten-Free Fix
Paleo Almond Joys from Predominantly Paleo
Allergy-Friendly Mummy Cookies from Go Dairy Free
No-Bake Brownie Bites from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations
~ No-Bake Brownie Bites with Candy from Rays of Bliss ~ gluten free (be sure to use certified gluten-free oats that are also purity protocol), vegetarian
~ Paleo Halloween Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, paleo/primal friendly (Note: There’s a 2-hour cooling period for the cupcakes, so take that into consideration.)
~ Peanut Butter Cups from Gluten-Free Homemaker (via The Wayback Machine) ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option ~ Pumpkin Poppers from GAPS: A Diet Journey ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo/primalGrain-Free Pumpkin Poppers
Naturally Gluten-Free Raw Caramel Apple Dip from Nourishing Meals
~ Spooktacular Chocolate Cut-out Cookies from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
~ Spooky Mummified Pumpkin Cookies from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarianGluten-Free Spooky Mummified Pumpkin Cookies
Originally published October 30, 2013; updated October 29, 2022.
Maggie says
Such a great roundup with a good mix of treats! Thanks for sharing some of mine Shirley. Off to share!
Shirley says
Thanks so much, Maggie! Love your recipes that I included! 🙂 Hope you had a great Halloween with your beautiful kiddos. They certainly looked fabulous in their costumes!
Shirley
Shirley says
Hey Maggie–Yikes, I’m more behind on commenting here on AGFD than I thought! 😉 I’m always happy to share your wonderful recipes, dear! I really appreciated you sharing this roundup with others, too. Last, your kiddos were so cute for Halloween! So glad I got to see them on Facebook. 🙂
Now we’re into November … time is flying!
Shirley
Brandae says
Hi Shirley,
I wanted to thank you for these round-ups that you share regularly. It’s a great resource when I need to find a no-fail recipe quickly!
Take care,
Brandae
Shirley says
Hey Brandae–Thank you so much for this comment, dear! It’s really helpful to get positive feedback and know that the roundups are truly helping the AGFD readers. 🙂 Not everyone can follow every post, so you’re right that the roundups can be a good way to hone in a great, “no-fail” recipe very quickly. Love that!
Hugs to you and all your boys!
Shirley
Cheryl Harris says
how have I missed this post? what a great roundup, Shirley
Shirley Braden says
Hi Cheryl–Your comment makes me feel really glad that I made a few updates to this post and re-shared it with everyone. Thanks! 🙂
Shirley
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
Great roundup Shirley! I’m loving all the Halloween recipes.
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Chrystal, and I agree. It is so much fun to see the creativity and goodness that comes out for Halloween! 🙂
Shirley
Linda says
There are some very cute ideas here! Thanks for sharing my peanut butter cups. They’re so good.
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Linda! Most of these ideas are pretty simple, too. Gotta love that! And your peanut butter cups will definitely beat out the ready-made kind ANY time. 🙂
Shirley
swathi says
Very nice collection thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop.
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Swathi! Happy November! 🙂
Shirley
April J Harris says
Sharing around, Shirley, including on the H&S Facebook page. It’s so nice when almost everyone can enjoy Halloween treats, and these gluten free recipes sure do make that easier. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you are having a great weekend!
April J Harris says
Hi again, Shirley! I’m featuring this post at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Have a great week ahead!
Shirley Braden says
Thanks again for the feature, April! Hearth and Soul is full of terrific fall and Halloween recipes, ideas, and musings. I checked out a bunch of links this time. I’ll be sure to link up next week!
Shirley