57 Gluten-Free Desserts for Father’s Day
Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, a family cookout, or a special meal at home, no Father’s Day celebration is complete without dessert! Here are 57 gluten-free desserts Dad will love.
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My dad has an extremely sweet tooth, and I’m guessing most dads as well. So of course, to celebrate our fathers this weekend,
From rich chocolate desserts and peanut butter treats to refreshing fruit-filled favorites and cool frozen desserts, there’s something here for every dad to enjoy.
Best of all, every recipe in this collection is completely gluten-free, so everyone can join in the celebration.
Browse these delicious gluten-free desserts and find the perfect sweet ending to your Father’s Day feast!
Chocolate Desserts + Peanut Butter Treats
Easy Gluten-Free Lava Cake (Dairy-Free Option)
Indulge in this rich and moist gluten-free lava cake, a decadent homemade dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make. With a gooey center and deep chocolate flavor, it’s the ultimate treat for Valentine’s day, or any special occasion. Plus, it has a dairy-free option so everyone can enjoy this deliciously warm and melty delight!
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These 4-ingredient homemade healthy peanut butter cups come together so easily. They are the perfect sweet treat, and the peanut butter-chocolate combination makes any day feel a bit more decadent. Perfect for trick-or-treat on Halloween, celebrating during the holidays, or anytime that you need to satisfy your sweet tooth! Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too, so everyone can indulge!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These 5-ingredient peanut butter crunch bars are super easy to make, and no baking is required! Filled with the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, with an amazingly crunchy texture, these homemade crunch bars are the perfect snack or dessert! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The simplest microwave peanut butter fudge ever that’s big on flavor with a short ingredient list! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on time to get a creamy, decadent and crazy good fudge oozing with peanut butter flavor! This is the perfect dessert for the holidays, and is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan but it tastes so good no one would know!
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Brownies (Dairy-Free)
Fudgy and filled with pockets of creamy peanut butter, these gluten-free peanut butter brownies are the perfect snack or sweet treat for peanut butter lovers! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake a batch and indulge today!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Chocolate lovers, you’ll definitely love these peanut butter chocolate thumbprint cookies that are filled with a rich chocolate center. Make a batch of these for your holiday cookie platter! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These no-bake peanut butter oatmeal balls have a savory nutty flavor from peanut butter and sweetness from maple syrup and chocolate chips. Easy to transport, these energy balls are a great grab-and-go breakfast, a quick anytime snack, or a sweet treat for peanut butter lovers! Gluten-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Buttery, crunchy and filled with chocolate chips, these gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chip cookies are a copycat version of Famous Amos cookies. Keep this recipe handy because you’ll be baking them on repeat!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Dairy-Free)
Laden with chocolate chips and chopped chocolate, these easy gluten-free chocolate chip cookie bars are a decadent treat for all chocolate lovers. Just like chocolate chip cookies, but no rolling of dough required! Dairy-free too.
Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Nutty, rich and filled with pecans and chocolate chips, these brown butter pecan chocolate chip cookies are just the perfect treat with a cup of hot coffee or tea. Or add them to your cookie platter during the holidays! Gluten-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Skillet Cookie (Dairy-Free)
Chocolate chip cookie lovers, you’ll love this gluten-free skillet cookie that’s so easy to prepare, and tastes amazing! Enjoy it with scoops of vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat everyone will love! Totally dairy-free too.
Chocolate Dessert Pizza (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This fun, easy and delicious chocolate dessert pizza makes a great alternative to the typical desserts options. A thin, crispy crust is spread with chocolate ganache and topped with fresh strawberries and chopped hazelnuts. Includes a homemade pizza dough recipe, but feel free to use store-bought pizza dough for convenience. Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too! Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion, such as Valentine’s, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s.
Chocolate Pecan Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These chocolate pecan bars are fudgy blondies studded with chopped pecans and chocolate chunks, and are the perfect sweet treat or snack anytime of the day. Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies have a fudgy chocolate center with a crispy exterior, providing the perfect contrast in texture. They’re perfect for your holiday cookie exchange, so go bake a batch today! Totally dairy-free too.
Moist Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan)
Moist and tender, these gluten-free chocolate cupcakes are topped with a swirl of chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for special occasions, or simply when you want a sweet treat! Totally dairy-free and vegan too!
5-Minute Vegan Chocolate Pudding (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
The simplest vegan chocolate pudding you’ll ever make (it’s also gluten-free and dairy-free!). All you need is 5 minutes of hands-on time, a handful of ingredients, and a blender for this cashew chocolate pudding. How much easier does making a cashew dessert as decadent as this get?Â
Moist Gluten-Free Chocolate Bundt Cake (Dairy-Free)
Rich and moist, this gluten-free chocolate bundt cake is finished with a decadent chocolate ganache that will make any chocolate lover happy. This amazing chocolate cake is great for special occasions and holidays, or anytime you have chocolate cravings. Totally dairy-free too!Â
Healthy Chocolate Dip (Gluten-Free)
A healthy chocolate dip made with yogurt instead of cream, this is the perfect fruit dip for the warmer days of summer! It makes a light dessert or healthy snack for holidays such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, Valentine’s day or any day you wish! Gluten-free, with dairy-free options too.
Easy Chocolate Pecan Fudge (Gluten-Free)
You’ll love this easy 5-minute chocolate pecan fudge – rich, creamy chocolate swirled with caramel and topped with crunchy pecans. Go make a batch today for the most decadent treat! Totally gluten-free too!
Easy Chocolate Almond Bark (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Super simple to make, this easy chocolate almond bark is the perfect sweet treat for chocolate lovers during the holidays! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too! Go make a batch (or two) this holiday season!
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Muffins (Dairy-Free Option)
These gluten-free double chocolate muffins are a rich, fudgy, and decadent treat for chocolate lovers. Moist and perfectly sweet, they make a great sweet snack or dessert, and can easily be made dairy-free. Bake a batch or two to enjoy them anytime you need a chocolate fix!
Creamy Chocolate Mousse (Gluten-Free)
This creamy gluten-free chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. Smooth and airy with a rich chocolate flavor, this 5-ingredient chocolate dessert looks impressive but is actually easy to make! Top it with whipped cream and chocolate shavings to make it more decadent.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These no-bake peanut butter chocolate oatmeal bars have a chewy oatmeal base that’s filled with peanut butter flavor, and topped with a layer of rich chocolate. A delicious dessert that’s also great for an anytime snack – it’s the perfect treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Chocolate Quinoa Crisps (Gluten-Free)
These easy chocolate quinoa crisps only require 3 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, and you’ve got a deliciously decadent chocolate dessert in almost no time at all! Totally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free too!
Easy Flourless Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
With a dense, fudgy texture, this decadent flourless chocolate cake is sure to be a favorite dessert at your next dinner party. With just a handful of ingredients, it has an intense chocolate flavor that’s luxuriously rich and that chocolate lovers will surely enjoy. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Crispy and golden on the edges, chewy on the inside, and full of rich chocolate chips, these almond flour chocolate chip cookies are great for chocolate chip cookie lovers, just completely gluten-free, dairy-free and lower in carbs!
Summer Fruit Favorites, Classic Desserts & Frozen Desserts
Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this easy gluten-free peach cobbler recipe, sweet and juicy peaches are topped with a light and fluffy cake batter that’s sprinkled with cinnamon. This delicious fruit cobbler makes a perfect dessert or decadent breakfast that can be made with fresh, frozen or canned peaches so you can enjoy it all year round! Ready in 45 minutes, it’s totally dairy-free and vegan too, but no one would know!
Easy Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Refreshing, sweet and tangy, this easy strawberry lemonade sorbet is a delicious summer treat to beat the heat. Perfect as a light dessert or sweet snack during the summer, you’ll be eating this on repeat! Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches
You’ll love these gluten-free ice cream sandwiches! With cookie dough ice cream sandwiched between two homemade chocolate chip cookies, these are the perfect summertime sweet treat!
2-Ingredient Homemade Banana Ice Cream (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
The creamiest homemade banana ice cream that feels just like the perfect soft serve. Just 2 ingredients required, no ice cream maker required, no-churn, made in just 5 minutes, and super healthy with zero added sugar. The perfect dessert for your sweet tooth on a hot summer day .Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.Â
Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie (Gluten-Free)
This easy no-bake lemon icebox pie requires few ingredients, little hands-on time, and is the perfect summer dessert. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a creamy citrus lemon filling, you’ll want to eat this lemon freezer pie all summer long! Totally gluten-free too.
Easy Greek Yogurt Cheesecake (Gluten-Free)
This easy Greek yogurt cheesecake makes a delicious dessert – with a crunchy gluten-free graham cracker crust and a lighter but still creamy filling. Go bake this cheesecake today! Totally gluten-free too!
Amazing Flourless Almond Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
This gluten-free almond cake is amazingly tender and moist. Made with almond meal, flavored with lemon zest, and topped with sliced almonds, this flourless almond cake is perfect for breakfast, a snack or a light dessert during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s or Easter. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and low carb too.
Easy Mixed Berry Yogurt Popsicles (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Refreshing, naturally sweetened 3-ingredient berry yogurt popsicles that are made with a medley of fresh berries, maple syrup, and coconut yogurt. This makes a healthy dessert or afternoon snack is perfect for beating the heat and celebrating the glorious days of summer. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these creamy yogurt popsicles which are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Moist Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist, tender and fragrant with citrus lemon, this gluten-free lemon bundt cake comes together very easily, tastes delicious and is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or an anytime snack! Totally dairy-free too. Go bake this gluten-free bundt cake today!
Easy Gluten-Free Banana Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist, tender and filled with banana flavor, this delicious gluten-free banana cake with cream cheese frosting is topped with sliced bananas and chopped walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, tea or dessert! Totally dairy-free too, but no one would know!
Swedish Apple Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
This Swedish apple cake, also known as äppelkaka, is tender, filled with warm spices, and topped with apples and chopped nuts. Finished off with a drizzle of caramel, this rustic apple cakes is the perfect treat for the fall season. Gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Apple Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist and flavorful, this easy gluten-free apple cake is filled with fresh cubed apples and makes the perfect breakfast, snack or even dessert for the fall when apples are in season. Totally dairy-free too. Go bake this beautiful cake today!
Easy Gluten-Free Coconut Cake (Dairy-Free)
A deliciously tender gluten-free coconut cake that is drizzled in a coconut glaze, and is bursting with coconut flavor. If you’re a fan of coconut, you’ll love a slice of this coconut cake along with a cup of tea. Totally dairy-free too.
Moist Gluten-Free Carrot Cake (Dairy-Free)
Moist, tender and flavorful, this gluten-free carrot cake is spread with a rich cream cheese frosting and decorated with chopped pecans. Great for birthdays or holidays such as Easter or Mother’s day. Totally dairy-free too.
Almond Flour Peach Cobbler (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
In this almond flour peach cobbler, juicy peaches are baked beneath a golden almond flour topping that’s soft, buttery, and perfectly crisp around the edges, all without any gluten or dairy. This simple cobbler highlights the natural sweetness of fresh peaches, and comes together with minimal effort, and is perfect at a backyard barbecue, family gathering, or simply enjoying peach season at home.
Gluten-Free Peach Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
You’ll love this gluten-free peach crisp – a bed of sweet, tender peaches topped with a crispy oat crumble that gives this summer peach dessert a great contrast. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish! Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Cherry Crumble (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
With a rich sweet cherry filling topped with a crispy topping, this easy cherry crumble is perfect for using up that summer cherry bounty! It’s a delicious dessert you’ll want to eat all summer long! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Gluten-Free Clafoutis (Dairy-Free)
This deliciously easy gluten-free clafoutis is filled with sweet, juicy cherries, puffed and golden at the edges, and dusted with finely shredded coconut. This quick cherry dessert comes together in just 30 minutes, cooks in just one skillet, and you can use fresh or frozen cherries too. Dairy-free too, but you wouldn’t know it!
Vegan Lemon Cheesecake (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
This easy no-bake vegan lemon cheesecake is the perfect dessert for Easter, Mother’s day or any holiday. With a crunchy walnut and almond base and a deliciously creamy and refreshing lemon cashew cream filling, this cheesecake is totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too, but no one would care!Â
Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie (Dairy-Free)
This amazing gluten-free lemon meringue pie is the perfect dessert for any special occasion (think Mother’s day, Christmas, Easter, or any day you want to celebrate at all). A deliciously light and flaky crust filled with smooth, citrusy lemon curd and topped with a sweet and stable Italian meringue that doesn’t weep even after a few days. Totally dairy-free too, but honestly you wouldn’t care!
Gluten-Free Blueberry Dump Cake (Vegan)
Super easy to make, this gluten-free blueberry dump cake recipe requires very little hands-on prep time, and is ready in under an hour! Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this gluten-free blueberry crisp, a bed of sweet blueberries is covered with a golden brown and crispy oat topping. Perfect for breakfast, or served as dessert with a scoop of ice cream. Totally dairy-free and vegan too!
Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie (Dairy-Free)
In this gluten-free blueberry pie recipe, a flaky homemade pie crust is filled with sweet juicy blueberries. Topped with a scoop of homemade ice cream, this easy blueberry pie is perfect for a summertime dessert or sweet treat. Totally dairy-free too.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Donuts (Dairy-Free)
These soft, tender gluten-free blueberry donuts are coated in an easy blueberry glaze. The perfect sweet snack or dessert for blueberry season (or anytime!). Dairy-free too.
Gluten-free Berry Crisp (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
In this easy gluten-free berry crisp, a bed of warm blueberries and raspberries bubbling in their juices is nestled below a canopy of crispy baked oats. Ready in just 35 minutes, it makes the perfect breakfast to start your day, or a dessert to complement any meal (add a scoop of ice cream)! Totally dairy-free and vegan too.
Easy Gluten-Free Berry Crumble (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
This gluten-free berry crumble is best served warm with a generous scoop of ice cream. A delicious bed of juicy and bubbly mixed berries topped with a crunchy crumble topping, this easy dessert is ready in an hour and is dairy-free and vegan too!
Easy Strawberry Crumble Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These delicious strawberry crumble bars make the perfect anytime snack and an easy summer dessert! Deliciously sweet with the season’s freshest strawberries, these are the best way to celebrate spring and summer. They’re also gluten-free and dairy-free, but no one would care!
Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake (Dairy-Free)
In this easy gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipe, a sweet biscuit base is filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for the most delicious sweet treat for spring or summer! Dairy-free too.
Easy Gluten-Free Strawberry Pie (Dairy-Free)
In this gluten-free strawberry pie recipe, a crunchy homemade pie crust is filled with sweet fresh strawberries. Perfect for the summer season, this delicious strawberry pie makes a perfect dessert on its own or topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Totally dairy-free too.
Amazing Gluten-Free Strawberry Cake (Dairy-Free)
With a moist and tender crumb, this gluten-free strawberry cake is topped with fresh strawberries and sprinkled in a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or serve it with ice cream for a more decadent dessert. Totally dairy-free too.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cups (Gluten-Free, No-Bake)
These easy no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups are your favorite strawberry cheesecake in individual sized portions. There’s no baking required, and you can prepare a batch of these dessert cups very quickly! Gluten-free with dairy-free options too.
