Craving something sweet but trying to keep it gluten free? I’ve been there—standing in the kitchen, staring at the pantry, wondering if I can pull off a dessert that doesn’t taste like cardboard. Good news: you absolutely can.

I’ve tested, tweaked, and occasionally burned my way through dozens of recipes to find the easiest, most reliable gluten free desserts. Some of these saved me during last-minute dinner parties. Others rescued my late-night chocolate cravings. And yes, a few made me do a happy dance in my kitchen. 🙂

So grab your mixing bowl. Let’s make 21 simple gluten free desserts that actually taste amazing.

1. Flourless Chocolate Cake

Rich, dense, and unapologetically chocolatey. You won’t even miss flour.

Ingredients

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch pan.
2. Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
3. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cocoa powder.
4. Pour into pan and bake for 20–25 minutes.

Let it cool before slicing. Or don’t. I won’t judge.

2. No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These taste like peanut butter cups—but cheaper and faster.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1½ cups gluten free graham crumbs
• 1 cup melted chocolate

Instructions

1. Mix peanut butter, butter, sugar, and crumbs.
2. Press into a lined pan.
3. Spread melted chocolate on top.
4. Chill for 1 hour before slicing.

Ever wondered why these disappear in minutes? Because they’re dangerously good.

3. Gluten Free Brownies

You need a solid brownie recipe in your life.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup gluten free flour blend
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Melt butter and mix with sugar.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Stir in cocoa and flour.
4. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.

Fudgy centers = success.

4. Coconut Macaroons

Three ingredients. That’s it.

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded coconut
• ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Mix everything together.
2. Scoop onto baking sheet.
3. Bake at 325°F for 15–20 minutes.

Golden edges mean you nailed it.

5. Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Before you panic—no, it doesn’t taste like guacamole.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients until silky smooth.
2. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Serve with berries.

Creamy, rich, and secretly healthy-ish.

6. Almond Flour Cookies

Soft, chewy, and easy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

1. Mix everything.
2. Roll into balls.
3. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

They crisp on the edges but stay tender inside.

7. Rice Krispie Treats (GF Version)

Just make sure your cereal is labeled gluten free.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cups gluten free rice cereal
• 10 oz marshmallows

Instructions

1. Melt butter and marshmallows.
2. Stir in cereal.
3. Press into pan and cool.

Simple, nostalgic, perfect.

8. Lemon Almond Cake

Bright, fresh, and perfect with tea.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Pour into greased pan.
3. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

The lemon zest makes it pop.

9. Banana Oat Cookies

Naturally sweet and wholesome.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1½ cups gluten free oats
• ¼ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mash bananas.
2. Stir in oats and chips.
3. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.

Breakfast? Dessert? Why not both?

10. Chia Pudding

Zero baking required.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients.
2. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Top with fruit.

Ever tried this as a meal prep dessert? Game changer.

11. Peanut Butter Cookies (3 Ingredients)

You’ll memorize this recipe in seconds.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients.
2. Roll into balls and press with fork.
3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

That’s it. Seriously.

12. Gluten Free Apple Crisp

Warm and cozy.

Ingredients

• 3 sliced apples
• ½ cup gluten free oats
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup butter

Instructions

1. Place apples in baking dish.
2. Mix oats, sugar, butter.
3. Sprinkle over apples.
4. Bake 30 minutes at 350°F.

Serve warm. Add ice cream if you feel fancy.

13. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Minimal effort, maximum wow factor.

Ingredients

• Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup melted chocolate

Instructions

1. Dip strawberries in chocolate.
2. Place on parchment paper.
3. Chill until set.

Date night? Covered.

14. Gluten Free Cheesecake

Creamy and classic.

Ingredients

• 16 oz cream cheese
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• GF crust

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Pour into crust.
4. Bake 45 minutes at 325°F.

Cool completely before slicing. Patience pays off.

15. Mug Cake (Gluten Free)

Five minutes from craving to satisfaction.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp gluten free flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. Mix in mug.
2. Microwave 60–90 seconds.
3. Enjoy immediately.

Late-night cravings? Solved.

16. Coconut Flour Pancake Bites

Mini and adorable.

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut flour
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients.
2. Spoon into mini muffin tin.
3. Bake 12 minutes at 350°F.

They freeze beautifully, FYI.

17. Frozen Yogurt Bark

Cool and refreshing.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey
• Berries and nuts

Instructions

1. Spread yogurt on lined tray.
2. Add toppings.
3. Freeze 2 hours.
4. Break into pieces.

Perfect for summer.

18. Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Soft and cozy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1½ cups gluten free flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients.
2. Scoop onto tray.
3. Bake 12–15 minutes at 350°F.

Smells like fall instantly.

19. Panna Cotta

Elegant but shockingly simple.

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 packet gelatin

Instructions

1. Heat cream and sugar.
2. Stir in gelatin and vanilla.
3. Pour into cups.
4. Chill 4 hours.

It looks fancy, but you barely worked for it.

20. Chocolate Energy Balls

Snack meets dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten free oats
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Mix everything.
2. Roll into balls.
3. Chill 30 minutes.

Meal prep win.

21. Baked Cinnamon Apples

Simple comfort food.

Ingredients

• 4 apples
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Slice apples.
2. Toss with sugar and cinnamon.
3. Dot with butter.
4. Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.

Your kitchen will smell amazing.

Why These Simple Gluten Free Desserts Work

You don’t need complicated flour blends or weird ingredients. Most of these recipes use:

• Almond flour or coconut flour
• Naturally gluten free ingredients like oats (certified)
• Minimal steps and basic pantry staples

That’s the magic. Simple ingredients. Straightforward methods. Big flavor.

IMO, the key to great gluten free baking is moisture and fat balance. Almond flour adds richness. Eggs create structure. Butter or oil keeps everything tender. Ever notice how dry gluten free desserts feel disappointing? These recipes avoid that trap.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to sacrifice flavor to eat gluten free. You just need smart recipes and a little confidence.

Start with the brownies or the peanut butter cookies if you want guaranteed success. Try the panna cotta if you want to impress someone without breaking a sweat. And keep that mug cake recipe handy for emergencies.

So… which one are you making first? 😏

Go preheat that oven. Your sweet tooth won’t wait.