We’ve rounded up the best gluten-free Halloween recipes so you can enjoy every part of the holiday without missing out on flavor or fun.
We love making Halloween recipes gluten free because this holiday is all about creativity. You can make cookies shaped like monsters, cupcakes decorated like ghosts, or savory snacks that look creepy but taste amazing. We’ve included some tips for baking and cooking gluten free at Halloween so you can have fun without worrying about ingredients.
The Best Halloween Recipes (All Gluten Free)
Halloween is one of my favorite times to bake and cook because it is playful and fun. I recently asked some of my favorite gluten-free bloggers and recipe developers to share their go-to Halloween recipes.
What you will find below is a mix of spooky cookies, festive cupcakes, fun candy alternatives, and even a few savory snacks.
Every recipe here is gluten free. Some are naturally gluten free and others were developed with gluten free flours. If you are planning a party or just want to make treats for your family, these gluten-free Halloween recipes will be perfect.
Gluten-Free Halloween Cookies
Monster Cookies
Colorful, chewy, and filled with chocolate candies, gluten-free monster cookies are a Halloween classic. Add candy eyes to make them extra spooky. Kids love these because every cookie looks a little different.
These are also a coffee-shop favorite. They're so colorful, and it's delightful to make them gluten free.
Jack-O-Lantern Sugar Cookies
Gluten-free Halloween sugar cookies decorated with white icing in jack-o-lantern, or even in spiderweb designs. They look impressive but are simple to make.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, flavorful cookies with just the right amount of chocolate. These make the whole kitchen smell like autumn. This pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe is one of my all-time favorites.
Gluten-Free Halloween Cupcakes & Cakes
Pumpkin Roll
This gluten-free pumpkin roll is another classic for Halloween parties (and for Thanksgiving). It has a rich cream-cheese frosting filling, and it's a showstopper as soon as you slice it.
Graveyard Cake
A rich gluten-free chocolate cake decorated with crushed cookie “dirt” and gluten-free cookie “tombstones.” Add gummy worms for a creepy effect. This looks even better if you can make a grey frosting as decoration.
Goblin Green Cloud Bread
I love the surpising green color inside this cloud bread. It's a halloween surprise and it's one of the best breakfasts I can imagine for spooky season.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Ghost Toppers
Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with white frosting swirls that look like ghosts. Perfect for parties and fun for kids to decorate. The trick is to find fun candy decorations for eyes.
Gluten-Free Halloween Treats & Candy Alternatives
Blood Red Velvet Cake
The trick for making a vampire-friendly cake is to use red velvet inside. Bonus points if you use black food coloring for the frosting. A red velvet cake is such a creative idea on Halloween.
Applesauce Cake
It's apple season, and if you're coming back from the orchard with some extras to spare, this is such a perfect option. Applesauce cake is moist and topped with a fancy white chocolate ganache.
Caramel Popcorn
Caramel corn is best when made at home using homemade caramel. Make a big batch for parties. It is naturally gluten free and always a crowd-pleaser.
Savory Gluten-Free Halloween Recipes
Stuffed Jack-O’-Lantern Peppers
Bell peppers carved like pumpkins and stuffed with rice, meat, or veggies. They look amazing on the table and taste delicious. Just make stuffed peppers, and carve the face on the side!
Pumpkin Bread
Tender paleo pumpkin bread is a perfect treat for grown ups on Halloween. It's also sweetened with chocolate chips.
Pumpkin Porridge
While it's not as on-brand as a stew or chili baked inside of a pumpkin, it's the most autumnal breakfast I can think of. This pumpkin porridge recipe is also paleo friendly.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Surprisingly simple to make, pumpkin pancakes are a great way to use extra pumpkin puree. And they smell delicious with a little pumpkin pie spice in the mix.
Spooky Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs decorated with olive “spiders” or paprika “pumpkin” tops. A fun savory option among all the sweets. Here's an easy deviled eggs recipe from Tastes Better from Scratch.
More Gluten-Free Halloween Recipes
Here are a few other food-allergy-friendly recipes we love during the spookiest time of year. They're great at parties, and they're a little more satisfying than the classic roasted pumpkin seeds we make after carving jack-o-lanterns.
- Gluten-Free Witch Finger Cookies by Beyond Flour
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes by Iowa Girl Eats
- Coconut Banana Ghosts by My Kids Lick the Bowl
- Halloween Chocolate Bark by Just As Tasty
- Gluten-Free Candy Apples by Calla's Clean Eats
- Spooky Black Bean Dip by Garlic & Zest
You can also get creative with things like a Halloween fruit salad (focus on dark grapes, blackberries, and have everything pop out of a watermelon with a face cut into it). There are so many ways to get inspired!
Most of the recipes I've mentioned here also have dairy free or vegan versions. Sometimes it's as easy as swapping out aquafaba for egg, using a nondairy milk instead of regular milk, or swapping in oil for butter.
Are there any I missed? What else do you like to make this time of year? Let me know in the comments!
Gluten-Free Halloween FAQs
Is Halloween candy gluten free?
Some store-bought Halloween candy is gluten free but not all. Always check labels and watch out for cross-contamination with caramel or coatings.
What gluten-free flours work best for spooky cookies?
We like to use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for cookies. Almond flour and coconut flour can also work depending on the recipe.
Can I use natural food coloring for Halloween treats?
Yes, there are natural food coloring options made from vegetables and spices. They work well for cookies and frostings.
How do I make sure Halloween snacks are safe for kids with celiac?
Read every label carefully, prepare food in a gluten-free kitchen when possible, and avoid bulk bins that may cause cross-contamination.
Gluten-free Halloween recipes can be sweet, spooky, or savory, and each one brings something special to the table. Pick your favorites and make this Halloween both safe and delicious.
Happy Halloween!
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