No flour? No problem! Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of quick and easy flourless desserts, including cookies, cheesecake, dips, ice cream and more.
Whether you have a celiac in the family, you’re sensitive to wheat, or you’re just all out of flour and you need to bake a treat, I’ve got you covered. There’s a whole world of flour-free dessert recipes that don’t compromise on flavor or texture. These gluten-free dessert recipes are easy to make and taste great. From chewy baked goods to creamy desserts and refreshing frozen treats, you’ll find the perfect recipe here.
Many of my other recipes can be turned into gluten-free desserts. Cup4Cup Multipurpose Flour can be used as a replacement for wheat flour in most recipes. Replace the all-purpose flour with an equal amount of the gluten-free flour. Try it with my Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting or Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Of course, if you are baking for someone who has celiac disease or another medical condition that can be exacerbated by eating wheat products, make sure that all the ingredients you use are certified gluten-free and that your kitchen and cooking equipment is clean to avoid any contamination from traces of wheat.
Flour-Free Cookies
Rolled oats or oat flour makes cookies that are chewy and hearty (and they’re full of healthy fiber and protein, too!). Some cookies, meanwhile, rely on eggs to bind ingredients together and provide structure.
Monster Cookies: Peanut butter and rolled oats form the base of these chewy treats that are chock-full of M&Ms, chocolate chips and even candy eyes!
Flourless Chocolate Cookies: Rich and fudgy, with a shiny, crackly exterior, these cookies are also naturally low in fat. They’re made with cocoa powder, cornstarch, egg whites and semisweet chocolate chips.
Edible Cookie Dough: Here’s one cookie dough that you can eat raw. It doesn’t contain flour or eggs, instead relying on rolled oats, butter and brown sugar to make a deliciously rich and creamy confection.
Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: Oats, peanut butter and eggs combine to make a hearty, chewy cookie that’s packed with protein and fiber. Add raisins or dried cranberries for a yummy variation.
Easy Coconut Macaroons: A foolproof recipe for chewy, moist coconut macaroons is a good one to have in your arsenal. Made of flaky coconut bound together with sweetened condensed milk and egg white, these cookies are versatile: drizzle the finished cookies with chocolate or press a marashcino cherry into the center.
Coconut Macaroons with Pineapple Jam: A riff on a beachy cocktail, this recipe for coconut macaroons filled with homemade pineapple jam will take you straight to the tropics.
Funfetti Marshmallow Popcorn Treats: Swap out crispy rice cereal for plain, freshly popped popcorn. These chewy bars are decorated with colorful sprinkles, making them a great bake-sale option for kids who can’t have wheat.
Healthy Breakfast Cookies: Cookies for breakfast? Absolutely, when they’re chock-full of nutritious ingredients like peanut butter, oats, nuts, bananas and dried fruit. I love to have these on hand for rushed mornings or for a healthy afternoon snack.
Creamy Desserts
Custards, puddings, and other creamy desserts are usually naturally gluten-free because they’re made from cream and eggs rather than flour. Check out these decadent desserts for a flour-free treat that’s rich and creamy.
Easy Creme Brulee Cheesecakes: Classic creme brulee gets a twist with the addition of cream cheese. A culinary torch makes the perfect burnt-sugar topping, but a preheated broiler can also work.
Thai Coconut Rice with Mango: A favorite Thai-restaurant dessert, rice simmered in coconut milk is topped with juicy mango. It’s not super sweet, so it can also double as a side dish.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip: This creamy dip, studded with chocolate chips, is fast and easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. It’s delicious served with mini pretzels, graham crackers or fresh fruit.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits: Instant vanilla pudding is dressed up for fall with pumpkin and spices. To make it gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free certified instant pudding mix and either omit the cookie “crust” or use a GF variety.
Candies and Confections
If you’re looking for flour-free sweets, candy is often a good bet. These gluten-free confections will satisfy a sweet tooth.
No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Cups: Step aside, peanut butter cups! These no-bake chocolate cups star a creamy cheesecake filling.
White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: Always elegant, chocolate-covered strawberries can be decorated with sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, or colored sanding sugar.
Easy Homemade Candy Apples: This classic carnival treat features a crunchy candy shell over crisp, juicy apples.
Halloween Candy Bark: Got leftover Halloween candy? Mix and match favorites in candy bark.
Frozen Treats
Ice cream and other frozen desserts are good naturally gluten-free dessert options. Check out some of our favorites.
Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Pops: These creamy froyo pops sneak in a one-two protein punch with creamy peanut butter and full-fat yogurt. The result is a frosty treat with a mission: To satisfy hunger cravings for taste testers of all ages!
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas: These simple and healthy frozen treats can be rolled in a variety of colorful sprinkles. They’re a great treat for a pool party.
Chocolate Pineapple On-a-Stick: Pineapple and chocolate may seem like a strange combination but don’t knock it ‘til you try it! These juicy, chocolate-covered pineapple wedges are a refreshing and healthy treat any time of year.
Easy Lemon Granita: Only three ingredients are needed for a refreshingly tart dessert. For a fun presentation, serve it in hollowed-out lemon halves.
No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream: No ice cream maker is needed for this rich three-ingredient ice cream recipe. And the stir-in options are endless, from candy pieces and fresh berries to extracts and chopped nuts.
Fruit Shaved Ice: Use your favorite frozen fruit and a food processor to make an easy riff on shaved ice. A drizzle of sweetened condensed milk is the perfect rich and creamy contrast to tangy fruit.
5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt: Three words: Healthy frozen yogurt. Grab whatever frozen fruit you have on hand, plus your yogurt of choice, and get blending. It really is that simple.
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