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All of these recipes are gluten-free recipes to enjoy on Christmas morning for breakfast or brunch. Yes, I know it’s the day after Christmas! LOL But life comes at you fast and I didn’t finish this collection until this morning!
And these are recipes you can enjoy any morning during Christmas week, perhaps when things have slowed down quite a bit. To be honest, that’s actually my favorite time to enjoy a special breakfast or brunch. When there aren’t a million other things on my to-do list. Such meals also help perk me up if I’m feeling a bit blue after the main holiday festivities.
These recipes would also be great for New Year’s Day or really any special day. Although admittedly, a few are winter themed and you might feel a bit silly making a few of them during the summer months. “Might” is the operative word there. Always seize your joy—even when it doesn’t fit traditional expectations. A snowman cheese ball might be just the thing one needs during the summer heat!
Some of these recipes may surprise you because they’re not traditional breakfast or brunch recipes. However, sustenance is important and some of these non-traditional recipes will greatly appeal to the folks who normally skip breakfast. And that’s a bonus. Let’s get some fortifying food in everyone on those festive but busy days!
Gluten-Free Recipes To Enjoy on Christmas Morning (or Any Other Very Special Day)
~ All-American Breakfast Bakefrom Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, paleo, primal
All-American Breakfast Bake from Against All Grain
~ Bacon Cheddar Dip from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free (see many more bacon recipes here)
Bacon Cheddar Dip from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
~ Banana Kahlua Coconut Cake from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Banana Kahlua Coconut Cake from Gluten Free Easily (photo by Michelle’s Gluten-Free Kitchen)
~ Basil Prosciutto Corn Muffins from Jenn Cuisine ~ gluten free
Basil Prosciutto Corn Muffins from Jenn Cuisine
~ Chocolate Eclairs from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (See more chocolate éclair recipes here.)
Chocolate Eclairs from Gluten-Free Alchemist
~ Chocolate Protein Muffins from Andrea Wyckoff via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian, paleo, primal, with low-carb, keto, and sugar-free options
~ Cinnamon Bun Cake (via The Wayback Machine) from Kim Maes (formerly Cook IT Allergy Free) ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options
Cinnamon Bun Cake from Kim Maes
~ Cinnamon Bun Muffins from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal
Cinnamon Bun Muffins from Elana’s Pantry
~ Cinnamon Roll Muffins from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Cinnamon Roll Muffins from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Coffee Cake Muffins from Celiac in the City ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options
Coffee Cake Muffins from Celiac in the City
~ Crab Ball from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, egg free, sugar free
~ Easy Hollandaise Sauce (for homemade Eggs Benedict) from Michelle’s Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian
Easy Hollandaise Sauce from Michelle’s Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Everything Bagel Pull-Apart Bread from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, low-carb, keto
Keto Everything Bagel Pull-Apart Bread from All Day I Dream About Food
~ Forgotten Cookies from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (Note: These must be prepared the night before.)
Forgotten Cookies from Gluten Free Easily
~ Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options
Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls from Fearless Dining
~ Gingerbread Latte from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, with refined sugar-free, paleo, primal options
Gingerbread Latte from Against All Grain
~ Instant Pot Cheese Grits from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan option
Instant Pot Cheese Grits from In Johnna’s Kitchen
~ Keto Breakfast Pizza from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, low carb, keto
Keto Breakfast Pizza from All Day I Dream About Food
~ Keto Pancakes or Waffles from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, keto, low carb
Keto Pancakes or Waffles from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations
~ Kringle from Kim Maes (formerly Cook IT Allergy Free) via The Wayback Machine ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Kringle from Kim Maes
~ Lemon Ricotta Cake Muffins from Free Range Cookie via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Lemon Ricotta Cake Muffins from Linda Daniels
~ Marvelous Cheese Muffins from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Marvelous Cheese Muffins from Gluten Free Easily
~ Muffins That Taste Like Donuts from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (readers report using dairy-free substitutes successfully)
Gluten-Free Muffins That Taste Like Donuts from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet
~ Overnight French Toast Casserole from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian (or try my Honey French Toast if you need something more “on the spot”)
~ Pecan Pie Mini Muffins from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins from Gluten Free Easily
~ Pizza Cheese Buns from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet ~ gluten free
Pizza Cheese Buns from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet
~ Pizza Dip from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, with vegetarian option
Pizza Dip from Gluten Free Easily (photo by Michelle’s Gluten-Free Kitchen)
~ Powdered Sugar Donut Muffins via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan
Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins from In Johnna’s Kitchen
~ Raspberry Sweet Rolls from Live Free, Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian (you can use any type of jam to flavor these sweet rolls)
Raspberry Sweet Rolls from Live Free, Gluten Free
~ Ricotta Donut Holes from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Ricotta Donut Holes from In Johnna’s Kitchen
~ Sneaky Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins from ChaCha’s Gluten-Free Kitchen via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian
Sneaky Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins from ChaCha’s Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Snowman Cheese Ball from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, primal, low carb, keto
Snowman Cheese Ball from All Day I Dream About Food
~ Southwestern Egg Skillet from Kalyn’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, low carb
Southwestern Egg Skillet from Kalyn’s Kitchen
~ Spinach Quiche (Bacon Optional) from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian option
Spinach Quiche (With or Without Bacon) from Gluten Free Easily
~ Tiramisu-Stuffed French Toast from My Gluten-Free Cucina ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Tiramisu-Stuffed French Toast from My Gluten-Free Cucina
~ The Ultimate Gluten-Free Sticky Monkey Bread from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Monkey Bread from Faithfully Gluten Free
~ Volcano Pancake from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options Also, check out the Apple Cinnamon Volcano Pancake. I think it’s just as popular (maybe more so!) than the original!
Volcano Pancake from Gluten Free Easily
Apple Cinnamon Volcano Pancake from Gluten Free Easily
I bet you have your own gluten-free recipes to enjoy on Christmas morning but I hope you’ve seen at least one or two here that you’d like to try next Christmas, this week, New Year’s Day, or another day when a special breakfast or brunch is merited! Happy holidays!
Originally published December 26, 2022.