Search and Hit Enter
Gluten free, Recipes, Resources

Easy gluten free recipes

BY Georgia McDermott
An aerial close up view of a wok filled with FODMAP friendly vegetarian Pad Thai

Gluten free cooking can be tricky and finicky. Sometimes it can be hard to know where to begin, which makes starting a gluten free diet particularly difficult. This is why I am sharing a roundup of all my favourite easy gluten free recipes.

Easy gluten free recipes

These recipes are all gluten free, of course. However, we also have plenty of egg free, dairy free, vegan, xanthan gum free, nut free and low FODMAP options. I aim to cater to as many different diets as I can, because I know how hard it can be to find recipes when you have more than one requirement.

Which brings me to an important point. What counts as an easy recipe? For me, easy recipes encompass a few things. Firstly, they use easy to find ingredients that can be found at most supermarkets. I live in Australia, so all of these recipes use ingredients you should be able to find at our supermarkets.

Secondly, they have shorter ingredient lists. An easy recipe shouldn’t have 1000 different ingredients involved – it should be, for lack of a better word, easy.

Finally, easy recipes don’t require extensive skill, experience or know how. I have chosen these recipes because I think they are the most approachable for a beginner. Gluten free cooking does require a bit of intuition, but these recipes should be attainable.

An aerial macro view of a gluten free chocolate cake iced with chocolate buttercream and finished with sea salt flakes

More gluten free resources

Gluten free breakfasts

Gluten free porridge

One thing I missed when I went gluten free was a big bowl of porridge. Oats aren’t considered gluten free in Australia, so they were off the menu. Not anymore with this delicious and easy gluten free porridge recipe that uses rice flakes.

Gluten free porridge recipe (no oats)
A gluten free, oat free porridge for winter mornings.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of a sunlit bowl of gluten free porridge topped with banana coins, maple syrup and toasted hemp seeds. The bowl sits on a white marble table and two water glasses sit to the top left of the image
An aerial sunlit image of a bowl of gluten free porridge topped with bananas, maple syrup and yoghurt

Buckwheat flour cinnamon raisin bread

This simple cinnamon raisin bread is a recipe in my second buckwheat flour e-book. It uses all buckwheat flour and yogurt for a quick and easy bread that tastes delicious.

A brightly lit aerial image of a slice of buckwheat cinnamon raisin toast on a bright blue ceramic plate

Gluten free granola

Because oats aren’t considered gluten free in Australia, a good granola can be hard to come by. This recipe uses rice flakes instead of oats for a completely gluten free (and vegan) end result.

Gluten free granola (no oats)
A super simple granola recipe that uses rice flakes instead of oats.
Check out this recipe
A brightly lit image of a tray of gluten free granola on a white stone bench top. two sunlit glasses of water sit to the top left of the image.
A brightly lit image of a tray of gluten free granola on a white stone bench top. two sunlit glasses of water sit to the top left of the image.

Gluten free protein pancakes without protein powder

This single serve recipe couldn’t be easier to make! It is gluten free and high protein without any protein powder involved. Easy and delicious.

Protein pancakes without protein powder
A simple gluten free breakfast that will help hit your protein goals.
Check out this recipe
A side on image of gluten free protein pancakes without protein powder stacked and topped with yoghurt and blueberries. The pancakes sit on a small white plate atop a white marble table. A glass of water and a bowl of blueberries sit in the background
A side on image of gluten free protein pancakes without protein powder stacked and topped with yoghurt and blueberries. The pancakes sit on a small white plate atop a white marble table. A glass of water and a bowl of blueberries sit in the background

Gluten free snacks

Apparently I think snacks are mostly muffins?

Gluten free vegan blueberry muffins

This muffin recipe is my absolute favourite. It uses a single flour (rice flour) and is gluten free, vegan (and thus egg free) and xanthan gum free. All you have to is mix and bake – no equipment required.

Vegan gluten-free blueberry muffins
Vegan, gluten free, nut free and xanthan gum free.
Check out this recipe
A close up of some vegan, gluten free blueberry muffins in a rustic muffin tray
A stack of blueberry filled vegan, gluten free muffins against a mottled blue backdrop

Gluten free banana carrot muffins

Fruit and veg in a cake form? Sign me up. These wholesome muffins use buckwheat flour and rice flour as the base, along with yoghurt, carrot and banana for binding. An easy snack to have on hand.

Gluten free banana carrot muffins
A delicious and simple muffin that helps sneak in some fruit and veg.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of gluten free banana carrot muffins on a bright blue ceramic plate
An aerial view of gluten free banana carrot muffins on a bright blue ceramic plate atop a white marble table. The muffins are casually arranged and a water glass sits to the top right of the image.

Gluten free granola bars

These granola bars are chewy and delicious. More than that, though, they are easy to make. Mix them up, press them in and set them in the fridge. An easy and delicious gluten free snack.

Gluten free granola bars
Vegan and gluten free granola bars that use quinoa flakes instead of oats.
Check out this recipe
An aerial close up image of gluten free granola bars on brown baking paper that have been drizzled with white chocolate
An aerial image of a gluten free granola bar drizzled with white chocolate atop a bright blue ceramic plate

Gluten free buckwheat muffins

There’s definitely a buckwheat theme here and I’m not mad about it. These muffins use 100% buckwheat flour – no starches, other gluten free flours or nut meal required. An easy recipe that you can flavour as you wish.

Buckwheat muffins (gluten free)
Delicious muffins made with yoghurt and 100% buckwheat flour.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of a gluten free buckwheat muffin with blueberries on top. The muffin sits on a dark steel backdrop
An aerial image of a gluten free buckwheat muffin with blueberries on top. The muffin sits on a dark steel backdrop

Easy gluten free bread recipes

Easy gluten free breads can be hard to come by. These are the recipes on my site with the simplest methods and ingredient lists.

Gluten free buckwheat bread

This buckwheat bread is probably the easiest bread recipe on my site. Buckwheat flour is forgiving and it creates a lovely flexible crumb for your bread. I make this recipe weekly.

Gluten free buckwheat bread
An easy and quick gluten free bread recipe.
Check out this recipe
A side on view of a loaf of gluten free buckwheat bread on a white marble table. The loaf has been sliced and faces the camera, revealing the fluffy inner crumb. A second loaf sits off on angle behind the loaf.
A side on view of a loaf of gluten free buckwheat bread on a white marble table. The loaf has been sliced and faces the camera, revealing the fluffy inner crumb. A second loaf sits off on angle behind the loaf.

100% buckwheat flour bread

If you want a starch free buckwheat bread recipe, look no further. This loaf uses 100% buckwheat flour and yoghurt to create a soft and elastic crumb. It is a recipe in my first buckwheat flour e-book.

A side on image of a loaf of sliced gluten free buckwheat bread on a white marble table

Gluten free teff bread

Enough of the buckwheat, you say! Fair enough. This teff bread recipe is similar to the buckwheat bread in it’s simplicity, so it’s a great simple loaf that is delicious toasted.

Teff bread (gluten free, vegan)
A simple and delicious loaf that uses teff flour.
Check out this recipe
A moody side on image of a loaf of teff bread on a white marble table against a dark backdrop. The bread has been sliced, revealing the soft crumb inside.
An aerial image of a slice of gluten free teff bread on a white speckled ceramic plate

Gluten free seeded buckwheat bread

Just kidding, more buckwheat. This loaf combines the simplicity of my buckwheat bread recipe with the delicious crunch of seeds. It is high fibre and makes delicious toast.

Seeded buckwheat bread
The ease of buckwheat bread with the delicious crunch and nutty flavour of toasted seeds.
Check out this recipe
A side on image of a loaf of gluten free seeded buckwheat bread on a white marble table against a white backdrop. the loaf has been sliced to reveal the seeded inner crumb of the bread.
A side on image of a loaf of gluten free seeded buckwheat bread on a white marble table against a white backdrop. the loaf has been sliced to reveal the seeded inner crumb of the bread.

Easy gluten free wrap recipes

A wrap can be an incredibly helpful tool in a gluten free meal plan. Use it as a breakfast tortilla, a regular tortilla, a lunch wrap or even a lazy pizza base.

Gluten free buckwheat wraps

I make this easy recipe over and over again. In fact, I’m about to finish off this post and make a TikTok style egg wrap for dinner. The wraps use buckwheat flour, psyllium husk powder and yoghurt to create a simple and flexible end result.

Buckwheat wraps (gluten free)
My favourite ever wraps that I make weekly!
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of buckwheat wraps on a cooling rack atop a white marble table
An aerial image of buckwheat wraps on a cooling rack atop a white marble table

Gluten free teff wraps

If you’re not a buckwheat fan, how about teff?

Teff wraps (gluten free)
A simple and flexible wrap recipe that uses teff flour.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of teff wraps on a white plate and a white marble table in contrasting sunlight. A glass of water sits to the top left of the image, creating light and shadow patterns across the wraps.
An aerial image of teff wraps on a white plate and a white marble table in contrasting sunlight. A glass of water sits to the top left of the image, creating light and shadow patterns across the wraps.

Gluten free quinoa wraps

And if you’re not a buckwheat fan or a teff fan, how about quinoa?!

Quinoa wraps (gluten free)
Deliciously nutty gluten free wraps that use quinoa flour.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of a stack of quinoa wraps on a white marble table
A side on image of gluten free quinoa wraps on a white marble table. The wraps have been folded to demonstrate their flexibility, revealing golden brown spots on the top wrap.

Grain free cassava wraps

And if… Just kidding. These grain free cassava wraps are a little different than the wraps above. They use cassava flour and tapioca for a flexible wrap that doesn’t need yoghurt.

Grain free cassava wraps
A simple and delicious way to use cassava flour.
Check out this recipe
An aerial sunlit view of three gluten free wraps atop a white speckled ceramic plate on a white benchtop. Glasses of water sit in the top left and right hand corners, creating a light and shadow pattern across to the right of the image
An aerial sunlit view of three gluten free wraps atop a white speckled ceramic plate on a white benchtop. Glasses of water sit in the top left and right hand corners, creating a light and shadow pattern across to the right of the image

Gluten free dumplings and buns

I would describe this section as ‘easy versions of complex recipes’. While crimping a dumpling is not necessarily a beginner activity, these recipes aim to create gluten free versions of dumplings and buns that are as easy as they can be.

Gluten free vegan dumpling wrappers

These gluten free, vegan and xanthan gum free dumpling wrappers are so much easier than you’d think, thanks to the magic of the scald.

Gluten free dumpling wrappers
Gluten free, vegan and xanthan gum free yet still easy to fold and crimp.
Check out this recipe
A plate of vegan, gluten free and FODMAP friendly dumplings sit atop a white marble table. The dumplings are pleated, and drizzled with chilli oil, tamari and spring onion greens. Chopsticks rest on the edge of the plate and a small ceramic dish of spring onion greens sits to the left of the dumplings
A plate of vegan, gluten free and FODMAP friendly dumplings sit atop a light green linen tablecloth. The dumplings are pleated, and drizzled with chilli oil, tamari and spring onion greens. Chopsticks rest on the edge of the plate and a small ceramic dish of spring onion greens sits to the bottom left of the dumplings

Gluten free Varenyky

This easy Varenyky recipe is based on my dumpling recipe but with a few tweaks to account for a starchy potato filling.

Gluten free Varenyky with potato cheese filling
Delicious Ukrainian dumplings that are made without xanthan gum or eggs.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a white ceramic bowl filled with gluten free, FODMAP friendly Varenyky. They have been pan fried, with golden brown crispy surfaces. They are topped with sour cream, dill and chilli oil. The bowl sits atop a dark grey metal backdrop.
An aerial view of a white speckled ceramic bowl filled with golden brown fried varenyky that are gluten free. The bowl sits atop a white marble table and is surrounded by trays of uncooked Vareniki and plates of cooked Vareniki.

Gluten free pierogi

Finally, pierogi. These delicious little morsels use the easiest fold possible (half moon) so even beginners can get involved.

Gluten free pierogi
Delicious gluten free pierogi made without xanthan gum or nuts.
Check out this recipe
An aerial close up image of a white ceramic plate topped with gluten free pierogi. The pierogi are finished with vegetarian bacon and chives and the plate sits atop a white marble table.
An aerial close up image of a white ceramic plate topped with gluten free pierogi. The pierogi are finished with vegetarian bacon and chives and the plate sits atop a white marble table.

Gluten free bao buns or steamed buns

This recipe only needs two flours (white rice flour and tapioca flour) and no xanthan gum at all. A deceptively simple recipe that makes gorgeously light and fluffy bao buns or steamed buns.

Gluten free bao buns
Delicious, fluffy and xanthan gum free bao buns (or steamed buns) that are easy to make.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of gluten free bao buns stuffed with chilli tofu on a white speckled ceramic plate
A side on image of two gluten free steamed buns topped with chilli crisp and chopped coriander. The buns sit on a bright blue ceramic plate atop a white marble table.

Easy gluten free pasta dishes

These recipes all use store bought gluten free pasta to make weeknight dinners as easy as possible.

Easy low FODMAP pasta

This low FODMAP pasta combines delicious flavours to create a full bodied, weeknight appropriate low FODMAP pasta sauce. I used Farabella gluten free mafaldine to make this dish.

Low FODMAP Pasta
An easy and delicious everyday low FODMAP pasta that uses gluten free noodles.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of a low FODMAP pasta dish in a an olive green skillet atop a white marble table. The pasta is topped with parsley, parmesan and red chlli.
An aerial image of a low FODMAP pasta dish in a an olive green skillet atop a white marble table. The pasta is topped with parsley, parmesan and red chlli.

Low FODMAP pumpkin goats cheese pasta

A deliciously comforting Autumn pasta that uses gluten free rigatoni.

Low FODMAP pumpkin pasta
An easy autumnal recipe that uses gluten free pasta.
Check out this recipe
An aerial image of white ceramic plates filled with low FODMAP pumpkin pasta on a white marble table. The pasta is topped with goat's cheese and chopped hazelnuts.
An aerial image of white ceramic plates filled with low FODMAP pumpkin pasta on a white marble table. The pasta is topped with goat's cheese and chopped hazelnuts.

High protein pesto pasta

There’s nothing I love more than healthy meals disguised as decadent ones. This high protein pasta sauce combines beans, cottage cheese, kale and basil to create a delicious protein packed pesto sauce. Serve it with gluten free pasta and roasted chickpeas for a delicious and nutritious dinner.

Green protein pasta sauce
A quick and easy high protein pasta sauce that tastes just like pesto.
Check out this recipe
A close up aerial view of a white speckled ceramic plate topped with spaghetti in green protein pasta sauce. The spaghetti is then topped with freshly grated parmesan, black pepper and garlic infused oil.
A close up macro aerial view of gluten free casarecce pasta smothered in FODMAP friendly pesto and topped with crispy roasted chickpeas, lemony breadcrumbs and homemade lactose free mascarpone

Low FODMAP chilli oil noodles

This is my favourite easy recipe, hands down. It tastes so incredibly good that you would never know it took 10 minutes to make. Most store bought gluten free noodle brands leave a bit to be desired, so I use store bought gluten free spaghetti instead.

FODMAP friendly chilli oil noodles
Incredibly delicious chilli oil noodles that are easy in the time it takes to cook the noodles. I use gluten free spaghetti to make the process speedy.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of two white bowls of FODMAP-friendly chilli oil noodles. The bowls sit atop a light grey stone background, and one bowl is the centre of the image, while the other peeks out of the top lefthand corner. The bowl in the centre has a fork in it, poking out the top right hand side of the image. The noodles are casually topped with spring onion greens, toasted sesame seeds and cucumber batons
An aerial view of two white bowls of FODMAP-friendly chilli oil noodles. The bowls sit atop a light grey stone background, and one bowl is the centre of the image, while the other peeks out of the top lefthand corner. The bowl in the centre has a fork in it, poking out the top right hand side of the image. The noodles are casually topped with spring onion greens and toasted sesame seeds

Easy gluten free dinners

Delicious easy weeknight dinners that are full of flavour and lacking in gluten.

Low FODMAP Pad Thai

I could eat Pad Thai every day for the rest of my life. This recipe is a low FODMAP, vegetarian or vegan and gluten free take on the classic.

Low FODMAP Pad Thai (vegetarian, vegan option)
An easy and delicious take on the classic that is gluten free and vegetarian or vegan.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a black skillet filled with FODMAP friendly Pad Thai on a white marble table. A glass of water sits to the top left of the image, catching sunlight. The Pad Thai is casually arranged and topped with spring onion greens, bean sprouts, toasted peanuts and wedges of lime
An aerial view of a black skillet filled with FODMAP friendly Pad Thai on a white marble table. A glass of water sits to the top left of the image, catching sunlight. The Pad Thai is casually arranged and topped with spring onion greens, bean sprouts, toasted peanuts and wedges of lime

Gluten free yeasted pizza bases

Pizza night can be difficult when there’s no gluten allowed. Not anymore with this easy recipe for gluten free pizza bases. My low FODMAP pizza sauce recipe is equally simple, too.

Gluten free pizza bases without xanthan gum (vegan)
An easy and delicious recipe for gluten free, xanthan gum free pizza bases.
An aerial view of three gluten free sourdough pizza bases topped with FODMAP friendly pizza sauce and melty cheese. The pizzas sit in a diagonal pattern on the table and a glass of water sits in the top right hand side of the image
A gluten free sourdough margherita pizza against a white marble backdrop with a glass of water in the top right corner

Low FODMAP fish parcels

Is there an easier way to cook fish than in a parcel? Computer says no. This recipe packs in the flavour and makes a very easy gluten free dinner with some rice and Asian greens.

Low FODMAP ginger soy fish parcel
A delicious and incredibly simple way to cook. Serve with rice and sautéed Asian greens for a quick midweek dinner.
Check out this recipe
A side on image of Asian baked barramundi on a bed of rice in a white ceramic bowl. The fish is topped with coriander and red chilli and the bowl sits atop an olive green backdrop. It is surrounded by ingredients for the fish and a sunlit glass of water.
A side on image of Asian baked barramundi on a bed of rice in a white ceramic bowl. The fish is topped with coriander and red chilli and the bowl sits atop an olive green backdrop. It is surrounded by ingredients for the fish and a sunlit glass of water.

Low FODMAP tofu bolognese

Bolognese is an easy weeknight classic and so too is this low FODMAP vegan bolognese. It uses tofu instead of beef yet still retains that delicious classic flavour.

Low FODMAP Vegan Bolognese
A delicious vegetarian/vegan bolognese that is ready in a flash.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of four plates of FODMAP friendly vegan bolognese on dark blue ceramic plates against a dark blue steel backdrop
An aerial view of four plates of FODMAP friendly vegan bolognese on dark blue ceramic plates against a dark blue steel backdrop

Easy gluten free desserts

The grand finale! I chose these recipes because they are delicious classics that everyone loves, made as easy as possible.

Easy gluten free chocolate cake (dairy free option and vegan option)

My favourite cake recipe ever, this gluten free chocolate cake contains only a single flour and no xanthan gum. Mix and bake, it’s that simple! You can find my gluten free dairy free chocolate cake recipe here and my gluten free vegan chocolate cake recipe here.

Easy gluten free chocolate cake
My favourite cake recipe ever!
Check out this recipe
A side on image of a gluten free chocolate cake on a silver cake stand atop a white linen tablecloth. The cake has a slice taken out revealing the soft crumb and waves of chocolate buttercream. It stands against a rusty deep red backdrop
A dark and moody image of a gluten free vegan chocolate cake topped with buttercream and sea salt flakes. The cake has been sliced and one slice has been removed.

Gluten free vegan chocolate mug cake

There is no dessert that is easier to whip up than a mug cake. This gluten free chocolate mug is accidentally vegan and tastes out of this world.

Gluten free vegan chocolate mug cake
You would never know that this rich and delicious mug cake is gluten free and vegan.
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a gluten free chocolate mug cake in a white speckled mug atop a white speckled plate. The mug cake is topped with melting vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
A gluten free vegan mug with a big scoop of chocolate ice cream on top

Gluten free sticky date pudding (egg free, vegan option)

The best easy winter dessert that is always a crowd pleaser. This recipe is egg free, nut and xanthan gum free and has a vegan option as well.

Gluten free sticky date pudding
A delicious egg free and gluten free sticky date pudding.
Check out this recipe
A side on moody image of a gluten free sticky date pudding topped with melting vanilla ice cream. A spoon drizzles butterscotch sauce down onto the pudding from above.
A side on image of a gluten free sticky date pudding on a white marble table. The pudding has been topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with butterscotch sauce.

Gluten free banana cake

A delicious and super simple banana cake recipe that uses a single flour and is naturally egg free. If you use plant based milk and the lemon icing option, the cake is also vegan.

Gluten free banana cake (vegan option)
Another incredibly easy gluten free dessert (and a great way to use up ripe bananas)
Check out this recipe
An aerial view of a gluten free banana cake on a white speckled plate atop a white marble table. The banana cake is topped with cream cheese icing, sliced bananas and crushed walnuts

No Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.