A FODMAP friendly, vegetarian Christmas is not a particularly easy feat. Given that the prized dishes are basically either meat, garlic, dried fruit or (for the vegetarian) a token bean salad, it is quite the opposite of smooth sailing. Fear not! This roundup of low FODMAP Christmas recipes (that are vegetarian) is here to save the day and save your stomach. Every recipe is also gluten free and there are plenty of vegan options as well.

Low FODMAP Christmas recipes

I’ve collated my favourites from the year and beyond – half sweet and half savoury. I hope you find something that will make Christmas day a little easier. So, without further ado, let’s begin the countdown. Or count-up, because I’m not tech savvy enough to go backwards.

Low FODMAP Christmas starters

Whipped garlic infused ghee with gluten free baguettes

This garlic infused ghee is a FODMAP friendly way to get garlic back into your life. Bonus? Add a little hot honey (1 teaspoon serves per person are FODMAP friendly) and bourbon for a festive, addictive treat.

Low FODMAP French onion dip

It can be hard to miss out on delicious onion based things, which is why I developed this low FODMAP French onion dip. It uses caramelised pickled onions (which have a low FODMAP threshold) and a lactose free dairy base. Deliciously onion flavoured dip without the ill effects afterwards!

Vegetarian sausage rolls with gluten free pastry

Vegetarian sausage rolls are an easy Australian Christmas starter. The perfect finger food, they are one of my delicious FODMAP friendly Christmas recipes.

Feta and spinach rolls (gluten free)

Another easy little piece of finger food, these spinach and feta rolls are low FODMAP, gluten free and nut free. They can also be made ahead of time.

Gluten free tomato, pesto and gruyere tart

This Gluten free tomato, pesto and gruyere tart is the perfect finger food that is conveniently Christmas themed. Speaking from experience,  this will be gone before you know it. Use vodka in place of the water to create an extra flaky pastry that gluten tolerants and intolerants alike will enjoy.

Gluten free brie and cranberry wreath

This recipe is a heavenly, festive Christmas that uses homemade, super flaky gluten free pastry. You can use the technique and fill it with whatever you fancy.

Low FODMAP vegan mozzarella

This low FODMAP vegan mozzarella is made with raw macadamias for a mild and creamy vegan cheese. It uses no yoghurt or nutritional yeast to ensure a creamy, salty and neutral flavoured mozzarella akin to the dairy version.

Low FODMAP Christmas mains

Gluten free pumpkin, sage and goat’s cheese tart

First off, this pumpkin, sage and goats cheese tart. It’s made with an easy butter and yoghurt pastry, and the filling is packed full of flavour thanks to (FODMAP friendly) leek greens and fresh sage. A deeply comforting festive treat.

Spanakopita style tart with easy gluten free yoghurt pastry

If the above flavour combination doesn’t appeal to you, how about a spanakopita tart? It’s fresh, filling, full of greens and easy to make ahead of time. You can keep it simple by not bothering with a pastry lid, too.

FODMAP friendly, gluten free and vegetarian moussaka

When you’re catering to a large vegetarian crowd, it can sometimes be easier to go big. Enter: the FODMAP friendly vegetarian moussaka, complete with vegetarian mince meat and a smokey bechamel. It can easily be made vegan by making a vegan bechamel, too.

Vegan low FODMAP lasagne

For when you’re feeding a large VEGAN crowd, this vegan, gluten free and FODMAP friendly lasagne should be in your future. It’s filling, delicious and feeds a crowd. Add a festive touch by grating some fresh nutmeg into the bechamel and adding some fresh sage to the mince meat. I also have a recipe for a vegetarian, veg and mince filled lasagne if that’s more your thing.

Low FODMAP vegetarian nut loaf

Ah the classic vegetarian Christmas dish – nut loaf. Although it never looks appealing, I’m very fond of the meaty umami hit that is a good nut loaf. An easy one to make ahead, too.

Low FODMAP Christmas side dishes

Quick and easy vegan gravy

A super speedy and delicious vegan gravy that is also gluten free and nut free.

Gluten free Yorkshire puddings

I have been down a rabbit hole googling whether Yorkshire puddings are on the Christmas menu. In the end I decided that stodgy carbs belong on every menu, so here we are. These gluten free Yorkshire puddings are easy to make, even easier to eat and xanthan gum free.

Crispy kipfler potatoes

The all important potatoes get first place in the side section. I have, in fact, previously dedicated an entire roundup purely to potatoes. These crispy bois are one of my most popular recipes and I understand why. Nothing beats an earth shatteringly crispy potato with the perfect amount of salt, and this recipe will help you on your way.

Crispy roast potatoes (with a magic trick to help them stay fresh)

The oven is hot real estate on Christmas day, and at my family Christmas potatoes tend to suffer in favour of the meat (boo). Enter: this crispy roast potatoes. The magic of a secret ingredient helps the potatoes get crispy yet stay soft inside long after they have cooked.

Lemon and rosemary roasted potatoes

These are one of my newest obsessions, and the cooking method can be used for just about any vegetable. The potatoes make a great Christmas table addition, but the method will serve you year round.

Salt and vinegar crispy potatoes

I mean, is there anything better? We love potatoes, we love salt, we love vinegar. These babies have been a staple at my house ever since I developed the recipe many moons ago. They’re as simple as par boiling potatoes in vinegar, then roasting them until crispy. Top them with flaky salt and that is the definition of a chef’s kiss.

Lactose free or dairy free custard

A dessert side, but an important side nonetheless. I have two recipes here – a lactose free custard and a dairy free custard. They are quite distinct in ingredients, so choose the one that works best for your needs.

Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream

Another sweet side and arguably the most important of all: a good vanilla ice cream. This recipe is whipped up in the Ninja creami so it can be made ahead with no fuss. Use lactose free dairy (cream and milk) for a lower FODMAP vanilla ice cream that will wow your guests. To go all the way, make your own lactose free condensed milk or add lactase to the tin the day before use.

Lactose free whipping cream

We’re lucky to have a good selection of lactose free products here in Australia. For those who don’t, know, I have developed this easy recipe for lactose free whipping cream. I have also added a recipe for stabilising the cream, too.

Low FODMAP Christmas salads

Blood orange, burrata and pine nut salad with a Christmas flavoured dressing

This saucy and aesthetically pleasing blood orange, burrata and pine nut salad with Christmas dressing. A festive occasion is not a festive occasion without someone doing a boomerang of a burrata being sliced open, quite frankly.

Crispy potatoes with a zingy mustard yoghurt base, garlic infused chilli oil and herby salsa

Is it a salad? I don’t know, but it’s delicious so it gets included. This potato dish is my absolute favourite to whip out. It has all the good stuff: crispy potatoes, a creamy yet zingy base, a fresh and crunchy herb salsa and a garlic infused chilli oil. Heaven.

Radicchio, blue cheese and walnut salad with a honey balsamic dressing

I could honestly eat this salad everyday. It combines all of my favourite flavours into one bold and beautiful Christmas side dish. The bitterness of the radicchio contrasts so nicely with rich Christmas food, as well as the sweetness of the honey in the dressing. You could use a hard cheese like a good quality parmesan (shaved freshly) to save any richness for main dishes, too.

Low FODMAP chopped salad

If I needed a recipe that was undetectably FODMAP friendly, this is the one I would choose. It is big on flavour and deliciousness without going wild on the FODMAP content. Keep in mind that serving the salad with other moderate FODMAP ingredients might tip you into a higher FODMAP category (but it is Christmas!)

Dukkah roasted carrots with lactose free labne and Aleppo chilli oil

These roasted carrots are a dramatic and delicious addition to a festive table. Aleppo chilli is a milder, fruity and vibrantly red chilli, which makes it great for a chilli oil that everyone can handle.

Kale salad with crispy chickpeas, feta, raisins and walnuts

Christmas day always needs some dishes that can be made ahead. This kale salad is not only delicious, but it lasts exceptionally well in the fridge.

Roasted pumpkin, pomegranate and kale salad

Everything I could want in a festive salad all on one plate.

Low FODMAP Christmas desserts

FODMAP friendly Christmas pudding

The crown jewel of my festive achievements this year. The pudding is completely fruit free, using candied pumpkin to form the base of the mince. The recipe is also gluten and grain free, making it suitable for a whole bunch of different dietary requirements.

Fruitless, FODMAP friendly and gluten free mince pies

My second favourite child: the fruit free mince pies! I absolutely love this recipe and how ‘normal’ these mince pies taste – while they are gluten free, FODMAP friendly and contain no fruit whatsoever.

Meringue, flourless chocolate cake and peanut butter celebration cake

The Celebration cake from my cookbook. This is probably one of my favourite things in my first cookbook. It’s grain free, gluten free, FODMAP friendly and far simpler than it looks. Get the recipe from the book.

No waste pavlova with lactose free berry curd

It wouldn’t be an Australian Christmas roundup without a pav! This one uses the yolks leftover from the pav making for a tart yet sweet dairy free berry curd. I could eat the curd with a spoon, quite frankly.

Grain free brownies

Honestly? These are not a festive dessert per se. HOWEVER, I can guarantee that they will disappear from the table, win the love and affection of your friends and family, and cater to all dietaries to boot. Furthermore? They are decidedly delicious made with Lindt mint chocolate for a festive twist. There’s a grain and gluten free brownie, a gluten and nut free brownie, and a gluten free vegan brownie.

FODMAP friendly, gluten free Hedgehog slice with a vegan option

So, on that chocolate note! My FODMAP friendly Hedgehog slice is a little more involved, given there are a few homemade aspects. These days, though, you can buy vegan condensed milk at the supermarket, which solves the dilemma of making your own lactose free condensed milk. If you can’t find either, fear not: I have a recipe for both lactose free condensed milk and plant based condensed milk.

For a festive touch, I like to make my Hedgehog slice with the shortbreads above and some Lindt dark mint chocolate. You could also add some freeze dried berries for a fruity touch. I have a recipe for regular Hedgehog slice and vegan Hedgehog slice, too. One of my personal favourite FODMAP friendly Christmas recipes.

Gluten free lactose free tiramisu

Everybody loves tiramisu, and what better time of year to combine coffee, booze and sugar? This recipe uses homemade savoiardi gluten free biscuits that can also be used in trifles and the like. One of my favourite low FODMAP Christmas recipes year after year.

Lactose free creme caramel

Is there anything more satisfying than un-moulding a perfect creme caramel in front of guests? I think not. This is a delicious lactose free version of the classic that everyone will love.

Gluten free shortbreads without xanthan gum

Because no roundup of FODMAP friendly Christmas recipes is complete without some shortbreads. These shortbreads are incredibly light and buttery, easy to make and gluten free. They also go particularly well in the Hedgehog slice above. Just saying.

Panna cotta with agar agar

A delicious make ahead dessert that can be as creamy as you want it to be. Use lactose free dairy products for a low FODMAP and vegetarian version. I have posted a white chocolate version, too.

Gluten free low FODMAP sticky date puddings (vegan option)

These delicious sticky date puddings are gluten free, egg free and nut free. I have also posted a gluten free vegan sticky date pudding recipe so that everyone can enjoy!

Grain free gingerbread

Finally, a healthier, super simple recipe for gingerbreads I developed many moons ago. Gingerbread themselves can be notoriously tricky to make gluten free, so these ones are a riff on my vegan snickers cookies. Made with almond butter and loads of powdered ginger, they’re a healthier festive fix.

Gluten free sugar cookies

Sweet, unassuming and addictive, every festive table needs some sugar cookies. This recipe is gluten free, nut free and egg free. It can also be xanthan gum free and vegan, so there’s something for everyone!