50 Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes
These essential gluten free dairy free recipes prove that dietary restrictions don’t mean flavor restrictions! From quick weeknight dinners to…

These essential gluten free dairy free recipes prove that dietary restrictions don’t mean flavor restrictions! From quick weeknight dinners to desserts, discover meals so delicious that everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Last year, my son was diagnosed with lactose intolerance—so Alex and I decided to tackle this challenge head-on. Lucky for him, we are cookbook authors of a vegan and vegetarian cookbook, Pretty Simple Cooking—so we already had lots of ideas for how to make delicious recipes!
We transformed our favorite family recipes, discovered new ideas that fit these restrictions, and even created some happy accidents along the way—like our crispy tofu that our kids request weekly). These 50 recipes aren’t just “good for gluten free dairy free,” they’re legitimately crave-worthy meals that happen to fit multiple dietary needs. Even our friends without restrictions love these recipes!
Top gluten free dairy free recipes
This colorful stir-fry has become our Tuesday tradition. The umami-packed sauce uses tamari instead of soy sauce, creating bold flavors that coat tender shrimp and crisp vegetables. Pro tip: prep vegetables on Sunday for even faster dinners.
Meet the very best baked salmon recipe! The tender fillet is perfectly seasoned with brown sugar and spices and has a lovely crisp topping, a feat for baked salmon which can often turn out mushy and under-seasoned. It’s guaranteed to impress everyone and it doesn’t even need a sauce to taste incredible (though of course, you can add one.)
Here’s a Tex Mex gluten free dairy free favorite that no one can turn down…and it’s a great way to infuse loads of veggies without giving it a second thought. Try these Vegetarian Faijtas! It stars our favorite fajita veggies, blackened in the oven and finished on the stove, with pinto beans cooked in a flavorful fajita sauce. Serve with corn or grain free tortillas.
This Instant Pot shredded chicken is a weeknight dinner lifesaver! This simple method makes juicy, flavorful chicken that’s perfect for meal prep or adding to recipes. We love it for topping tacos (with corn or grain free tortillas), burrito bowls, nachos, salads, and more.
This brilliant red curry changed my mind about tofu forever. The coconut milk creates a rich, creamy sauce without any dairy, and the blend of spices makes it restaurant-worthy.
Our method for crispy-skinned chicken thighs has converted even the pickiest eaters. The skin shatters like glass while the meat stays impossibly juicy. No breading needed—just perfect technique.
When you need dinner fast, this sweet-savory combination delivers. The honey garlic glaze clings to juicy shrimp without any dairy, and served over rice, it's comfort food at its finest.
“Life changing” is a phrase that’s completely over-used, but here’s a little kitchen trick that we think truly is…yep, life changing. Try this incredible oven baked chicken thighs recipe! This easy method is the secret to perfectly seasoned meat with a crispy skin and juicy, succulent interior.
Corn tortilla chips are naturally gluten-free, and topped with seasoned meat, beans, and veggies, they're a party on a pan. Our secret? For gluten free dairy free, use cashew cream instead of sour cream—it's so good, no one notices the difference.
White fish baked with tomatoes, olives, and lemon creates an impressive meal that's naturally gluten free dairy free. It looks fancy but takes just 20 minutes.
Here’s a dairy-free soup everyone around the table will love: vegan broccoli soup! This cozy bowl is lusciously creamy and bursting with flavor. But there is no cheddar cheese or vegan dairy substitutes: just simple ingredients! The entire soup can be made in just over 30 minutes, and all the friends and family we tested it on gobbled it right up!
Here's a solution to an easy gluten free dairy free dinner that pleases everyone: this baked salmon and asparagus recipe! It’s simple, it’s elegant, but it tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant. Roasting it up on a sheet pan with lemon slices and fresh herbs adds effortless flavor that feels fresh yet refined.
Over the years, we’ve become huge fans of tofu. And here’s a way to prepare it that we cannot get enough of: this crispy tofu recipe! It’s easy to make and comes out perfectly seasoned, with extra crunchy edges and a tender interior. Even better, it takes just 20 minutes!
Here's a top-notch weeknight gluten free dairy free dinner recipe: this chickpea curry! It takes only about 20 minutes to make. Warm spices and coconut milk make it one the most tastiest things you can make in that short time window—hands down.
This Hawaiian bowl of seasoned raw fish, rice and crunchy veggies has caught on here on the mainland, and everybody’s doing it! And guess what? You can easily make poke in the comfort of your own home: it’s perfect for a gluten free dairy free weeknight meal, or even better for a showy meal for entertaining.
Looking for delicious, filling gluten free dairy free recipes? This vegan chili is for you. Yep, this one is our best chili recipe yet and it’s totally plant based! It’s hard to find someone who will turn it down! It’s full of savory flavor starring beans, quinoa, and a hint of adobo sauce for complexity.
Craving a healthy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than this tofu broccoli stir-fry! This type of fast and easy meal has become exactly what we crave (don’t you want to just dive right into that bowl?). The tender tofu cubes and crisp broccoli florets get tossed in a savory sauce that’s both sweet and umami, making it a vegetarian and vegan dinner everyone will love.
This juicy, flavor-popping lemon garlic shrimp recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal! It takes just 10 minutes to pull together—serve with broccoli, asparagus, or orzo for a simple meal. This one’s on repeat over here!
Here’s a gluten-free dairy-free recipe we could eat on repeat every night of the week: Salmon Rice Crunch Bowls! This tasty bowl of salmon and rice has a few flavor secrets that make extra crave-able. The chunks of tender fish are covered in a salmon marinade that’s savory, garlicky and a little sweet. Combine that with fluffy rice and fresh veggies, then cover it with a spicy mayo to really make it pop.
It’s surprisingly simple to make chicken paillard that tastes like it’s straight out of a French bistro! It comes out tender and bathed in a tangy pan sauce—a perfect dish for easy weeknight dinners or impressing friends. Everyone always wants seconds!
Here’s a cozy bowl that’s so hearty and satisfying, you’ll never want to put your spoon down. Try this hearty and easy bean soup! Make room in your heart for this recipe, because it dazzles. Kidney beans and navy beans float in a savory, smoky broth of fire roasted tomatoes that has just the right glossy texture. It uses canned beans, but it tastes like it’s been simmering all day.
We’re always looking for fun and healthy dinner ideas, and this one makes a splash: Shrimp Lettuce Wraps! They’re bursting with zingy flavor and crunchy veggies, and the creamy peanut sauce seals the deal. If you’re wary of eating your food in lettuce leaves, know that this one is so flavor-packed you won’t go away unsatisfied.
These Mexican sweet potatoes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The spicy black bean salsa is the perfect complement to the light sweetness of the potato, and topped with creamy dairy free cilantro sauce, it’s a little bit of heaven.
Try this irresistible BBQ Tofu recipe! Each bite has just the right chewy texture, bathed in a silky, sweet, savory sauce. You’ll want to keep eating it for days. This recipe is easy to put together and a great starter recipe for eaters who are wary of the stuff.
Here's a perfect gluten free dairy free trick for you: seared ahi tuna! It's one of the most delicious foods on the planet, and it literally cooks in less than 5 minutes! Put it together with leftover veg or rice and you’ve got a quick dinner.
On the lookout for easy gluten free dairy free dinner ideas? Vegan Taco Salad to the rescue! This genius recipe comes to you by the magic of Walnut Taco Meat: a tasty way to make a plant-based version of ground beef. Turns out, walnuts, mushrooms and spices do a spot on job of simulating the savory goodness of meat crumbles. Top with salsa and enjoy.
Here's a healthy dinner idea: the tastiest cauliflower stir fry! Fry the florets until lightly charred and tender, then add bell peppers and a punchy stir fry sauce. It’s the best way to make eating your veggies irresistible! Try it as a healthy side dish or an easy plant based dinner (with the protein adders below).
This gluten free dairy free sheet pan dinner is all about loading on the veggies! This recipe has 4 of our best vegetables to eat all at one time: and it’s seriously tasty, too. It’s perfect to meal prep for healthy dinners or lunches throughout the week.
Looking for a healthy and easy weeknight meal? Try this shrimp and broccoli! The pair are cooked with soy sauce and and rice vinegar until bright and savory. The contrast of the crisp tender broccoli against the juicy shrimp is really something. Serve it with rice or noodles to make it a complete meal that comes together quickly.
Here’s one to file under dinnertime basics: this Easy Rice Bowl! This 30 minute dinner features these easy black beans, a trick to make a bland can of beans taste amazing in 5 minutes. Pair it with rice and colorful veggies. Serve with Cashew Cilantro Sauce for dairy free!
Here’s a favorite gluten free dairy free recipe: our Best Lentil Soup! Yes, we're pulling out the superlatives because this one is so delicious, you’ll feel like you’re wrapped in a cozy hug. Did we mention it’s a plant based dinner recipe, too?
Need a fast and easy dinner recipe...in 5 minutes? Try these amazing egg tacos! The chorizo-style eggs make a meaty filling, and they're topped with simple dressing: pico de gallo, red onion, and hot sauce. Serve with corn or grain free tortillas!
This delicious gluten free dairy free Italian soup is the epitome of delicious. The combination of hearty, tangy broth and garlicky white beans make it a recipe we repeat again and again around here. Plus, people tell us it tastes like pizza! (We agree.)
Try this marinaded shrimp recipe! The flavors are bold, savory, and penetrate the tender, juicy flesh in a way that a simple seasoning can’t. Even better, it’s versatile and works with any cooking method: grilled, sautéed, baked and more. You can also make these easy shrimp skewers in the broiler in just 5 minutes!
Looking for fresh and healthy dinner ideas? Try this Mediterranean Bowl, bursting with colorful veggies! It’s a simple “meal in a bowl” that stars spiced roasted vegetables, seasoned with an irresistible mix of cumin, coriander, garlic and a hint of cinnamon. Add to that quinoa or couscous, fresh cucumber and tomato, and top it all off with a creamy lemon tahini sauce.
Did you know you could make salad dressing out of hummus? This quick and simple hummus dressing hack is perfect for making a homemade dairy free salad dressing or sauce with just 3 ingredients!
This protein-packed salad improves as it marinates! Make a big batch Sunday and enjoy easy lunches all week with gluten-free crackers.
Sweet mango, fresh herbs, and zingy lime dressing create a salad that feels like vacation. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
Layer hummus, leftover rice, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of tahini for a Mediterranean-inspired lunch that's both filling and energizing.
Let's change gears to gluten free dairy free breakfasts! Certified gluten-free oats with maple syrup and brown sugar taste like the instant packets I grew up with—but so much better. Make a big batch Sunday for easy weekday mornings.
Get this: all you have to do is toss ripe bananas, rolled oats, and a few other ingredients into a blender (no flour!). Throw them in the oven, and they come out fluffy and delicious every time! This recipe is a standby: we make it on the regular and hear so many rave reviews from family, friends and readers.
Everything goes in the blender—no flour needed! These fluffy pancakes prove that gluten-free doesn't mean complicated or gritty.
Need breakfast or snack inspiration? Thick smoothies eaten with a spoon and topped with fruits, nuts, and seeds make breakfast feel like dessert. Use coconut milk for extra creaminess.
These squares are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts all week. It's naturally sweetened with bananas and tastes like banana bread met oatmeal and had a delicious baby.
Our friends had no idea this was gluten and dairy free—the oat topping gets perfectly crispy while apples bubble below. Serve with coconut vanilla ice cream for pure bliss.
These peanut butter chocolate bars cost a fraction of commercial versions and taste infinitely better. Plus, you control the ingredients.
These cookies require just one bowl and no flour at all. They're crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle, and disappear dangerously fast.
Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate satisfy candy cravings naturally. Keep them in the freezer for instant treats.
Mix, roll, done. These no-bake bites pack protein and fiber into portable snacks perfect for lunchboxes or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Also try: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
More breakfast ideas
Looking for more gluten and dairy free breakfast ideas? Here are our top recipes to start the day:
- Try almond flour pancakes, baked eggs or scrambled eggs, sans cheese
- Go for peanut butter oatmeal or baked oatmeal
- Try quick and easy overnight oats
Other dessert recipes
Need gluten and dairy free dessert recipes? We’ve got you! Here are a few treat ideas:
- Go no bake with vegan no bake cookies
- Mix up edible cookie dough with almond flour
- Go chocolaty with vegan chocolate pudding
- Grab gluten free dairy free chocolate zucchini cake
Snacks and more
Feeling snacky? We’ve got you! Here are a few more snack ideas:
- Grab fan favorite peanut butter oatmeal bars
- Mix up a big bowl of Texas caviar (cowboy caviar)
- Try zingy and delicious marinated olives
- Go crunchy with baked kale chips
Gluten Free Dairy Free Banana Muffins (& More Recipes!)
This healthy banana muffins recipe with oatmeal is incredibly easy to make in a blender with oats, bananas, and a few other simple ingredients! It’s the best use for ripe bananas as a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 to 10 muffins
- Category: Muffin
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 large very ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed*)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup neutral oil (sunflower, vegetable or grapeseed)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon**
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the bananas into pieces as you add them. Blend everything on high for a minute or two until a smooth batter forms.
- Place 9 muffin cups into a muffin tin and pour the batter divided evenly between the cups; the amount of muffins will depend on the size of the bananas and type of oats (we like filling them as full for a tall muffin). Sprinkle the tops with extra oats and gently press them down.
- Bake for about 30 to 33 minutes* until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the muffin tin and allow them to cool a few minutes before serving. Store refrigerated for up to 10 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
*Note: The amount of muffins can depend on the size of the bananas and the type of oats, and it’s a forgiving recipe (it even works with 2 large bananas). With large bananas and rolled oats, we typically get 9 muffins. We’ve had readers get 10 or even up to 12. The 30 minute bake time typically works for any amount of muffins, but you may want to check them at 25 minutes if you’re baking 10 to 12 muffins.
**If you’d like, add ½ teaspoon allspice to add even more flavor to this muffin. You can also add ½ ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon cloves for a bigger spice kick.