Every recipe in this holiday brunch round up is Gluten-Free and Merry!
From gluten-free and fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls to Orange Cranberry French Toast Casserole, these dishes are bursting with seasonal flavor to delight your holiday guests and keep them coming back for more.
No one will miss gluten at your Christmas celebration!
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Pillowy soft, Gluten-Free Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are an epic make-ahead holiday dish. Let these easy rolls rise overnight. Bake them Christmas morning, and watch them transform into fluffy, gooey, deliciousness!
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Gluten-Free Cranberry Pear Crisp is the perfect gluten-free holiday treat. Sweet pears mixed with bright red tangy cranberries and topped with a crunchy, buttery, gluten-free oat crumble are a cozy addition to your Christmas brunch menu.
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This flavorful pesto and vegetable frittata is packed with healthy ingredients for a delicious holiday brunch. The recipe uses shortcuts like pre-diced veggies from Trader Joe's Holiday Vegetable Hash. It's naturally gluten-free and is made and served in one-dish for simplicity!
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Eggnog Crème Brûlée adds holiday flavor to a traditional crème brûlée. Rich & creamy, golden, eggnog custard with a hard caramelized sugar top. Garnished with candied cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and a sprinkle of nutmeg for the perfect Christmas dessert.
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Making a gluten-free charcuterie is easier than you think! Include a few seasonal items, like candied cranberries and oranges. Follow this guide to create a simply beautiful tray of food for your holiday gathering of friends.
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This stunning Gluten-Free Christmas Focaccia Wreath is baked and served all in one skillet. It's airy, chewy, and perfectly crispy on the bottom, exactly like traditional Italian focaccia. Shaped into a wreath and topped with rosemary sprigs, cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, sea salt, and olive oil, this festive focaccia will be a hit at your Christmas brunch!
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Candy Cane Crème Brûlée is a fun peppermint twist on the classic French dessert. All of the traditional rich creaminess, with a delicate peppermint flavor, colorful red & white swirled cream, and a caramelized candy cane brûlée topping.
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Set up a crepe buffet at your brunch, with these lovely gluten-free crepes and a selection of toppings and fillings: berries, creme fraiche, Nutella whipped cream, and seasonal jams. This easy recipe makes the best gluten-free crepes that are every bit as delicate and delicious as gluten-full, traditional French crepes.
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Take your crepe buffet up a merry notch with these vibrant, naturally-green matcha crepes. Earthy & energizing, gluten-free matcha crepes are delicious and easy, with a simple batter that mixes up in your blender in under a minute. A bright and festive touch!
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This Mini Quiche is super easy and wonderfully delish! The recipe includes red tomatoes and green spinach. Bonus: these freeze really well for a make-ahead option, streamlining your prep and cooking on the big day.
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Delicious sweet & tangy cranberry filling in a simple buttery crust. Fill these tiny pie crusts with my easy Spiced Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce Recipe or make it effortless with store-bought cranberry sauce.
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Zuppa Toscana Soup brings a savory touch to your Christmas brunch. It is a creamy, delicious blend of kale, sausage, bacon, and hearty potatoes. Your guests and family will love the warm & cozy feeling they get from this soup. Check your ground Italian sausage, bacon, and chicken broth to be sure there are no gluten-containing ingredients.
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Nothing says holiday brunch quite like cranberry orange scones! Fancy, charming, and delicious, these buttery scones have a special cranberry orange twist everyone will love.
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Your loved ones will enjoy this creamy, rich, beverage. Follow the directions on the recipe card to make the Peppermint-version of this cozy White Hot Chocolate in just five minutes. Serve with fun toppings, like marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings/chips, sprinkles, and candy canes.
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Gluten-Free puff pastry wrapped around a bundle of goat cheese and prosciutto, drizzled with honey. This sweet and salty puff pastry is a quick and delicious holiday appetizer, made super easy with store-bought gluten-free puff pastry dough.
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This easy Cranberry Walnut Coffee Cake is the ideal combination of tangy and sweet! It’s perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch! This treat checks the box for several dietary needs. Consider adding a note card, calling out that it is gluten-free (of course), and is also paleo, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened with honey.
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It doesn't get sweeter than this! Hot cocoa in waffle form, gluten and dairy free. You can even set out this adorable set of two mini Christmas waffle irons and let guests make their own warm and cozy waffles!
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Dress up your brunch table with this gorgeous, layered Christmas Fruit Salad with holiday flavors! More magical than typical fruit salad, but so quick and easy. Make ahead tips are included in the recipe notes. There are a few ingredients that are naturally gluten-free but can be cross contaminated with gluten during production. Check labels and purchase gluten-free granola, dried cranberries, and lightly salted pistachios.
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Make a little space among your holiday desserts to include a tray of the most delicious gingersnap cookies you have ever tasted! No one will know they are gluten-free and dairy-free. These gingersnaps are full of seasonal spices, sweet molasses, and soft, chewy goodness.
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Gluten-Free Apple Roses add a beautiful touch of red deliciousness to your Christmas celebration. They are elegant, scrumptious, and so easy to make with ready-made Gluten Free Puff Pastry.
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If you are looking for a healthy and delicious recipe for your Christmas brunch menu, then this Crunchy and Chunky Granola is for you! Put it over Christmas style oatmeal or yogurt. (Tip: add a little matcha powder to your yogurt for a bright & festive green flair!) Important, be sure to use Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, as oats are at high risk of cross-contact with gluten. Nuts.com is a great source for the dried cranberries, almonds, pecans, and more in this recipe, just be sure to mark the "gluten-free" checkbox to purchase ingredients that avoid gluten cross-contact.
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Balance out the sweets at the table with this creamy, cheesy, and extremely satisfying Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole. This one’s for all the potato lovers!
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Can't get enough gingerbread? Try these incredible Gluten Free Gingerbread Scones, a recipe from one of my favorite gluten-free bakers. These seasonal scones are topped with a sweet vanilla icing and taste like Christmas!
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Easy and beautiful! This Leek and Bacon Frittata is made with savory leeks, crispy bacon, asparagus, and fontina. Only 15 minutes of prep needed. Make ahead and reheat on the day of your brunch.
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Elegant and full of old world holiday charm and flavor, this Gluten Free Olive Oil Cake is made with extra virgin olive oil, almond flour and fresh orange! You won't believe how moist, fluffy, and delicious this cake is. So simple and so good!
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This beautiful Asian pear and fennel salad is bursting with seasonal flavors and colors. It's packed full of fresh ingredients, topped with crushed pistachios and juicy pomegranates. Note, look for gluten-free on the label when buying pistachios to avoid gluten-cross contact, and follow the recipe card instructions to use gluten-free tamari, as traditional soy sauce contains wheat.
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The warmth of roasted vegetables are a game changer in creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. Satisfying and easy, this vegan recipe is full of nutrients and exquisite flavors. To add a touch of seasonal color, garish with red paprika, sprigs of green thyme, and a swirl of white vegan (if keeping the soup vegan) sour cream.
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This Orange Cranberry Overnight French Toast Casserole is gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. Prep ahead, let the Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free White Bread (or your favorite gluten-free bread) soak up the almond milk and seasonal flavors, overnight, and then pop in the oven to fill your home with a wonderful aroma on Christmas morning! To avoid gluten cross-contact, make sure your pecans are gluten-free. I like to order pecans from the gluten-free selection on nuts.com.
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A Gluten-Free Gingerbread House Bundt Cake is as fun as it is delicious! Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a simple and elegant, old-time Christmas centerpiece. Or let kids and kids-at-heart enjoy all of the Christmas joy of decorating a gingerbread house with frosting and candy. The best part is, unlike the practically cardboard gluten-filled versions in stores, everyone will love eating this gingerbread house!
This Eggs Benedict Casserole is an easy, overnight twist on a fancy brunch classic, without lots of last minute fuss. Your guests will love how delicious it is, and you will love how simple it is to prep ahead of time! Gluten-free & dairy-free. Perfect for Christmas morning.
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