When the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, pumpkin is everywhere—and for good reason. There’s nothing more comforting than the smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin baking in the oven. Today I’m sharing four of my favorite gluten-free, dairy-free pumpkin recipes that taste just like the classics. If you’re new here, hi—I’m Katie. I create gluten-free and dairy-free recipes that taste like the real thing. Nothing “healthy” or “diet” about them, just recipes that are cozy, nostalgic, and delicious enough to share with everyone. Whether you’re building out your fall recipe collection or just looking for an easy gluten-free pumpkin dessert, these recipes will become staples in your kitchen all season long.
1. Soft & Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm spice. Rolled in cinnamon sugar, they deliver that classic snickerdoodle flavor with a cozy pumpkin twist. This is the cookie recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
The BEST Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free & Dairy-free)
This Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Classic Coffee Cake is the quintessential coffee cake. The cake itself is a basic, moist white cake swirled with cinnamon sugar. The topping is filled with buttery cinnamon sugar goodness which transforms this cake into that classic coffee cake we all know and love. FAQS: How do I make oat flour? Simply…
2. Super Moist Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Dairy-Free too!)
This gluten-free pumpkin bread dairy-free recipe is everything you want in a fall bake: tender crumb, bold pumpkin spice flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s perfect on its own or warmed up with a little dairy-free butter. If you’ve been searching for a truly soft pumpkin bread, this is the one.
Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
This is my gluten-free and dairy-free version of Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies! The recipe is trending on the internet with her successful Eras Tour and I wanted to amp them up with a few additions as well as make them gluten-free and dairy-free. These gluten-free and dairy-free chai cookies have a sugar cookie base topped…
3. Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Snack Cake (Dairy-Free)
If you’re looking for an easy gluten-free pumpkin dessert, this snack cake is it. Quick to make, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, it’s the kind of cake you can whip up on a weekday but still serve proudly at a fall gathering. A light glaze or frosting on top makes it irresistible.
Cinnamon Roll Cookies (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
These gluten-free, dairy-free cinnamon roll cookies combine the classic flavors of a cinnamon roll with the chewy, satisfying texture of a cookie. With swirls of cinnamon-sugar filling nestled in soft, sugar cookie dough, these cookies are perfect for those looking for an adorable twist on the classic fall treat. Topped with a smooth, sweet icing,…
4. Flaky Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones with Glaze (Dairy-Free)
These pumpkin scones gluten-free dairy-free are bakery-worthy—crisp edges, tender crumb, and a drizzle of glaze to finish. They’re flaky, cozy, and perfect with coffee or tea. If you want to impress at brunch, these flaky pumpkin scones are the way to go.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free)
If you’re searching for an easy and delicious gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate chip banana bread recipe, look no further! This recipe is the perfect combination of moist, sweet, and packed with flavor, making it an excellent treat for any time of day. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast or dessert, this gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate…
Final Thoughts
Pumpkin season only comes once a year, and these four gluten-free dairy-free pumpkin recipes capture everything we love about fall baking. From chewy cookies to moist pumpkin snack cake, you’ll find yourself making these on repeat. Which one will you bake first? Let me know in the comments—I can’t wait to hear.
Happy pumpkin baking,
Katie