GlutenFree Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour
Almond flour and chocolate chips give these pumpkin cookies a soft center, setting them apart from crisp cookies and sugar coated versions.
chocolate chip cookies
46 Cozy Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes
Curated by Thea RosewoodUpdated September 18, 2026
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Pumpkin baking gets busy when autumn mornings, school snacks, and holiday dinners overlap. This collection is for home cooks who need gluten free pumpkin recipes that cover breakfast, dessert, baking gifts, and family meals.
The oven fills with cinnamon first. Then the puree turns cakes, cookies, breads, and pies tender without wheat flour. You’ll find pumpkin cookies, pumpkin bars, pies, donuts, and make-ahead pumpkin breakfast foods in several styles.
What Are Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes?
Gluten free pumpkin recipes use pumpkin puree or fresh pumpkin in dishes made without wheat, barley, or rye. The category includes cookies, cakes, pies, bars, quick breads, donuts, and pumpkin breakfast dishes. Almond flour, certified gluten-free oats, and 1:1 flour blends appear often.
Pumpkin adds moisture, color, and earthy spice. If a batter seems loose, let it rest before baking because gluten-free flours need time to hydrate. Always check packaged ingredients when cross contact matters.
How to Choose the Best Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes
Choose cookies or pumpkin bars when you need portions for a bake sale or lunchbox. Pies and cheesecakes suit a holiday table, while pancakes, baked oatmeal, yogurt, and breakfast cookies work earlier in the day. Short breads and donuts split the difference.
Look for the texture you want. If you prefer a firm slice, choose a loaf or baked oatmeal; if you want a creamy center, choose pie or cheesecake. Let baked goods cool fully, or the crumb may feel gummy.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
Almond flour, oats, brown sugar, and warm spices shape these pumpkin cookies, but the textures range from soft and chewy to thin and crisp. They bake faster than pies and are easy to portion.
Choose the chocolate chip or oatmeal versions for a softer center. Cinnamon sugar snickerdoodles and crisp cookies give you a drier edge and a sharper spice finish.
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Crisp Pumpkin Cookies: Autumn Crunch
Thin pumpkin cookies bake in twenty minutes and finish with a pronounced snap, unlike the softer oatmeal and chocolate chip options.
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Failure-Proof Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
A resting phase helps these pumpkin oatmeal cookies hold together, giving the batch a softer oat texture than sugar cookies.
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Chewy Brown Sugar Pumpkin Cookies
Browned butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin shape these cookies around a deeper caramel note, separating them from spice only varieties.
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Chewy Gluten Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Cinnamon sugar coats these pumpkin snickerdoodles before baking, adding a fragrant crust to the gluten-free cookie lineup.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Almond Flour
This twenty four-cookie batch keeps the pumpkin profile straightforward, giving readers a classic sugar cookie format for decorating or sharing.
24-cookie batch
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars
These bars turn pumpkin custard, shortbread, cake batter, or crumble into neat squares. The topping and base decide the bite: cheesecake is creamy, shortbread is crisp, and oats add a coarse browned surface.
Use cake style bars for a quick tray bake, then choose pie bars or bites when you want a more concentrated custard layer. Cool them before slicing, because warm filling can smear across the base.
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Moist Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Frosted tray bake pumpkin bars cut into familiar squares, offering a straightforward alternative to layered cheesecake and crusted pie.
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Pumpkin Bars Cheesecake with Graham Crust
Cheesecake filling turns these pumpkin bars into richer layered squares, with sixteen portions suited to a dessert table.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars with Almond Flour
Maple syrup and almond flour build these pumpkin pie bars around a creamy center, giving pie flavor in easy to serve squares.
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Easy GlutenFree Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend gives these pumpkin bars a familiar cake crumb, with cream cheese frosting for a classic finish.
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GlutenFree Pumpkin Cake Bars with Cream Cheese
These pumpkin cake bars use puree for moisture and cut into twenty four pieces, balancing the size of cake with the ease of bars.
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars With Shortbread in 80 Minutes
A shortbread crust supports the pumpkin layer in these bars, creating a crisp base unlike oat crumble or cake style versions.
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Pumpkin Crumble Bars with Almond Flour
Oats, almond flour, and brown sugar form the crumble topping here, adding a rustic baked finish to pumpkin pie style bars.
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Guilt-Free GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie Bites
Small pumpkin pie bites bring creamy filling and a nutty crust into sixteen portions, useful when full slices feel too large.
bite-size pie portions
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Recipes
Classic custard pies, crustless pie, mousse pie, and cheesecake cover the holiday dessert side of pumpkin baking. The filling should look set at the edges while the center retains a slight wobble.
Pick a crusted pie for traditional slices, crustless pie for simpler serving, or mousse cheesecake when the refrigerator does the setting. If the surface puffs dramatically, the oven is likely too hot or the pie has baked too long.
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Dairy Free Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Milk
Dairy-free ingredients keep this traditional pumpkin pie useful for mixed dessert tables, while the gluten-free crust supports classic holiday slices.
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Creamy GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie Filling
Baked pumpkin pie filling can serve as a crustless dessert or a base for another shell, concentrating the collection’s custard element.
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Gluten-Free Crustless Pumpkin Pie: Creamy
A crustless pumpkin pie keeps the custard front and center, with a firm slice for readers who want no pastry base.
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DairyFree Pumpkin Cheesecake with Coconut Cream
Dairy-free pumpkin cheesecake brings a plant based direction to the pie group, with a firm set and twelve planned servings.
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NoBake GlutenFree Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
A gingersnap crumb base and chilled cream cheese filling make this no bake pumpkin cheesecake the refrigerator set choice in the collection.
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Mousse Pie: No-Bake Treat
A light mousse filling gives this pumpkin pie a chilled, airy direction, avoiding the denser baked custards elsewhere in the collection.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Custard Pie with Almond Flour
A nutty crust frames the pumpkin custard in this pie, adding a toasted base for readers who want more structure than crustless filling.
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Maple GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie with Pure Pumpkin
Maple sweetens this traditional pumpkin pie, adding a distinct flavor direction to the crusted holiday pie group.
maple-sweetened pie
Pumpkin Breakfast Dishes
Pancakes, muffins, breakfast cookies, yogurt, granola, and baked oatmeal bring pumpkin to the first meal of the day. Some are ready from a skillet, while others hold well for several mornings.
Choose pancakes when the pan is already hot, yogurt or granola when you want no reheating, and baked oatmeal for meal prep. If oats or almond flour remain visibly dry in the bowl, give them a few minutes to absorb the puree before baking.
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Copycat Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Muffin
A spiced crumble crowns these pumpkin muffins, bringing bakery style texture to the breakfast section without the longer cooling time of a loaf.
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Fluffy GlutenFree Pumpkin Pancakes
Fifteen minutes gets these pumpkin pancakes from bowl to skillet, with almond flour and a fluffy breakfast texture.
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Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies in 25 Minutes
Portable pumpkin breakfast cookies bridge snack and morning meal, offering a hand held option instead of pancakes, muffins, or baked oatmeal.
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Copycat Chobani Flip Pumpkin Harvest Crisp
Greek yogurt, pumpkin, and crisp toppings turn this chilled recipe into a breakfast parfait rather than another oven baked pumpkin dish.
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GlutenFree Pumpkin Granola: Roasted and Chunky
Pumpkin puree adds earthy depth to this granola while baking builds a toasted crunch for yogurt, fruit, or breakfast bowls.
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High Protein GlutenFree Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Baked pumpkin oatmeal is built for meal prep, with a cake like slice that reheats differently from skillet pancakes and chilled yogurt.
breakfast meal prep
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Loaves and rolls use pumpkin to keep gluten-free doughs and batters moist, with maple glaze, chocolate chips, banana, streusel, or a savory cornbread direction. The smell shifts from raw flour to toasted spice as the loaf nears done.
Choose banana bread or chocolate chip bread for a sweeter slice, dinner rolls for a meal, and cornbread beside soup or roasted meat. If the top browns early, tent it loosely while the middle continues baking.
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Pumpkin Roll Bread Recipe: Spiced and Tender
A double rise pumpkin loaf brings bread texture to this collection, with cinnamon roll flavor and a 50 minute timeline for autumn breakfasts.
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Moist Dairy Free Pumpkin Bread
This dairy-free pumpkin loaf uses a soft batter rather than frosting or toppings, giving breakfast slices a simple, adaptable format.
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GlutenFree Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread with Almond Flour
Almond flour keeps this chocolate chip pumpkin bread tender, adding a dessert like finish to the collection’s everyday loaf options.
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Guilt-Free GlutenFree Pumpkin Banana Bread
Banana joins pumpkin in this longer baking loaf, adding a fruit based breakfast angle and a substantial slice for morning coffee.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze
A maple glaze finishes this pumpkin bread with a smooth sweet layer, making it distinct from streusel topped or chocolate chip loaves.
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Tender GlutenFree Pumpkin Bread With Streusel
Streusel supplies a browned crumb topping for this pumpkin bread, giving each slice a textural contrast rather than a glaze.
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Tender GlutenFree Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Pumpkin dinner rolls bring the ingredient to the savory table, with twelve portions designed for soups, roasts, or holiday plates.
savory dinner rolls
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cakes
Cakes, cupcakes, dump cake, and crisp desserts offer larger portions than cookies and bars. Almond flour cakes have a close crumb, while layered toppings create a contrast between soft pumpkin and browned crumbs.
Use cupcakes for individual servings and sheet cake for a gathering. Dump cake and pumpkin crisp need a spoon rather than a clean slice. Drain or measure pumpkin carefully because extra puree can leave the center underbaked.
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Creamy Pumpkin Dump Cake
Condensed milk creates a creamy center beneath the cake topping, giving this pumpkin dessert a softer, spoon served format than bars.
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Almond Flour Pumpkin Cake with Maple Syrup
Coconut oil and almond flour form a moist pumpkin cake with a flourless structure, distinct from sheet cakes and frosted cupcakes.
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Fluffy GlutenFree Pumpkin Cupcakes
Individual pumpkin cupcakes bake in forty minutes and carry warm spice in a portioned format suited to parties or lunchboxes.
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Guilt-Free Pumpkin Crisp Cake
Pumpkin puree and evaporated milk create the base of this large crisp cake, which serves eighteen with a crumbly baked topping.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake with Almond Flour
Cream cheese frosting turns this pumpkin cake into a celebration dessert, while the twelve serving size works for a family gathering.
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GlutenFree Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Almond flour and sheet pan baking make this pumpkin cake a practical choice for twenty four portions, unlike smaller cupcakes or loaves.
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Easy GlutenFree Pumpkin Crisp with Coconut Milk
An oat crumble turns pumpkin custard into a spoonable crisp, supplying a casual alternative to neatly sliced pie bars.
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Pumpkin Apple Crisp with Almond Flour
Apple joins pumpkin beneath a golden topping in this fruit crisp, adding tart pieces and a two fruit variation to the dessert group.
pumpkin apple pairing
Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts
Baked pumpkin donuts bring the shape of a donut with the process of a small cake. Almond flour, glaze, or cinnamon sugar changes the finish, from a smooth coating to a dry, crystalline crust.
Choose glazed donuts for a dessert like brunch plate and cinnamon sugar for a quick hand held treat. Fill the pan evenly because overfilled wells spread into flat edges instead of rounded rings.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts with Almond Flour
Almond flour shapes these pumpkin donuts into small baked cakes, offering a plain spiced version before glaze or sugar toppings.
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GlutenFree Pumpkin Donuts With Glaze with Almond Flour
A glaze finishes these almond flour pumpkin donuts after baking, giving them a dressed up brunch style distinct from cinnamon sugar.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
Cinnamon sugar creates a dry, spiced coating on these baked pumpkin donuts, keeping the finish simpler than a poured glaze.
cinnamon sugar donuts
Storage and Food Safety Tips for Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes
Keep pumpkin pies, cheesecakes, yogurt, and other egg- or dairy based desserts chilled at 40°F (4°C) or below; FDA storage guidance uses two hours at room temperature as a general limit. Cover cut surfaces so they don’t absorb refrigerator odors.
Most baked cookies and breads keep best in an airtight container, while custard desserts typically need refrigeration. Reheat breakfast bakes until steaming in the center. Discard anything with mold, fermentation odors, or an unusually wet, slimy surface.
Quick Comparison
| # | Recipes | Best For | Time | Difficulty |
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| 1 | Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies | soft chocolate chip cookies | 25 min | Not provided |
| 2 | Crisp Pumpkin Cookies in 20 Minutes | thin crunchy cookies | 20 min | Easy |
| 3 | Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies - 12 | oatmeal cookie batch | Time varies | Not provided |
| 4 | Chewy Brown Sugar Pumpkin Cookies | brown butter-style cookies | 25 min | Not provided |
| 5 | Pumpkin Snickerdoodles in 27 Minutes | cinnamon sugar cookies | 27 min | Not provided |
| 6 | Gluten-Free Pumpkin Sugar Cookies (24) | cutout-style cookie batch | Time varies | Easy |
| 7 | Pumpkin Bars in 50 Minutes: Tender | frosted tray bars | 50 min | Not provided |
| 8 | Pumpkin Bars Cheesecake for 16 Bars | cheesecake-style squares | Time varies | Not provided |
| 9 | Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars: Creamy | almond flour pie bars | 1 hr 15 min | Not provided |
| 10 | Easy GlutenFree Pumpkin Bars in 50 Min | 1:1 flour bar bake | 50 min | Easy |
| 11 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Cake Bars for 24 | soft portioned bars | Time varies | Not provided |
| 12 | Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars in 80 Minutes | shortbread crust bars | 80 min | Not provided |
| 13 | Pumpkin Crumble Bars with Oats | oat crumble bars | 50 min | Not provided |
| 14 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie Bites for 16 | small party portions | Time varies | Not provided |
| 15 | Dairy Free Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie for 8 | dairy-free holiday pie | Time varies | Not provided |
| 16 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie Filling: Baked | crustless pie filling | Time varies | Not provided |
| 17 | Gluten-Free Crustless Pumpkin Pie for 8 | no-crust holiday dessert | Time varies | Not provided |
| 18 | Dairy Free Pumpkin Cheesecake for 12 | plant-based cheesecake | Time varies | Not provided |
| 19 | Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake: Creamy | no-bake cheesecake | 6 hr 35 min | Easy |
| 20 | Gluten Free Pumpkin Mousse Pie: 8 Slices | chilled mousse pie | Time varies | Easy |
| 21 | Gluten-Free Pumpkin Custard Pie for 8 | almond crust custard pie | Time varies | Not provided |
| 22 | Maple GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie for 8 Slices | maple holiday pie | 2 hr 25 min | Not provided |
| 23 | Pumpkin Muffin: Baked in 40 Minutes | bakery-style breakfast | 40 min | Not provided |
| 24 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Pancakes in 15 Min | fast autumn breakfast | 15 min | Easy |
| 25 | Breakfast Cookies Pumpkin in 25 Minutes | portable breakfast | 25 min | Easy |
| 26 | Pumpkin Harvest Yogurt for 4 Servings | chilled breakfast parfait | 50 min | Not provided |
| 27 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Granola in 40 Minutes | make-ahead granola | 40 min | Not provided |
| 28 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Meal Prep | breakfast meal prep | Time varies | Easy |
| 29 | Pumpkin Roll Bread Recipe in 50 Minutes | spiced breakfast loaf | 50 min | Not provided |
| 30 | Dairy Free Pumpkin Bread for 10 Slices | dairy-free loaf | Time varies | Not provided |
| 31 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Bread in 60 Minutes | chocolate chip loaf | 60 min | Not provided |
| 32 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Banana Bread in 90 Min | banana-pumpkin breakfast loaf | 90 min | Not provided |
| 33 | Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread for 12 Slices | maple-glazed loaf | 60 min | Easy |
| 34 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Bread With Streusel | streusel-topped loaf | Time varies | Not provided |
| 35 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Dinner Rolls for 12 | savory dinner rolls | 40 min | Easy |
| 36 | Pumpkin Dump Cake with Condensed Milk | quick layered dessert | Time varies | Easy |
| 37 | Almond Flour Pumpkin Cake in 55 Minutes | flourless cake | 55 min | Not provided |
| 38 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Cupcakes in 40 Minutes | individual frosted cakes | 40 min | Easy |
| 39 | Pumpkin Crisp Cake for 18 Servings | large-format crumble cake | 65 min | Not provided |
| 40 | Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cake for 12 Servings | cream cheese cake | 3 hr | Not provided |
| 41 | GlutenFree Pumpkin Sheet Cake for 24 | large party cake | 50 min | Easy |
| 42 | Easy GlutenFree Pumpkin Crisp in 65 Min | oat-topped spoon dessert | 65 min | Easy |
| 43 | Pumpkin Apple Crisp: Golden Baked | apple-pumpkin fruit dessert | Time varies | Easy |
| 44 | Pumpkin Donuts with Almond Flour | almond flour donuts | Time varies | Not provided |
| 45 | Pumpkin Donuts With Glaze in 55 Mins | glazed brunch donuts | 55 min | Not provided |
| 46 | Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar | cinnamon sugar brunch | Time varies | Easy |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose between gluten free pumpkin cookies, bars, and pie?
Choose cookies for individually portioned snacks, bars for a tray that serves several people, and pie for a traditional holiday dessert. Baking time and cooling time are usually shortest for cookies.
Can I make these gluten free pumpkin recipes ahead of time?
Generally, yes. Cookies, breads, granola, and bars often hold well when cooled and sealed, while pies, cheesecakes, yogurt, and mousse desserts should stay refrigerated until serving.
What makes a good gluten free pumpkin breakfast dish?
A useful breakfast option has enough structure to slice or reheat without turning gummy. Pancakes suit immediate serving, while baked oatmeal, granola, muffins, and breakfast cookies are easier to prepare ahead.
Can I use canned pumpkin puree in these recipes?
In most cases, plain canned pumpkin puree works well. Avoid pumpkin pie filling unless the recipe specifically calls for it, because it already contains sugar and spices.
How do I keep gluten free pumpkin baked goods from becoming gummy?
Measure the flour carefully, avoid adding extra puree, and bake until the center is set rather than relying only on the edges. Cooling fully before slicing also improves the crumb.
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