Fall is the perfect season for cozy flavors, warm spices and desserts that make your home smell like autumn. These are some of my favorite allergy-friendly fall dessert recipes that I love making. From pumpkin and apple to caramel and cinnamon, there's something for everyone.
Whether you're planning to host a holiday gathering or just craving a sweet seasonal treat, I've rounded up my favorites that pretty much cover every autumn craving you might have!
For more seasonal recipe round-ups, don't miss my favorite Gluten Free Summer Desserts.
Apple Samoas
Crisp fall apples meet warm cinnamon and coconut in my fun Apple Samoas recipe, which is a twist on the classic cookie. Growing up as a Girl Scout, Samoas were always my go-to cookie (and my dad's too!). The mix of gooey caramel, rich chocolate and toasted coconut is impossible to turn down.
Dessert Turkey Cheeseball
If you want a show-stopping yet simple treat for Thanksgiving, this Dessert Turkey Cheese Ball is it! Shaped like an adorable turkey, it starts with a sweet, creamy cheese ball base that's decorated with pretzels and candies to look like feathers and a face.
Turkey Cupcakes
How CUTE are the Turkey Cupcakes for fall? Not only are they decorated to look like cheeky turkeys, but they're also made with wholesome ingredients, free from artificial dyes and allergy friendly.
Pumpkin Pie Ninja Creami
If pumpkin pie is your ultimate fall indulgence, you'll love this Pumpkin Pie Ninja Creami! With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe creates a smooth, creamy ice cream that's packed with protein while keeping things light and simple.
Caramel Apple Bark
This Caramel Apple Bark is a festive, delicious treat that's perfect for Halloween or any fall celebration! I'm in love with their nostalgic flavors. Think classic caramel apple, tart green apples, silky chocolate and gooey caramel, all in a bite-sized treat. No sticky hands or messy dipping required!
Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts
These soft, Gluten Free Apple Cider Donuts are a cozy fall favorite. They are loaded with flavor and topped with a perfectly spiced cinnamon-sugar coating. If you miss going to the apple orchards and eating donuts, these are a great substitute!
Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies (Caramel Apple)
If you've been dreaming of gluten free versions of Crumbl's famous thick sugar cookies, these Caramel Apple Gluten-Free Crumbl Cookies are it! My copycat recipe captures all the chewy, tender goodness of the originals, topped with indulgent frosting for a truly irresistible treat.
Air Fryer Apples
Apple season is here, and these Air Fryer Apples are the simplest way to enjoy a sweet, cozy treat! Cinnamon-glazed and naturally delicious, they make the perfect dessert without any refined sugar.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Baking season is here, and these gluten free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are simple enough for even beginner bakers! Warm, cozy, and full of wholesome flavor, they're a delightful treat. Made with minimal ingredients, these cookies are gluten free, dairy free, vegan, egg free, nutrient-dense and completely free of refined sugar.
Frosted Pumpkin Bread
I love this moist and flavorful Frosted Pumpkin Bread. It's pure cozy fall magic! I promise it's so easy to make, even on busy days. I usually enjoy it for a crisp morning breakfast or as an easy dessert. I layer this fluffy pumpkin bread with creamy, sweet frosting and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top for that extra warm touch.
Caramel Apple Grapes
Caramel Apple Grapes: I dip each grape in creamy caramel and roll it in my favorite nuts, creating a bite-sized, less-messy alternative to traditional caramel apples. I love serving them at parties, enjoying them as a quick dessert or just as a fun treat. I especially love that they're a playful twist on classic fall flavors and being dairy free and peanut free makes them an allergy-friendly option I can feel good about.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys
These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are an adorable, last-minute Thanksgiving dessert! With just strawberries, chocolate, coconut oil, white chocolate, mini marshmallows and pretzel sticks, you can easily create these festive treats. Perfect for kids and adults alike, they're simple to make, can be prepped ahead and are easy to adapt for gluten or dairy free diets.
Turkey Fruit Platter
I love kicking off Thanksgiving with this fun and easy Turkey Fruit Platter! I find it's a playful way to add healthy, colorful fruits to the table and it works perfectly as an appetizer or dessert.
Vegan Pumpkin Brownies
I love making these Vegan Pumpkin Brownies when I want a taste of fall. I find they're rich, fudgy and perfectly balanced with a swirl of pumpkin puree that adds just the right touch of sweetness and spice.
Gluten Free Apple Cake
I love this Gluten Free Apple Cake for a cozy fall snack! It's light, fluffy, and bursting with spiced apple flavor, topped with creamy vanilla frosting. I appreciate that it's easy to make. Using a box mix, I can have it ready in under 10 minutes. It's also simple to adapt to be dairy and egg free. Every bite has a sweet, crunchy apple surprise and it fills my home with the most amazing fall aroma.
Gluten Free Apple Fritters
I love making these Gluten Free Apple Fritters with leftover apples from my favorite fall outing; apple picking. They're lightly pan-fried, drizzled with a simple 3-ingredient vanilla date icing and full of warm apple-cinnamon flavor. Plus, they're cleaner than typical deep-fried fritters and can easily be made vegan!
Dairy Free Caramel
I love this creamy Dairy Free Caramel for topping caramel apples and all kinds of desserts. It's vegan, plant-based, date-sweetened and a lighter alternative to traditional caramel. It's super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients in minutes!
The Best Gluten Free And Vegan Pumpkin Squares
Here's my Pumpkin Squares version of my aunt's recipe that she always serves at Thanksgiving, but without the allergens. I set out to make a gluten free, vegan version that tastes just like the original and we devoured the whole batch in a day! These pumpkin squares are now my must-make for Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Spice Twix Bark
This recipe for Pumpkin Spice Twix Bark goes back to 2019, but I still love it for all my holiday celebrations! I made it gluten free and dairy free, so it's perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or any meal, really, I especially love it because you can't tell it's allergy-friendly.
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