Gluten-Free Holiday Guide: Thanksgiving & Christmas Recipes
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GF turkey, stuffing, gravy, pies, and cookies — every traditional holiday dish made safely gluten-free. Plus tips for mixed-diet family dinners.
GF turkey, stuffing, gravy, pies, and cookies — every traditional holiday dish made safely gluten-free. Plus tips for mixed-diet family dinners.
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✓Key Takeaways
The Holiday Challenge
Holidays revolve around food — and traditional recipes are loaded with gluten. But here's the secret: almost every holiday dish can be made gluten-free and taste just as good.
Naturally Gluten-Free Holiday Foods
These traditional foods are ALREADY safe:
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GF Versions of Traditional Dishes
Gluten-Free Stuffing
Replace bread cubes with:
Gluten-Free Gravy
Instead of flour as thickener, use:
Gluten-Free Pie Crust
Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls
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Xanthan Gum
Essential GF binder for baking
Tips for Mixed-Diet Family Dinners
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Holiday Baking (GF Cookies & Treats)
GF Sugar Cookies
Use any sugar cookie recipe, substitute 🛒GF flour blendAmazon ↗ 1:1. Add 1/2 tsp 🛒xanthan gumAmazon ↗ if your blend doesn't include it.
GF Chocolate Chip Cookies
Use 🛒Enjoy Life chocolate chipsAmazon ↗ (allergen-free) + GF flour blend. 🛒Almond flourAmazon ↗ cookies are also excellent.
GF Gingerbread
Use GF flour blend + 🛒molassesAmazon ↗ + ginger + cinnamon. 🛒King Arthur has a great GF gingerbread mixAmazon ↗.
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Amazon PrimeDirect links to certified <10-20 ppm brands · Skip the label-squinting
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Bob's Red Mill GF 1-to-1 Flour
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King Arthur GF Flour
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Xanthan Gum
Essential GF binder for baking
Celiac Safety Glossary
- Gluten
- Gluten is a family of storage proteins (prolamins and glutelins) found naturally in cereal grains like wheat (including varieties like spelt, kamut, and farro), barley, and rye, which acts as a binder to give food elasticity and shape.
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About the Author
Sarah Mitchell
Lead Content Writer & Nutritionist, B.S. Nutrition Science
Sarah was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2018 and writes evidence-based guides combining clinical nutrition knowledge with 6+ years of personal gluten-free living experience. All health content is medically reviewed by our advisory team.
Meet our full team →Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or a registered dietitian before making dietary changes related to celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Read full disclaimer.
📚Sources & Citations
- •Celiac Disease Foundation — celiac.org — Comprehensive research and patient resources on celiac disease
- •Beyond Celiac — beyondceliac.org — Research-driven celiac disease advocacy and resources
- •GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) — gfco.org — Certification standards (<10 ppm)
- •FDA Gluten-Free Labeling — fda.gov — Federal regulations for <20 ppm labeling
Content reviewed and fact-checked by our clinical & nutrition team. Last updated July 2026.
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