25+ Sweet & Savory Gluten Free Brunch Ideas

Check out this list of the best Gluten Free Brunch Ideas for your next party! Or use these recipes to revamp your normal weekend menu. There are desserts and cheese boards, drink options, and recipes to make ahead or easy ones for the morning of. You’re sure to find something great to feed your friends and family!

Throwing a brunch can be lots of fun, but stressful at the same time. What do you serve that everyone will like? What time should you start brunch? What do you even wear?

That last one I can’t help you with, but I can help you figure out the rest! Read on for some common brunch (and breakfast) questions.

What time should you serve brunch?

There is no designated brunch time, so just pick a time that works for you and your guests! Typical brunch hours range from roughly 10:00am to 2:00pm.

What are gluten free breakfast foods?

While there are a number of “typical” breakfast and brunch foods that are NOT gluten free (think cinnamon rolls, donuts, coffee cakes), there are a lot that are. Things like yogurt, eggs, and cheese are all components of a brunch or breakfast that are naturally gluten free.

Gluten-Free Brunch Ideas

From toast to teas, you’re going to find a number of ideas for your next gluten free brunch. Scroll through and choose one or several that would hit the mark with your guests!

Toast Bar

Gluten Free Toast Bar, that is. This is a great option if your guests want to choose their own adventure. You can provide both sweet and savory options.

Sweet options could include different types of butters (peanut, almond, apple), jams and jellies, honey, or a chocolate or hazelnut spread. Savory options could be avocado (like the one pictured below), fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, or cheese.

Simple Avocado Toast (Gluten Free)

This Simple Avocado Toast recipe is an easy gluten free breakfast for mornings when you need something quickly. The shaved parmesan and lemon zest add flavor without making it complicated, and the avocado provides healthy fat to keep you full. 

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*Tip* If you have both gluten free and non-gluten free people, you should make separate bread stations and, depending on the sensitivity of you or your guests, have separate toasters and utensils as well.

Yogurt Dishes

Another good option for people wanting to create their own breakfast is to have people build bowls or parfaits. Gather some different types of yogurt, some gluten free granola, nuts, fruit, honey, jams, or even sweeter items like chocolate chips or candies then let people go to town!

The yogurt parfait shown below also includes chia seeds, and the yogurt bowl recipe shows some dessert options like chocolate and crushed candy canes.

Breakfast Yogurt Parfait (Gluten Free)

This Breakfast Yogurt Parfait is a quick and easy gluten free breakfast. With just 5 ingredients (including chia seeds for a garnish) it can be a healthy option as well. Make it cute in mason jars or pile it high with berries – there are endless ideas to customize it!

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Dessert Yogurt Bowl with Chocolate, Peppermint, & Almonds

This Dessert Yogurt Bowl with Chocolate, Peppermint, and Almonds is a healthy gluten free recipe when you want something sweet. Made with mini chocolate chips and smashed candy canes, it’s a perfect holiday treat. Use greek yogurt to add some bonus protein!

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*Tip* Make sure you have enough cups and spoons for this! If not you may want to do the next option instead.

Grain Bowls

Grains can be a great option for something that’s filling, and they’re warm and hearty for any brunch that lands on a cold day. Potential toppings could be similar to the ones mentioned above for yogurt parfaits, like fresh fruit, honey, nuts, and jellies or jams.

You can also use quinoa as a brunch grain, adding in dried fruits and honey or maple syrup to sweeten it up.

Microwave Blueberry Oatmeal (GF)

This Microwave Blueberry Oatmeal is a dressed up and gluten free version of classic oatmeal. Made easy by using oatmeal you cook in the microwave, it gets scooped into a bowl then you crumble a bunch of goodies on top. If you've ever wanted to have dessert for breakfast, this is your chance. 

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*Tip* Make sure to get oats or oatmeal that say they are gluten free, as often “regular” oats and oatmeal can be cross-contaminated.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is an easy gluten free recipe for busy mornings. It’s eaten warm and made sweet by a drizzle of maple syrup on top of the slivered almonds and dried fruit. A filling and healthy way to start the day!

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Gluten Free Seasonal Breads

Seasonal breads can be a fun way to use fresh ingredients and bring a little extra color to the dishes you serve. In the fall you can make pumpkin bread or in the summer a loaf with strawberries or blueberries would be fun.

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

This Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is an easy way to celebrate fall. Baking up soft and fluffy with little bursts of sweet chocolate, it's a fun dessert recipe to add to your holiday baking.

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Maple Pecan Banana Bread (Gluten Free)

This Maple Pecan Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe has no processed sugar, getting its sweetness from bananas and maple syrup. It’s super moist and a fun twist on regular banana bread. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee on a cool day!

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Gluten Free Muffins

Muffins are perfect to serve for a crowd as they’re already portioned out! Stack them on a platter or in a basket and let people pick out their own. While muffins are traditionally sweet, you can also do a more savory option like the cornbread muffins below.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins (Gluten Free)

These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are simple to make and bake up super moist and delicious. Made with applesauce, they’re also gluten free and great for kids. A perfect recipe to celebrate fall!

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Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins

These gluten free zucchini muffins are soft, moist, and so easy to make! Using gluten free flour mix and fresh zucchini, add these to your healthy breakfast routine or pack them for a snack!

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Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins

This gluten free cranberry orange muffin recipe is a delicious way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. The tartness of the cranberries combines with sweet orange to make a soft and tasty baked treat. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or a light snack.

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Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins

These Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins are easy to make from scratch and will give you the best homemade cornbread muffins. They’re dairy free too, and taste amazing – soft, slightly sweet, and moist. Plus they take less than 30 minutes to bake! You definitely want to add these muffins to your dinner table.

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*Tip* Cook the muffins in liners to make them easier to remove from the muffin tin!

Gluten Free Pancakes & Waffles

These are classic brunch options, and thankfully there are a lot of gluten free mixes out there that make fantastic pancakes and waffles. Serve these with fruit, maple syrup, powdered sugar, butter, and whipped cream. Or you could really switch things up and do a potato pancake as a savory option!

Gluten Free Gingery Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

Breakfast is the best. Pancakes for breakfast are even better. Better than best, is that even possible? I think these Gluten Free Gingery Lemon Blueberry Pancakes make it possible. A tiny zip of ginger with the zing of lemon make these a breakfast winner.

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Easy Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes

These gluten-free potato pancakes are a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They use mashed potatoes, eggs, and shredded cheese, and are made without conventional flour (they use cassava flour instead). Crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, this easy gf potato pancake recipe comes together in just 35 minutes on the stovetop.

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Pound Cakes

A great option that can double as dessert, pound cakes are a perfect brunch food. This poppyseed version below has a simple flavor that goes well with coffee or tea.

Gluten Free Poppyseed Pound Cake

The flavors of this gluten free poppyseed pound cake are simple, but delicious. It’s a great ending to a meal, or enjoyed in the afternoon with a cup of tea. 

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Small Sweets

It’s nice to have some small dessert foods at a brunch. These could be something simple like little chocolates or truffles, something on the healthier side like fresh fruit dipped in chocolate, or something really fancy like the candied lemons below. You can also change the rose petal garnish on these to suit a theme or holiday!

Chocolate Hazelnut Rum Truffles

These Chocolate Hazelnut Rum Truffles are rich and creamy balls of deliciousness. Made with just four ingredients, they’re the perfect recipe for special occasions like Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

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White Chocolate Candied Lemon Slices

These White Chocolate Candied Lemon Slices are almost too pretty to eat – except you'd be missing out if you passed on this dessert. The lemons are candied in a sugar syrup, then dipped in melted white chocolate and have edible rose petals as a garnish. Plus they're gluten free! Impress your friends and relatives with this recipe at your next gathering.

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Chocolate Covered Orange Slices

These Chocolate Covered Orange Slices are the perfect healthy dessert recipe. With only three ingredients, they’re super easy to make as a treat or snack, plus they’re gluten free and can be made paleo!

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Cheese Boards

Cheese and charcuterie boards are great to add some protein to what can otherwise be a carb fest. Plus you can easily customize it to your and your guests likes.

Gluten Free Cheese Board

Need ideas for how to make an awesome Gluten Free Cheese Board? These are simple steps to DIY it for your next party or for a holiday. Your cheese board will be easy to put together and great to put on display – and your guests won't even know everything is gluten free!

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*Tip* Try doing a mock assembly of your cheese board the night before so you can see if you need to add anything extra or cut back on anything.

Egg Dishes

Between frittatas, egg casseroles, and breakfast burritos, there are a lot of options here. What’s nice about all of these is you can prep the ingredients the day before, then combine them in the morning to cook or bake. The frittata and casserole become particularly hands-off as you can stick them in the oven while you prep other things. Easy peasy!

Roasted Tomato, Kale, & Goat Cheese Breakfast Frittata

This Gluten Free Frittata recipe is a healthy and easy way to get your veggies in. Everything gets combined into a cast iron skillet then cooks up in the oven to meld the flavors together. A yummy vegetarian meal for breakfast or dinner!

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Paleo Sausage Egg Casserole

This Paleo Sausage Egg Casserole recipe is an easy breakfast option. It's gluten free, low carb, and Whole30 compatible, and a simple meal for a hungry family. Or make it on the weekend as meal prep for weekday breakfasts!

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Ham & Broccoli Breakfast Casserole (GF, DF, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

This Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Casserole is perfect to use up an leftover ham from Easter, Christmas, or any other holiday. With simple ingredients, it cooks up in the oven for an easy and delicious breakfast. (gluten free, dairy free, low carb, paleo, Whole30)

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Easy Gluten Free Breakfast Quesadilla

This Easy Gluten Free Breakfast Quesadilla is a quick recipe for when you’ve got hungry kids at the table. It has eggs, sausage, and cheese for protein, avocado for a healthy fat, and even some veggies too. A filling meal before you head out the door.

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*Tip* Cut the casserole or frittata ahead of time into servings so everyone gets a piece.

Breakfast Hash

While a breakfast hash is usually great AFTER a holiday or big event (hello leftovers!), you can also make one FOR a brunch event! Use the first recipe to serve to friends and family and the second recipe for the day after they’re gone.

Potato Breakfast Hash with Sausage, Mushrooms, and Red Pepper

A sausage and veggie Potato Breakfast Hash is a great gluten free option for a weekend breakfast or brunch. It’s a one pan recipe using a skillet that goes from stove to oven.

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Leftover Breakfast Hash

This Leftover Breakfast Hash is an easy way to put leftover meats and veggies to good use. It’s made in one skillet and if your leftover meat is compliant, it can also be paleo or Whole 30. Use sweet potato or regular potato, and whatever greens you have on hand, like kale or spinach. Breakfast is cooked in just 15 minutes! 

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Fun Condiments & Fixings

The accompaniments can be just as important as the main dishes! Try some fun jams and jellies, different spreads, or make your own like this honey butter below!

How to Make Whipped Honey Butter Spread

Learn how to make your own whipped honey butter spread at home in just 10 minutes with 3 simple ingredients: softened butter, honey, and vanilla. You can use salted butter or unsalted butter, depending on if you like a little salt with your sweetness. This extra-easy flavored butter recipe can be whipped with a hand mixer or a stand mixer.

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Cocktails & Mocktails

What is a brunch without fun drinks? Depending on your crowd, plan to serve at least one or two cocktails (or mocktails). Like the seasonal breads, these can also be a fun way to celebrate fresh foods.

Sparkling Citrus Mocktail for a Brunch Crowd

Looking for a fun, non-alcoholic citrus drink to enjoy? Try this Sparkling Citrus Mocktail! It uses three different types of citrus and sparkling water for a little fizz. Perfect for a brunch crowd at baby showers or wedding showers. You can also add a little champagne if you want to turn your mocktail into a cocktail.

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Pomegranate Cocktail for the Holidays

This Pomegranate Cocktail for the Holidays has just four ingredients – pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, and gin. It has a fun sugared rim and a rosemary for garnish to put a little extra cheer in your glasses. Perfect for Christmas, New Years, or even Valentine's Day.

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*Tip* If the cocktail or mocktail you’re serving is sparkling (with water or champagne), be sure to make it just before guests arrive so it doesn’t lose its fizz!

Coffees and Teas

Lastly, don’t forget about the warm drinks! Plain tea and coffee always work, but you can also step it up a notch by serving something a little more special like the eggnog chai latte below.

Eggnog Chai Latte

This Eggnog Chai Latte recipe is just as good as the Starbucks version but easy to make from home. It’s just in time for the holidays and perfect for Christmas morning. Replace your hot chocolate or regular tea with this and get into the spirit of the season!

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*Tip* Be sure and have an assortment of both caffeinated and caffeine-free options for people to choose from.

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