25 Best Halloween Gluten Free Recipes for Festive Treats
Halloween is right around the corner, and if you're like me, you're already planning the perfect lineup of treats for your spooky celebration. But finding gluten-free options that still capture the fun and festiveness of the holiday can feel like a challenge.
Whether you're throwing a Halloween party, whipping up snacks for a school event, or just want to indulge in some scary-good sweets, I've got you covered. These 25 gluten-free Halloween recipes are festive, fun, and easy to make. Plus, they’re so tasty, no one will even miss the gluten! Let's dive into the best treats that are sure to be a hit with goblins of all ages.
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1. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
These cupcakes are the perfect Halloween treat, packed with warm fall spices and topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
- Combine both mixtures and stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into liners, filling each ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool, then frost with your favorite gluten-free frosting.
2. Spooky Spider Cookies
These creepy yet cute cookies are made with gluten-free peanut butter and a fun candy spider on top.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup gluten-free peanut butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- Mini chocolate candies and pretzels for the spider decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together until smooth.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Once cooled, decorate with candy spiders using melted chocolate as "glue."
3. Witch’s Brew Popcorn
This sweet and salty treat is perfect for movie night or as a party snack, dressed up with candy eyes and green chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- ½ cup green candy melts
- Candy eyes
- Gluten-free pretzels
Instructions:
- Spread popcorn on a baking sheet.
- Melt candy melts and drizzle over the popcorn.
- Sprinkle candy eyes and pretzel pieces over the popcorn.
- Let it cool before breaking it into chunks.
4. Ghostly Meringue Cookies
Light and airy, these meringue cookies are shaped into cute little ghosts for a hauntingly good treat.
Ingredients:
- 3 egg whites
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 225°F.
- Whip egg whites until frothy, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe ghost shapes onto a lined baking sheet.
- Add chocolate chip eyes.
- Bake for 1-1.5 hours until crisp.
5. Gluten-Free Caramel Apples
A Halloween classic, these caramel apples are made with gluten-free ingredients for a safe, fun treat.
Ingredients:
- 6 apples
- 1 bag gluten-free caramels
- 2 tbsp water
- Wooden sticks
Instructions:
- Insert wooden sticks into apples.
- Melt caramels with water in a saucepan over low heat.
- Dip apples into caramel, coating evenly.
- Let set on wax paper until firm.
6. Monster Rice Krispie Treats
These colorful, chewy rice krispie treats are decorated with candy eyes and sprinkles for a fun Halloween snack.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups gluten-free rice cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp butter
- Candy eyes, sprinkles, food coloring
Instructions:
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a large pot.
- Stir in cereal and food coloring.
- Press mixture into a greased pan.
- Decorate with candy eyes and sprinkles.
7. Black Cat Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies with black cat decorations on top—perfect for a Halloween party!
Ingredients:
- 1 box gluten-free brownie mix
- Chocolate frosting
- Black licorice pieces for whiskers
- Chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions:
- Prepare brownies according to package instructions.
- Once cooled, frost brownies with chocolate frosting.
- Decorate with licorice whiskers and chocolate chip eyes to create cat faces.
8. Eyeball Deviled Eggs
These spooky deviled eggs look like creepy eyeballs but taste delicious!
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- Green olives for decoration
Instructions:
- Slice eggs in half and remove yolks.
- Mix yolks with mayo and mustard, then spoon back into the egg whites.
- Place a slice of olive on top of each to create an “eyeball.”
9. Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
These bell peppers are carved like pumpkins and stuffed with a savory gluten-free filling.
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup gluten-free rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions:
- Cut the tops off peppers and remove seeds. Carve jack-o-lantern faces.
- Cook turkey and mix with rice and tomato sauce.
- Stuff peppers with the mixture and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
10. Creepy Finger Hot Dogs
These “finger” hot dogs are a fun and eerie way to enjoy a gluten-free meal.
Ingredients:
- Gluten-free hot dogs
- Gluten-free buns
- Ketchup for "blood"
Instructions:
- Cook hot dogs according to package directions.
- Slice slits at the top to resemble knuckles and nail beds.
- Serve in buns with ketchup for a gory effect.
11. Vampire Blood Punch
A sweet, spooky punch made with cranberry juice and soda that’s perfect for parties.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups soda water
- 1 cup orange juice
- Gummy vampire teeth for decoration
Instructions:
- Mix all liquids together in a punch bowl.
- Add gummy vampire teeth as a fun garnish.
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12. Mummy Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers are wrapped like little mummies, and they’re the perfect spicy snack for your Halloween spread.
Ingredients:
- 10 jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package gluten-free puff pastry
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Fill each jalapeño half with the mixture.
- Cut the gluten-free puff pastry into thin strips and wrap around the jalapeños like mummies.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Add candy eyes after baking for a fun, spooky look.
13. Gluten-Free Graveyard Brownie Bites
Turn simple brownie bites into mini graveyards with gluten-free cookies and spooky decorations.
Ingredients:
- 1 box gluten-free brownie mix
- Gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies
- White icing for tombstones
Instructions:
- Prepare brownies according to package directions.
- Once cooled, crumble gluten-free cookies on top to resemble dirt.
- Use white icing to write “RIP” on cookies and stick them into the brownies to create graveyard tombstones.
14. Bloody Berry Smoothie
This smoothie is deliciously creepy with its deep red color and berry flavor, making it a healthier Halloween treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve with a drizzle of raspberry puree on top for a “bloody” effect.
15. Gluten-Free Witch Hat Cookies
These adorable witch hats are made with gluten-free cookies and a little bit of creativity.
Ingredients:
- 1 package gluten-free chocolate cookies
- 1 bag Hershey’s Kisses
- ½ cup chocolate frosting
- Orange decorating gel
Instructions:
- Place a small amount of frosting on top of each cookie.
- Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the frosting to create a witch hat.
- Use the orange decorating gel to pipe a band around the base of the hat.
16. Poison Apple Punch
This eerie green punch is a spooky way to refresh your guests during the Halloween festivities.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups apple juice
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- Green food coloring
- Black licorice for garnish
Instructions:
- Mix apple juice and soda in a large pitcher.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring to give it a spooky, poisonous look.
- Serve in glasses with a piece of black licorice for garnish.
17. Ghost Bananas
For a fun, healthy treat, these ghost bananas are as cute as they are easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 3 bananas, halved
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Mini chocolate chips for eyes
Instructions:
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip banana halves into the melted chocolate.
- Press mini chocolate chips into the bananas to create ghost faces.
- Let set in the fridge until chocolate hardens.
18. Spider Web Quesadillas
These gluten-free quesadillas are decorated with a sour cream spider web for a savory Halloween snack.
Ingredients:
- 4 gluten-free tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Sour cream for the web
Instructions:
- Heat a tortilla in a skillet and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Place a second tortilla on top and cook until cheese is melted and both sides are golden brown.
- Use a squeeze bottle to draw a spider web on top of the quesadilla with sour cream.
19. Skeleton Veggie Platter
For a healthier option, this veggie platter is arranged to look like a skeleton, perfect for balancing out the sweets.
Ingredients:
- Assorted veggies: cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes
- Ranch or hummus for dipping
Instructions:
- Arrange the veggies on a large platter to create a skeleton shape.
- Use cucumber slices for the head, bell pepper strips for ribs, and carrots for arms and legs.
- Serve with ranch or hummus as a dip in the center.
20. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts
These baked pumpkin donuts are perfectly spiced and gluten-free, making them a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
- Combine both mixtures and pour into the donut pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool, then dust with cinnamon sugar.
21. Haunted House Gingerbread
Who says gingerbread is only for Christmas? This haunted house version is gluten-free and perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another.
- Combine and roll out the dough. Cut out house shapes and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Once cool, use icing to “glue” house pieces together and decorate with spooky candy.
22. Frankenstein Avocado Toast
Give your avocado toast a Halloween twist by turning it into a Frankenstein face!
Ingredients:
- 2 gluten-free bread slices
- 1 ripe avocado
- Black olives and cherry tomatoes for decoration
Instructions:
- Toast the gluten-free bread.
- Mash avocado and spread it over the toast.
- Use olive slices for Frankenstein’s hair and eyes, and cherry tomatoes for the mouth.
23. Zombie Meatballs
These spooky meatballs are gluten-free and perfect for Halloween appetizers, especially when served with a “bloody” marinara sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- Mozzarella balls for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg together and form into meatballs.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then serve with marinara sauce.
- Add small mozzarella balls on top to create “zombie eyes.”
24. Candy Corn Fruit Cups
This healthier version of candy corn layers colorful fruit for a naturally gluten-free and festive treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mandarin oranges
- Whipped cream
Instructions:
- Layer pineapple chunks at the bottom of small cups.
- Add a layer of mandarin oranges on top.
- Top with whipped cream for a candy corn look.
25. Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Balls
These popcorn balls are flavored with pumpkin spice and held together with gooey marshmallow—perfect for handing out to trick-or-treaters.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a large pot.
- Stir in pumpkin pie spice and popcorn until well coated.
- Form into balls and let set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Conclusion
Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and these gluten-free recipes make sure no one misses out on the fun. From spooky treats like mummy jalapeño poppers and graveyard brownies to healthier options like ghost bananas and skeleton veggie platters, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for some festive snacks, these recipes are both simple and delicious. Plus, they're all gluten-free, so you can cater to guests with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor or fun. Try out a few of these recipes and add a little Halloween magic to your menu this year!
