20 Breakfast Recipes for Gluten-Free Guys and Gals (2024)

Just because you're following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you're relegated to a plate of eggs every. Single. Morning. These 20 tempting gluten-free recipes showcase some outstanding options for breakfast. We've got all sorts of good stuff rounded up here: pancakes, muffins, waffles, crepes, breakfast sandwiches on homemade brioche and so much more! No doubt, we'll be waking up every morning on the right side of the breakfast nook.

Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

Sorry, oatmeal cookies, these oatmeal cookie pancakes have just taken your ultimate comfort cookie status. (via Yammie’s Gluten Freedom)

Crepes

This is an awesome blank-canvas crepe recipe to have at your disposal. Top each flat foldable to your heart’s content. (via Lia Griffith)

Paczki

Jelly-filled Polish donuts get a welcome gluten-free makeover with this recipe. (via Recreating Happiness)

Paleo Pumpkin Waffles

Trust us. Most everyone already has the ingredients for these fall-flavored waffles in their pantry. Get to it! (via Make it Naked)

Almond Meal Banana Muffins

You won’t find any flour, butter or oil in this totally guilt-free muffin recipe. (via Honest Fare)

Avocado Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches on Homemade Brioche Buns

Buttery, beautifully textured brioche buns are topped with melted cheese, creamy avocado, crisp bacon and a poached egg to create an irresistible breakfast ‘wich. (via A Sage Amalgam)

Blueberry Coffeecake

Pick up a box of King Arthur’s gluten-free muffin mix, and you’ll be enjoying this delicious coffee cake in no time. (via King Arthur Flour)

Browned Butter Pear Dutch Baby

Tired of sitting by the stove flipping pancake after pancake? The solution: this one-pan wonder. (via Memento Bracelet)

Paleo Friendly Dark Chocolate Quick Bread

Dark chocolate at breakfast? You bet! (via Where the Cookies Are)

Vegan Waffles

This recipe promises the ideal crispy chewy texture combo. (via Sarah Bakes Gluten Free)

Spiced Sweet Potato Crepes With Caramelized Bananas

Tropical flavors abound in these scrumptious crepes. (via Kitchen Tested)

Carrot Muffins

Whipped maple coconut cream and a pinch of shredded carrots elevate these muffins to a whole new playing field. (via Rosanna’s Kitchen)

Apple Fritters

Cider donuts may often steal the spotlight, but there’s nothing like an apple-studded fritter. (via Recreating Happiness)

One Bowl Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Busy mornings require grab-and-go treats like these breakfast-appropriate cookies. (via Eat Real Healthy Food)

Meyer Lemon Poppyseed Bread

Meyer lemons in place of the usual variety lend a lovely, slightly sweeter, faintly floral flavor to this quick bread. (via Oh My Veggies)

Raspberry Crumb Cake

Using frozen raspberries means this jammy berry-studded treat is in season all year long. (via A Sage Amalgam)

Overnight Orange Blueberry Baked French Toast

High-quality, gluten-free bread picked up at the grocery store (trust: it does exist) makes this delicious, overnight French toast as easy as can be! (via Kumquat)

Potato Crusted Spinach + Tomato Quiche

Using potatoes as the crust for this veggie-packed quiche is not only a genius gluten-free swap, but it also means you have your hash browns covered too. (via Half Full)

Healthy Homemade Pop Tarts

Who doesn’t appreciate a homemade pop tart? Especially one that looks this good? Answer: no one, that’s who! (via Desserts with Benefits)

Cinnabon Copycat Cinnamon Rolls

Mmmm, no need to hit up the mall to get your Cinnabon fix. You can make this at home — and actually be able to eat it. Double score. (via Recreating Happiness)

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Are scrambled eggs gluten-free? ›

Of course, eggs in and of themselves are naturally gluten-free. If you prepare scrambled eggs at home you'll be okay, but be wary of scrambled eggs when you dine out. At some restaurants (like IHOP), pancake batter with wheat is used in their scrambled eggs, so their eggs are not gluten-free.

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What breakfast does not contain gluten? ›

Cooked breakfasts

Thin, crepe-like pancakes and waffles both translate very well to a gluten-free version. Simply replace the normal flour with gluten-free flour, and add a little vanilla or cinnamon. You may need a little more liquid as the gluten-free flour tends to suck that up more than normal flour.

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Are cheerios gluten-free? ›

Our oats are then skillfully milled into oat flour that is verified to be gluten free through continuous sampling and empirical testing. We then test multiple composited samples of finished product to ensure that every production lot meets the FDA's standard for gluten-free foods.

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What should be the first thing to eat in the morning? ›

It will help to clear the mind and increase energy. A good meal in the morning is one that is higher in protein and lower in sugary carbs or mainly carbs. So eggs or salmon is good in the morning with fruit or vegetables. Some good fats such as avocado, almond milk, and nuts can also be beneficial.

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Is peanut butter gluten-free? ›

In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free. Many store-bought brands of peanut butter are also gluten-free, with gluten-containing peanut butter tending to be the exception rather than the rule.

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Does mayonnaise have gluten? ›

Mayonnaise or “mayo” is typically made from naturally gluten-free ingredients: eggs, oil, vinegar, lemon and sometimes mustard/mustard seed or other spices. Mayo brands that have a gluten-free label have passed thorough testing and are safe to eat for people with celiac disease.

Do gluten-free people eat eggs? ›

Yes, eggs are naturally gluten-free.

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What do you feed a gluten-free person? ›

A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.

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