Need a gluten free chocolate dessert? From Gluten Free & Paleo Chocolate Cake to Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, I've got you covered!
If you know me at all, you know I'm a huge believer in the balance between nutrition and deliciousness. If you're gluten free, that does NOT mean you have to miss out on celebratory sweet treats. Our family is gluten free and I don't want my boys (or myself!) to have to resort to subpar desserts.
Our weekly Prep Dish Gluten Free & Paleo meal plans always include a real food dessert. Today I've rounded up 15 of my favorite gluten free chocolate desserts. If you're a chocolate lover like me, this list is for you!
From a stunning gluten free and paleo chocolate cake to quick and easy 5-ingredient mocha mousse, you'll find a gluten free chocolate dessert recipe for any occasion.
15 Gluten Free Chocolate Desserts
Mocha Almond Fudge
This is not only a gluten free chocolate dessert, it's paleo as well! Almond butter and coconut milk give this dairy free fudge an amazing creaminess that is just so satisfying. This is a great one to prep ahead!
Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bars
While these paleo chocolate pecan bars aren't 100% chocolate, trust me, the chocolate chips give them plenty of chocolatey goodness. You'll start by making an almond flour crust. Next, you'll add a layer made with almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Finally, you'll top this decadent concoction with chocolate chips, shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Bake, cool and enjoy!
Chocolate Bliss Energy Bites
Are these a snack? Are they a dessert? They're whatever you want them to be! Sweetened with dates, these also make an excellent lunchbox dessert for the kiddos that you can actually feel good about.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Sweetened with honey, these homemade chocolate peanut butter cups have just 5 simple ingredients, all of which you likely already have in your pantry! You can make these with almond butter or cashew butter if you want a paleo version.
Gluten Free & Paleo Coffee Cocoa Cupcakes
Created by Tina Turbin of PaleoMazing, these cupcakes are made with a mix of almond flour and coconut flour. Cold brew coffee gives them the perfect hint of coffee flavor, which pairs so well with chocolate. Amazing!
Paleo Brownies w/ Raspberry Sauce
While these paleo and gluten free brownies are a little more involved than many of our recipes, they are 100% worth it. Trust me on this one! You're gonna want to save this raspberry sauce recipe – it's amazing on yogurt, oatmeal or coconut milk ice cream as well! It would also be quite tasty on this gluten free mug cake.
Fantastic Fudgesicles
These homemade fudgesicles are the perfect gluten free chocolate dessert to prep ahead. Made with coconut milk, they're super rich and creamy, despite being dairy free. A hint of cinnamon gives them a wonderful depth of flavor!
Boozy Puerto Rican Paleo Rum Balls
For a fun adult dessert, these Puerto Rican Rum Balls are perfect! They're inspired by my time in Puerto Rice and they bring me straight back!
Chocolate Drizzled Strawberries
If you're looking for a gluten free chocolate dessert or just a fun dessert incorporating fruit, these chocolate drizzled strawberries are the perfect choice. You can really use whatever fruit you like!
Chai Spiced Hot Cocoa
Nothing is cozier than hot cocoa on a cold winter day! I'm a big tea drinker so I love this chai tea-inspired version. It's sweetened with honey and I love using lite coconut milk, but you could really use whatever type of milk you prefer.
Paleo & Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
Oh my goodness, this gluten free chocolate cake is such a showstopper. You would never guess that it requires just 4 ingredients for the cake and 2 for the dairy free whipped cream topping.
5-Ingredient Mocha Mousse
This decadent mousse includes rich dark chocolate and 6 oz of brewed coffee for that hint of mocha. Full fat coconut milk gives it its luxurious creaminess.
Pomegranate Chocolate Bark
I love making chocolate bark with the kiddos because it's just so fun to sprinkle on the toppings! This pomegranate version is perfect for either Christmas or Valentine's Day. The pomegranate arils also give each bite the perfect juicy burst of flavor.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
Pumpkin is not just for Halloween! The pumpkin not only gives these brownies a nutritional boost, the flavor really complements the chocolate as well. They're sweetened with honey and a bit of coconut sugar.
Cranberry Walnut Dark Chocolate Drops
These little beauties include just four ingredients: dark chocolate chips, cinnamon, walnuts and dried cranberries. You can of course easily mix up the add-ins! Try pistachios or cashews in place of walnuts and dried cherries or apricots in place of cranberries. So many tasty combos to explore!
FAQ – Common Questions About Gluten Free Chocolate Dessert Recipes
What sweets are chocolate and gluten free?
You can make almost any sweet gluten free! From our gluten free chocolate cake to homemade chocolate peanut butter cups to a couple of varieties of gluten free chocolate brownies, we've got your gluten free sweet tooth covered. Just scroll up for the recipes.
Why is chocolate not always gluten free?
While pure chocolate itself is naturally gluten free, many chocolatey treats you buy include other ingredients with gluten, or are processed in a facility with gluten. If you need to completely avoid gluten, make sure to check the packaging of any chocolate you buy to make sure it's gluten free.
What is the secret to gluten free baking?
I would say the secret to gluten free baking is experimenting and practice. Unfortunately, you cannot always simply make a one-for-one swap with gluten free flours. Fortunately for you though, I've done all of the experimenting for you! All of our Prep Dish recipes are well tested to help you whip up the best gluten free desserts ever. And if you want to incorporate tasty gluten free desserts on the regular, give our meal prep meal plans a try! Our weekly gluten free and paleo meal plans always include a dessert.
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