35 Best Gluten-Free Mother’s Day Desserts

Photos of shortcake, chocolate tart, brownies, cake, donuts, and lemon bars for our round-up of the best gluten-free Mother's Day desserts

Have a mom in your life who is gluten-free? Treat her to something extra special this Mother’s Day: a homemade gluten-free dessert! We’ve gathered some of our most-loved gluten-free (& dairy-free!) dessert recipes including fluffy cakes, fudgy brownies & more decadent options that are hard to match with anything store-bought. Scroll through to find one she’ll love! ♥️

(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)

Slice of dairy-free and gluten-free vanilla cake on a plate

The BEST Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake (1 Bowl!)

Fluffy, perfectly moist, undetectably gluten-free vanilla cake! SO easy to make with just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!

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Overhead shot of our crackly top fudgy vegan gluten-free brownies

Fudgy Crackly Top Brownies (Vegan + GF)

Fudgy, decadent, crackly top brownies that are undetectably vegan and gluten-free! SO easy to make with simple methods and just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!

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Slice of chocolate ganache tart showing the three layers

Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Tart

A luxurious yet simple vegan chocolate tart with a chocolate-date crust, bright raspberry purée filling, and generous layer of creamy chocolate ganache. Just 10 ingredients required!

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Plate with a stack of Blueberry Gluten Free Scones

Blueberry Gluten-Free Scones

Gluten-free scones that are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, flaky, and infused with wild blueberries! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required!

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Pile of homemade Ferrero Rocher chocolates

DIY Ferrero Rocher Chocolates (Vegan + GF)

Decadent DIY Ferrero Rocher chocolates that taste like the real thing but are vegan and gluten-free! Perfectly chocolaty and hazelnutty, with just 8 ingredients required!

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Slices of vegan gluten-free chocolate cheesecake with raspberry sauce

Easy Baked Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegan + GF)

Creamy, dreamy vegan chocolate cheesecake with optional raspberry sauce! Super chocolaty, decadent, and gluten-free. Just 9 ingredients required!

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Tray stacked tall with homemade Vegan 7-Layer Bars

Vegan 7 Layer Bars

Decadent vegan 7-layer bars with an almond-oat crust, date caramel, coconut butter and flakes, chocolate chips, and peanut butter! Easy to make, gluten-free, and insanely delicious!

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Plate of Two Vegan GF Shortcake Biscuits filled with strawberries and coconut whipped cream

Perfect Strawberry Shortcake (Vegan / GF)

Fluffy, tender, vegan gluten-free shortcake topped with coconut whipped cream and strawberries! The perfect special diet-friendly dessert for summertime!

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Bite of gluten-free chocolate cake on a fork next to a tall slice

The BEST Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake (Vegan, 1 Bowl!)

Fluffy, moist, decadent gluten-free chocolate cake made in 1 bowl! It’s also undetectably vegan, grain-free, and naturally sweetened!

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Stack of glazed strawberry donuts on a plate

Easy Baked Strawberry Donuts (Vegan + GF)

Vegan, gluten-free baked strawberry donuts with crisp edges, fluffy centers, and a bright pink glaze so good you’ll want to lick the bowl clean. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!

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Dessert cup and spoonful of our vegan tiramisu pudding recipe

Vegan Tiramisu Pudding Cups

Creamy, rich vegan pudding infused with the flavors of tiramisu! An easy, decadent, no-bake dessert made with just 7 simple ingredients.

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Stack of Sweet Potato Brownies topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies (V/GF)

Incredibly fudgy sweet potato brownies with cacao, almond butter, and oats. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with pecans and chocolate chips for the ultimate healthier treat!

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Three layer Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake topped with fresh raspberries and blackberries

1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake

A 1-bowl vegan gluten-free vanilla cake that's perfectly tender, fluffy, and sweet! Delicious frosted or unfrosted and SO easy to make! Just 10 ingredients required.

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Stack of four homemade Baked Chocolate Donuts dripping with glaze

30-Minute Chocolate Donuts (Vegan / GF)

Fluffy, baked chocolate cake donuts made in 30 minutes! Gluten-free, perfectly sweet, and topped with a simple coconut oil glaze!

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Stack of three vegan gluten-free lemon bars

The BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

Vegan, gluten-free lemon bars that taste just like the real thing: super lemony with a buttery shortbread crust! Just 8 ingredients required for this show-stopping dessert!

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Platter of Mini Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes topped with fresh berries

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes

Thick, custard-like vegan chocolate cheesecakes with a date-walnut cocoa crust. Just 10 ingredients required and entirely vegan and gluten-free. Perfect topped with coconut whipped cream and fresh fruit.

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Top down shot of six vegan vanilla cupcakes topped with frosting

Easy Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)

Perfectly fluffy vanilla cupcakes that happen to be vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required!

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Batch of Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars topped with lemon slices and powdered sugar

Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars

Creamy, naturally sweetened vegan lemon bars made with 10 simple ingredients and a delicious gluten-free crust.

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Tray and bowl with our Vegan GF Chocolate Chip Cookies alongside a glass of dairy-free milk

Perfect Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfect vegan chocolate chip cookies made with simple methods and 9 ingredients. Tender, sweet, studded with chocolate, and undetectably gluten-free.

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Stack of strawberry cheesecake bars on a plate

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Vegan + GF)

The decadent flavors of tangy cheesecake and fresh strawberry swirled together into gluten-free, vegan-friendly bars! Oat-almond crust, naturally sweetened, 10 ingredients required!

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Slices of Dairy-Free Chocolate Freezer Fudge on a small plate

3-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge (Dairy-Free)

Incredibly creamy, dreamy 3-ingredient chocolate fudge made with dairy-free chocolate, nut butter, and honey! The perfect healthier, easy-to-make dessert!

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Partially sliced plate of Vegan GF Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

1-Bowl Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Vegan + GF)

AMAZING, rich chocolate hazelnut cake made in just 1 bowl! Entirely vegan and gluten-free and so simple to make. Perfect for every day or birthdays and special occasions.

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Plate of vegan gluten-free tahini cookies

Easy Tahini Cookies (Vegan + GF)

Incredibly delicious tahini cookies: nutty, salty-sweet, vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly fast! Just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and less than 30 minutes required!

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Partially eaten Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcake on a pink wrapper

The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Amazing 1-bowl chocolate cupcakes that are undetectably vegan and gluten-free. Fudgy, moist, insanely chocolaty, and topped with sinful chocolate ganache frosting.

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Slice of vegan gluten-free strawberry cake next to the rest of the cake

Vegan Strawberry Cake (GF)

Fluffy strawberry cake that’s undetectably vegan and gluten-free! Infused with vibrant strawberry flavor and perfectly sweet. Just 9 ingredients required!

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Stack of Fudgy Vegan Turtle Brownies made with black beans

Refined-Sugar-Free Turtle Brownies (GF)

Fudgy black bean brownies made in a food processor. Entirely naturally sweetened, swirled with date caramel and pecans. A sneaky vegan, gluten-free dessert.

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Plate with a slice of gluten-free coffee cake

The BEST Gluten-Free Coffee Cake (1 Bowl!)

The BEST gluten-free, dairy-free coffee cake is here! Perfectly sweet, fluffy, packed with cinnamon, and SO delicious. Just 1 bowl required!

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Picking up a Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bar from a parchment-lined cutting board

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars (GF)

Simple strawberry rhubarb crumble bars with a crumbly oat topping! Naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten-free, 10 ingredients, and so delicious!

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No-bake cheesecake cups topped with fresh blueberries

No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake Cups (5 Minutes!)

5-minute, no-bake vegan cheesecake cups layered like a parfait with fresh fruit and granola. A naturally sweetened, gluten-free snack or dessert. Just 7 ingredients required!

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Picking up a sweet potato blondie from a stack

Tahini Sweet Potato Blondies

Tahini chocolate chip blondies with a secret healthier twist: sweet potatoes! Undetectably vegan and gluten-free, and made in just 1 bowl!

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Slice of our salted caramel chocolate ganache tart on a pie cutter

Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache Tart (Vegan + GF)

A gorgeous, decadent, no-bake salted caramel tart with chocolate ganache! Insanely delicious, plus gluten-free and vegan. Just 7 ingredients required!

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Spoonful of our no-bake chocolate cheesecake and raspberry compote in a glass dessert jar

No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Cups (5 Minutes!)

No-bake vegan chocolate cheesecake cups with a chocolate cookie crust and fresh raspberries! An easy, decadent dessert with just 1 blender and 5 minutes required.

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Slice of our easy chocolate mousse pie topped with coconut whipped cream and caramel sauce

Vegan Double Chocolate Mousse Pie

Decadent chocolate mousse pie with a cloud-like filling and chocolate pecan crust. Vegan, gluten-free, and easy to make with just 7 ingredients required!

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Bowl and pan of gluten free berry cobbler

Easy Gluten-Free Berry Cobbler (Vegan)

Perfect vegan fruit cobbler packed with ripe, juicy summer fruit and topped with flaky gluten-free biscuits. Baked to bubbly golden perfection! Just 10 simple ingredients required.

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Slices of gluten free vegan coffee cake with glaze

1-Bowl Vegan Coffee Cake (GF, Oil-Free)

Fluffy, tender coffee cake with a perfect crumb that’s easy to make (1 bowl!), naturally sweetened, vegan, and gluten-free. Laced with cinnamon sugar and topped with cinnamon pecan crumble!

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If you try any of these gluten-free desserts, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Happy Mother’s Day, friends!

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