61 Gluten Free Kid-Friendly Recipes for Picky Eaters (2024)

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Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Breakfast Edition 1.Kid Friendly Blueberry Kale Smoothie (Paleo) - Hot Pan Kitchen 2.Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies - Mom's Test Kitchen 3. Keto Pancake Cereal (Low Carb) -Wholesome Yum 4.Spinach and Feta Egg Cups - Served from Scratch 5. Easy and Delicious Keto Pancakes (Low Carb) -Healthy With Jamie 6.Gluten Free Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies - Home Body Eats 7. Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats -Lemons and Zest 8.Sourdough Almond Flour Waffles (Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free Option) - Raia's Recipes 9.Easy No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart (Egg Free) - Fearless Dining 10. 3-Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake Bagels (Egg Free) - Casey the College Celiac 11. Banana Buckwheat Pancakes -A Baking Journey 12. Breakfast Tostadas - Simply Full of Delight 13.Low Carb Gluten Free Sausage Balls - My Productive Backyard 14. Paleo Apple Muffins (Dairy Free, Vegetarian) - Cook Eat Paleo 15.Keto Breakfast Sandwich - Cooked By Julie 16. Gluten Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars -Your Haute Mess 17. Gluten Free Poptarts - Celebration Generation 18. Acai Bowl - The Forked Spoon 19. Easy Recipe for Gluten Free Waffles -Hunny I'm Home DIY 20. Gluten-Free Egg Fried Rice - Good For You Gluten Free 21. Full English Breakfast Muffins (Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores 22.Southwestern Frittata - Feasible Feast Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Snack Edition 23.Healthy Banana Snack Cake (Refined Sugar Free) - Flavor the Moments 24. Copycat Cookie Dough Vegan Larabar - Cass Clay Cooking 25. Easy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread - Creative Green Living 26. Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones (Vegan) - The Curious Frugal 27. Simple Morning Muffins (Dairy Free) - Fresh Simple Home 28. PJ Masks Inspired Popsicles (Dairy Free) - Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream 29. Green Berry Banana Bread (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac 30. Gluten Free Pizza Bites (Dairy Free Option) - Gluten Free on a Shoestring 31. Chocolate Protein Donuts (Soy Free, Dairy Free) - A Sorey Fitness 32. Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers (Nut Free, Vegan) - Healthy Taste of Life 33.Air Fryer Plantains (Paleo, W30, Vegan) - Recipe This 34.Almond Flour Crackers - Snappy Gourmet 35. Healthy Chocolate Granola (Oil Free) -The Banana Diaries 36. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Stalks (Vegetarian) - Two Healthy Kitchens 37. Vegan Mug Brownie - Natural Goodness 38.Keto Cheese Crackers (Grain Free) - Texanerin Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Dinner Edition 39.Cheesy Cauliflower Bread Sticks (Low Carb, Grain Free) - Curry Trail 40.Gluten-Free Tomato Cheese Tart - What a Girl Eats 41. Flank Steak Tacos with Brussels Sprouts - Eating Works 42. One Skillet Cheeseburger Helper - Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch 43. 20-Minute Vegan Sloppy Joes -Wow It's Veggie 44.Chicken Broccoli Casserole - Dancing Through the Rain 45. Brazillian Cheese Bread - Simple Living Recipes 46. Vegan Shepard's Pie - Plant Based Folk 47.Lightened Up Veggie “Nachos” (Low Carb, Keto) - Couple in the Kitchen 48.Best Ever Gluten Free Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet - A Sprinkling of Cayenne 49.Quinoa "Mac" & Cheese - Hungry Hobby 50.Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato - The Oregon Dietician 51. Taco Tater Tot Casserole -Mae's Menu 52. Easy Creamy Gluten-Free Spaghetti (Vegan Option) - Spice It Upp 53. Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets (Paleo Option) -Whole New Mom 54.Vegetable Pasta Sauce - 7 Different Veggies and Legumes (Vegan) - My Pure Plants 55. Gluten Free Pizza Quesedilla (Vegan Option)The Helpful GF 56.Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans - Piping Pot Curry 57.Keto Grilled Cheese - Here to Cook 58.Low Carb Pizza Chicken Skillet (Keto) - Low Carb Yum 59. Vegetarian Chicken-less Pot Pies -A Mummy Too 60. Mexican Quinoa in Instant Pot (Vegan) - Spice Cravings 61.Sheet Pan Apple Cinnamon Chicken (Whole 30, Paleo, Grain Free) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy Enjoy These 61 Gluten FreeRecipes for Kids! FAQs References

Now that back-to-school season is here and parents are busier than ever (especially with many students doing virtual learning!), I wanted to lend a hand with a common problem I see in gluten free Facebook groups: finding gluten free recipes for kids that even picky eaters will enjoy!

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Below, I've complied 61 gluten free recipes for kids that are specifically designed to please picky eaters. I've also included gluten free breakfast, snack and dinner recipes so that your picky eater can eat happily alllll day long.

So let's dig right on in. Here are 61 gluten free recipes for kids that are sure to please even the pickiest of diners. :)

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Breakfast Edition

1.Kid Friendly Blueberry Kale Smoothie (Paleo) - Hot Pan Kitchen

Sweet ingredients like blueberries, banana and dates will disguise the kale and chia seeds also included in this smoothie!

2.Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies - Mom's Test Kitchen

Gluten free oats, peanut butter and banana combine into a delicious and easy breakfast.

3. Keto Pancake Cereal (Low Carb) -Wholesome Yum

Pancakes + cereal = a kid's dream come true.


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4.Spinach and Feta Egg Cups - Served from Scratch

Since spinach is mild in flavor, it's the perfect choice for a kid-friendly breakfast.

5. Easy and Delicious Keto Pancakes (Low Carb) -Healthy With Jamie

These gluten free pancakes are as healthy as they are yummy!

6.Gluten Free Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies - Home Body Eats

Cookies for breakfast? Who would turn down that?!?

7. Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats -Lemons and Zest

A prep-ahead breakfast you and your kids will look forward to eating!

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8.Sourdough Almond Flour Waffles (Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free Option) - Raia's Recipes

The perfect gluten free treat to start your children's day.

9.Easy No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart (Egg Free) - Fearless Dining

These gluten free tarts look fancy, but they are just as easy to make as they are to eat.

10. 3-Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake Bagels (Egg Free) - Casey the College Celiac

These gluten free bagels are so easy to make, your kids can always lend a helping hand!

11. Banana Buckwheat Pancakes -A Baking Journey

Buckwheat flour and a hidden banana make these pancakes about as healthy - and delicious - as they can get.

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12. Breakfast Tostadas - Simply Full of Delight

Taco bout a delicious start to the day.

13.Low Carb Gluten Free Sausage Balls - My Productive Backyard

Seven ingredients combine into a delicious low carb breakfast or snack.

14. Paleo Apple Muffins (Dairy Free, Vegetarian) - Cook Eat Paleo

Apple pie in muffin form? Yes please!

15.Keto Breakfast Sandwich - Cooked By Julie

You can also prep these keto bagels ahead of time for an even easier gluten free breakfast.

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16. Gluten Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars -Your Haute Mess

For those needing a quick and easy breakfast on busy school mornings...

17. Gluten Free Poptarts - Celebration Generation

Ummmm, yes please?!?

18. Acai Bowl - The Forked Spoon

Who needs to buy an acai bowl when you can make your own at home?

19. Easy Recipe for Gluten Free Waffles -Hunny I'm Home DIY

A classic waffle recipe, just gluten free.

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20. Gluten-Free Egg Fried Rice - Good For You Gluten Free

This egg fried rice is just as delicious for breakfast as it is for dinner!

21. Full English Breakfast Muffins (Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

Who knew you could have a full English breakfast in the form of a single muffin?

22.Southwestern Frittata - Feasible Feast

An easy and healthy recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast or dinner.

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Snack Edition

23.Healthy Banana Snack Cake (Refined Sugar Free) - Flavor the Moments

Are you drooling, or is it just me?

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24. Copycat Cookie Dough Vegan Larabar - Cass Clay Cooking

Use gluten free oats, and this is a delicious gluten free snack that people of any age will enjoy!

25. Easy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread - Creative Green Living

No one will even guess there's zucchini in this chocolatey snack.

26. Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones (Vegan) - The Curious Frugal

A gluten free snack that's perfect for the upcoming fall season.

27. Simple Morning Muffins (Dairy Free) - Fresh Simple Home

These muffins almost look too pretty to eat!

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28. PJ Masks Inspired Popsicles (Dairy Free) - Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

These gluten free popsicles come in three fun flavors:Gekko Grape, Catboy blue lemonade and Owlet raspberry strawberry.

29. Green Berry Banana Bread (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

This banana bread comes out green thanks to the addition of spinach, but your kids won't taste any vegetables.

30. Gluten Free Pizza Bites (Dairy Free Option) - Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Use muffin pans to make these pizza bites an easy and delicious snack.

31. Chocolate Protein Donuts (Soy Free, Dairy Free) - A Sorey Fitness

These chocolate protein donuts are delicious enough to eat for dessert, but also make for a healthy snack.

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32. Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers (Nut Free, Vegan) - Healthy Taste of Life

A childhood classic made gluten free and vegan, so anyone can enjoy!

33.Air Fryer Plantains (Paleo, W30, Vegan) - Recipe This

All you need are three staple ingredients and 10 minutes to whip up these yummy snacks.

34.Almond Flour Crackers - Snappy Gourmet

You can add whatever flavors or seasonings you want to make these crackers your perfect snack.

35. Healthy Chocolate Granola (Oil Free) -The Banana Diaries

Chocolate for a snack is always a good idea, especially in the form of healthy granola.

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36. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Stalks (Vegetarian) - Two Healthy Kitchens

Reduce food waste and get your kids to eat more vegetables by cutting your broccoli stalks into fun shapes!

37. Vegan Mug Brownie - Natural Goodness

When your kid is begging for cake as a snack, whip them up this healthy mug cake instead!

38.Keto Cheese Crackers (Grain Free) - Texanerin

When you need a gluten free, kid-friendly snack that's free of grains but packed with cheesy flavor.

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Dinner Edition

39.Cheesy Cauliflower Bread Sticks (Low Carb, Grain Free) - Curry Trail

Pair these with some marinara sauce and protein, and you'll have a kid-friendly meal with a hidden veggie.

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40.Gluten-Free Tomato Cheese Tart - What a Girl Eats

This cheese tart is full of such rich, cheesy flavor, kids won't even mind the vegetables thrown in.

41. Flank Steak Tacos with Brussels Sprouts - Eating Works

Before you start worrying about the brussel sprouts, the best part of these gluten free tacos is how easy it is to customize them to your family's taste! Check out the post for plenty of ideas on how to change up your usual taco night.

42. One Skillet Cheeseburger Helper - Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

A traditional family dinner given a gluten free twist!

43. 20-Minute Vegan Sloppy Joes -Wow It's Veggie

Sloppy Joes are a favorite childhood classic of mine!

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44.Chicken Broccoli Casserole - Dancing Through the Rain

Plenty of cheese hides the broccoli and cauliflower rice included in this comforting casserole.

45. Brazillian Cheese Bread - Simple Living Recipes

This gluten free bread is crunchy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and sure to win over even the pickiest of eaters.

46. Vegan Shepard's Pie - Plant Based Folk

Creamy potatoes, tender vegetables and a flavorful meat substitute combine into one comforting, gluten free dinner.

47.Lightened Up Veggie “Nachos” (Low Carb, Keto) - Couple in the Kitchen

These are nacho traditional tacos...but they are super tasty!

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48.Best Ever Gluten Free Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet - A Sprinkling of Cayenne

Cheeseburger + macaroni = and a gluten free dinner for the whole family.

49.Quinoa "Mac" & Cheese - Hungry Hobby

All the flavors of mac and cheese with the plant-based protein of quinoa!

50.Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato - The Oregon Dietician

For when you want to shake up your family's usual burger night.

51. Taco Tater Tot Casserole -Mae's Menu

Tater tots get an upgrade in this gluten free and comforting casserole dinner.


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52. Easy Creamy Gluten-Free Spaghetti (Vegan Option) - Spice It Upp

A garlic cream sauce turns this gluten free spaghetti dinner into a recipe your kids will request regularly.

53. Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets (Paleo Option) -Whole New Mom

A childhood classic made gluten free.

54.Vegetable Pasta Sauce - 7 Different Veggies and Legumes (Vegan) - My Pure Plants

This is the spaghetti sauce you need to get even the pickiest of eaters to eat their veggies.

55. Gluten Free Pizza Quesedilla (Vegan Option)The Helpful GF

Two of kids' favorite foods combined? Talk about a win!

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56.Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans - Piping Pot Curry

Cheese, brown rice and lots of veggies combine into a comforting casserole for family dinner.

57.Keto Grilled Cheese - Here to Cook

Pair this homemade grilled cheese with some tomato soup or your kid's favorite side, and you'll have a gluten free dinner everyone can enjoy.

58.Low Carb Pizza Chicken Skillet (Keto) - Low Carb Yum

Turn regular chicken breasts into a delicious "pizza" dinner with this recipe!

59. Vegetarian Chicken-less Pot Pies -A Mummy Too

Who would say no to pot pies?!?

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60. Mexican Quinoa in Instant Pot (Vegan) - Spice Cravings

This quinoa only takes 30 minutes and 1 pot to make, but it's packed with flavor.

61.Sheet Pan Apple Cinnamon Chicken (Whole 30, Paleo, Grain Free) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

This sheet-pan dinner featuresjuicy chicken thighs, tender veggies and a hint of sweetness from apples.

Enjoy These 61 Gluten FreeRecipes for Kids!

Whether you have kids who are picky eaters or just want some gluten free recipes the whole family will enjoy, I hope this round-up gives you some delicious ideas for breakfast, snacks and dinner.

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Now let me know in the comments - which of these recipes do you want to try first?

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FAQs

What can kids eat that is gluten-free? ›

Naturally Gluten-Free Foods

Legumes: lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, etc. Proteins: chicken, turkey, beef, fish, eggs, tofu, tempeh, etc. Dairy products: milk, yogurt, most cheeses, etc. Nuts and seeds: almonds, cashews, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.

Why are so many kids picky eaters now? ›

Some children are naturally more sensitive to taste, smell and texture. Other children develop picky eating habits by modeling their parents' fussy eating habits. Picky eating habits are more likely to develop when parents punish, bribe or reward their children's eating behaviors.

What can I cook for someone who is gluten intolerant? ›

  • Classic Stuffed Peppers. ...
  • Cacio E Pepe Sweet Potato Noodles. ...
  • Lemony Chicken & Potatoes With Feta. ...
  • Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon. ...
  • Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili. ...
  • Chili Cheese Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Instant Pot Pork Puttanesca. ...
  • Best-Ever Gluten-Free Pasta.
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Is cheese gluten-free? ›

Cheese confuses many followers of the gluten-free diet. Most cheese does not have gluten, but it is very important to read labels of all packaged or processed cheese before eating it.

What junk food is gluten-free? ›

These six indulgent standards might not seem like they'd be gluten-free, but surprisingly enough, they're viable snack-time options.
  • Potato chips. Crunch on these freely. ...
  • Chocolate. Feel free to enjoy chocolate. ...
  • Macaroni and cheese. Don't be afraid to get cheesy. ...
  • French fries. You can still enjoy these. ...
  • Tacos. ...
  • Ice cream.
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What are 10 gluten free foods? ›

Grains, starches or flours that can be part of a gluten-free diet include:
  • Amaranth.
  • Arrowroot.
  • Buckwheat.
  • Corn — cornmeal, grits and polenta labeled gluten-free.
  • Flax.
  • Gluten-free flours — rice, soy, corn, potato and bean flours.
  • Hominy (corn)
  • Millet.

At what age do kids stop being so picky? ›

Do remember that picky eating is often “developmentally normal.” Children across the globe go through a picky eating phase from about age 2 to about age 4.

What is the root cause of picky eating? ›

Causes of picky eating include early feeding difficulties, late introduction of lumpy foods at weaning, pressure to eat and early choosiness, especially if the mother is worried by this; protective factors include the provision of fresh foods and eating the same meal as the child.

What to do when your 7 year old refuses to eat? ›

Tips for parents of fussy eaters

Try to eat with them as often as you can. Give small portions and praise your child for eating, even if they only eat a little. If your child rejects the food, do not force them to eat it. Just take the food away without saying anything.

What are some easy gluten-free foods? ›

Gluten-Free Foods
  • Fruits.
  • Vegetables.
  • Meat and poultry.
  • Fish and seafood.
  • Dairy.
  • Beans, legumes, and nuts.

What is a typical gluten-free meal? ›

Chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes is a nutritious gluten-free dinner option. This colorful dish contains protein from the chicken, vitamin C from the tomatoes, and vitamins A and C from the red bell peppers. Here is a recipe for chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes.

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.

Is Cool Whip gluten-free? ›

YES, Cool Whip is gluten-free!

Although it does not carry a gluten-free certification on the label, Cool Whip doesn't contain any sources of gluten. In addition, Kraft Heinz states that cross-contamination with gluten has not occurred during the manufacturing of Cool Whip products.

Is Velveeta gluten-free? ›

Kraft (the company that makes Velveeta) has a trusted policy to disclose any allergens on their nutrition label and there are no warning that indicate that Velveeta cheese contains any gluten ingredients. Furthermore, the gluten-free and celiac community is in agreement that Velveeta should be considered gluten-free.

What common snacks are gluten-free? ›

Don't forget that some naturally nutritious gluten-free snacks include fruits, vegetables, nuts and nut butters, yogurt, cottage cheese, popcorn, hardboiled eggs, hummus and guacamole.

What are things gluten-free people can eat? ›

Gluten-free foods (safe to eat)
  • most dairy products, such as cheese, butter and milk.
  • fruits and vegetables.
  • meat and fish (although not breaded or battered)
  • potatoes.
  • rice and rice noodles.
  • gluten-free flours, including rice, corn, soy and potato flour.

What do gluten-free kids eat for breakfast? ›

Have a fibre containing food for breakfast. Try oatmeal with fruit and nuts. Make homemade trail mix with dried fruit, nuts, seeds and popcorn. Enjoy foods that contain healthy fats, like avocado, fish, nuts and seeds.

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