45 Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids

These gluten-free recipes for kids are go-to recipes that kids love. Changing to a gluten-free lifestyle is challenging. Our goal is to make it as easy for your family as possible. Save this list and use it to meal plan for gluten-free meal ideas you don’t have to stress over.

Perfect for any night of the week, holiday events, or birthday parties, these are all easy gluten-free meals for kids that can be made for any occasion. Plus, this collection of recipes is enjoyed by everyone – even those that aren’t gluten-free! From Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks and French Dip Sandwiches to Apple Cider Donuts and Pumpkin Muffins, you can easily create family-friendly meals that please everyone!

Using naturally gluten-free ingredients in combination with a few of our favorite gluten-free products, these recipes were created with families in mind. Affordable, easy to make, and full of flavor!

Gluten Free Recipes For Kids

Gluten-Free French Dip Sandwiches (Instant Pot or Crock Pot)

Gluten free French Dip sandwiches transform beef roast into a fall apart, melt in your mouth sandwich. Crunchy bread is stacked with meat then dipped into gluten free au jus. This recipe can be made in your pressure cooker or left to cook all day in the slow cooker.

Gluten-Free Baked Ziti with Sausage

Our baked ziti is a delicious kid-friendly dinner that we've made gluten-free. It's packed with flavor from a combo of pork sausage and beef, tomatoes, ricotta, and lots of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

Gluten free scalloped potatoes are worth the time spent and are best served as a dinner side or holiday dish to pass. Russet potatoes are sliced then combined with butter, fresh garlic, chicken stock, and lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese. A family favorite.

Homemade Gluten-Free Granola Bar

Homemade gluten-free granola bars are free from oats. Our gluten-free snack bars are made with Chex cereal, toasted coconut chips, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. These are made in the microwave and are a kid favorite!

Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Instant pot chicken stew is a simple and delicious pressure-cooked chicken stew that's healthy and filling. It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Make this easy, healthy comfort food for dinner today. Gluten-Free.

Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

Our Gluten-free instant pot Chicken Stir Fry is a 20-minute dinner that packs both protein and vegetables in a delicious kid-approved meal. If you've never tried making instant pot stir fry, this is the recipe your family will love.

Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

If your family likes wings, they will love Buffalo chicken drumsticks! Buffalo drumsticks are seasoned, baked, coated in your favorite buffalo sauce, then broiled to perfection! Serve as an appetizer or as a main entrée.

Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner

Our Sheet Pan Pork Chops are a quick and easy dinner kids love. Russet and sweet potatoes are cut into fries then roasted with tender pork chops seasoned with dry ranch dressing, rice vinegar, and honey mustard. Gluten-free.

Chicken Enchilada Crock Pot Meal

Chicken enchilada casserole is a complete crockpot meal packed with chicken, beans, corn, and lots of cheese! This gluten free dinner is easy to assemble in the morning and can cook all day. Before serving all you'll need to do is shred the chicken, add the beans, corn, cheese and tortillas, and dinner is ready!

Old Fashioned Boiled Chicken and Rice

Boiled Chicken and rice is a super simple flavor-packed dinner that kids love. A whole chicken is boiled in water, shredded, then cooked with rice and seasonings. An old southern boiled chicken and rice recipe that makes plenty for leftovers or freeze for later.

Halloween Chili

Halloween chili is perfect for cool fall nights. Made in the slow cooker, this kid-friendly, gluten-free chili cooks all day and is ready to enjoy as your kids come in from trick or treating. If you're having a Halloween party simply double the recipe and serve with lots of toppings including minced onion, shredded cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream.

Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts

Make gluten-free apple cider donuts at home in just a few simple steps. No need to let the batter rise or roll out the dough.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

If you're looking for a gluten-free pumpkin muffin recipe you're going to love our pumpkin muffins with applesauce! These muffins are super moist and are packed with pumpkin and apples for a lightly sweetened muffin that's delicious any time of the day.

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Air Fryer Baked Apples

Our air fryer baked apples use brown sugar and cinnamon to create a crisp caramelized coating then are topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. These gluten-free baked apples are a super simple dessert idea that kids love!

Velveeta Cheese Sauce Dip

A gluten-free cheese sauce that's simple to make. This Velveeta cheese sauce is made with just a few ingredients. Serve on broccoli, dipped with nacho chips or fresh veggies. Freezes well and reheats quickly in the microwave.

Kid-Friendly Meatloaf

Mashed potato stuffed meatloaf cupcakes are the perfect way to get kids to happily eat meatloaf. This recipe uses mashed potato flakes to make both the potatoes that go in the center of the meatloaf, and in place of bread crumbs making it a gluten-free meatloaf recipe.

Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Chicken breasts are stuffed with broccoli and cheese then cooked to perfection on the stovetop. Using a blend of cream cheese and mozzarella cheese, this recipe is both simple and delicious and is ready to serve in under 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy

Learn to make pot roast in your instant pot in just an hour! Beef chuck roast cooks with potatoes, carrots, and onions creating a complete meal with a flavor that your whole family will love. Gluten Free.

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Tenderloins

Cook frozen chicken tenderloins in just 10 minutes in your instant pot. Use the seasoned chicken in tacos, shred for recipes, or serve as is! No need to freeze chicken tenderloins individually, you can cook them from frozen even if they stacked together.

Kids Protein Shake Recipe

Looking to boost the protein to your child's diet -without using protein powder? This simple and delicious kids protein shake takes less than 5 minutes to make and is packed with 10 grams of protein per serving!

Taco Casserole with Pasta

Taco casserole with pasta is going to be a new kid-favorite! A refried bean pasta loaded with lean ground beef, salsa, pasta and cheese, it's baked into the perfect weeknight casserole. Serve topped with taco sauce and diced tomatoes. Gluten free.

Air Fry Chicken Legs

Air fry chicken legs is one of the easiest ways to cook chicken drumsticks. Made with minimal ingredients and a quick cooking time. This air fryer recipe creates healthy fried chicken that is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside!

Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs are the best chicken thigh recipe for kids. Our recipe is quick and simple, prepared just the way kids like. Chicken thighs are seasoned and baked into a delicious dinner. Gluten-free.

Crockpot Chicken Thighs

This simple slow cooker chicken thighs recipe can be put together in less than 5 minutes using ingredients from your pantry!

Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The extraordinary ranch flavor paired with the crunchy chicken will have your family grabbing an extra piece or two! Gluten-free.

Kid-Friendly Tater Tot Casserole

Our Kid-Friendly Tater Tot Casserole is a simple ground beef casserole that cuts calories but not flavor. Packed with green beans, lean ground beef, tater tots, and cheese, this is a hearty comfort food your kids will love! Gluten-free.

Strawberry Smoothie Without Yogurt

Strawberry Smoothie Without Yogurt, a creamy and refreshing morning, afternoon or evening treat. Packed with a serving of fruit, this strawberry smoothie recipe without yogurt is delicious and nutritious.

Instant Pot Chicken Soup With Rice

Instant pot chicken soup with rice is a hearty meal in a bowl. This delicious soup is packed with chicken, rice, and carrots and is made in under 20 minutes. It's a gluten-free soup that packs well in a thermos for lunchboxes or for work.

Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Wings

Cook frozen chicken wings in the Instant Pot! Chicken Wings from frozen chicken are simple to make and taste amazing. These frozen wings cook in the pressure cooker for 11 minutes then get basted with more sauce and broiled to crispy perfection! Gluten-free.

Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hot chocolate bombs are a homemade Hot Chocolate mix recipe rolled into a ball. They make hot chocolate that's super creamy, extra chocolaty, with simple ingredients. The perfect recipe for kids to make this winter. Gluten-Free.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is a one-pot meal packed full of nutrition from beans, quinoa, and lots of veggies. A great use for leftover or rotisserie chicken.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Our Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe is the absolute BEST mashed potatoes around. These make-ahead mashed potatoes for a crowd can be reheated in your crockpot saving time and oven space. Gluten Free.

Homemade Boil In the Bag Omelets

Put these simple boil in the bag omelets on your camping food checklist! These omelets make for quick camping meals. They are boil in the bag meals that utilize freezer bag cooking. All in just 15 minutes.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded chicken tacos made with just 4 ingredients. These pressure cooker pulled chicken tacos are a delicious kid-friendly dinner idea any day of the week. Gluten Free.

Greek Chicken Thighs

Greek Chicken thighs use boneless skinless chicken thighs featuring lots of garlic, olives and Greek yogurt served over your favorite rice blend. It's a family favorite dinner. Gluten-free.

Crock Pot Red Potatoes

Crock Pot Red Potatoes make a delicious & simple side dish for dinner and are great for entertaining. Slow cooker red potatoes are cooked with olive oil, butter, and spices and cook up to be tender and browned.

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

A creamy chicken enchilada recipe made with rotisserie chicken, Greek yogurt, green chilies, great northern beans, and green enchilada sauce, this is a must try gluten-free recipe! The perfect healthy family meal.

Southwest Chicken Chili

Southwest flavors shine in this chili chicken recipe. Made in 30 minutes, this one-pot soup recipe is a delicious family dinner idea. Southwest chicken chili is a must try recipe. Kids love it!

Healthy Cheesy Potatoes

Healthy cheesy potatoes are a delicious side dish recipe that is healthier than the traditional full fat version, yet just as tasty. Gluten-free.

Easy Sauteed Apples

Apples are simmered in maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg along with fresh orange juice for a delicious and healthy dessert recipe.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Bites

A delicious potato recipe for kids! Mashed potatoes are loaded with cheese and broccoli then baked into delicious mashed potato bites that have kids happily eating their vegetables for dinner!

Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole

Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole comes together quickly with crispy tortilla chips, rotisserie chicken, and jarred salsa. Mexican Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole is layered then baked until crisp and golden brown.

Roasted Chicken Sausage & Veggies

This healthy sheet pan dinner utilizes prepackaged chicken sausage links combined with fresh veggies to get a healthy dinner on the table in 20 minutes.

Sweet Potato Egg Cups

Sweet potato egg cups are an easy, fun breakfast idea perfect for kids. These kid-friendly egg frittatas are packed with sweet potatoes, spinach, and cheese - the perfect combo!

High Fiber Smoothie

A high fiber smoothie that is packed with superfoods. A simple and delicious smoothie that the whole family will love.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley that acts as the “glue” to bind food together while providing structure to products.

What are ways to reduce the cost of a gluten-free lifestyle?

Gluten-free food can be expensive; however, there are many different ways to cut costs. From purchasing naturally gluten-free foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products to making your own gluten-free flour blend to use as needed. Also, freeze leftover gluten-free breads such as sandwich bread, buns, bagels, and muffins to extend the shelf life. If possible, purchase large quantities at warehouse stores but steer away from bulk bins due to cross-contamination concerns.

How to find gluten-free foods?

Reading labels is the best way to find celiac-safe foods. Purchasing products that are labeled gluten-free is ideal; however, always double-check the ingredient list before buying. Look for red-flag words: wheat, rye, oats, barley, malt, Brewer’s yeast, dextrin, modified food starch, and starch in the ingredient list.

More Easy Gluten Free Recipes

Finding easy recipes for kids to make all on their own is a great way to get them excited about following a gluten free lifestyle. This is another reason our recipe list is available for your family to use as a resource at home. Looking for even more ideas? Here you go!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll
Homemade Gluten-Free Granola Bar
Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
Baked Gluten-free Chicken Nuggets
Christmas Wreath Bundt Cake (Gluten-Free)
Gluten-Free Apple Cake

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