Gluten free sauces are a delicious way to elevate your already nourishing meals. Here are 7 of our best sauce recipes for you to make at home!
They are very easy to make and most of the ingredients you probably already have in the pantry and/or fridge.
Sweet and Savory gluten free sauces to add to pastas, veggie burgers, roasted veggies, desserts, coffee, and a whole lot more! Vegan, Paleo, and whole 30 options. Pin it HERE.
Gluten Free Sauce Recipes
1. Sweet and Sour Sauce
This sweet and sour sauce recipe helps you create a Chinese carry-out favorite, with a healthy twist. It has no refined sugar, but it tastes just like the real thing! Plus, it’s dairy free, and has no MSG or artificial colors.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- pineapple juice
- chili sauce
- tamari sauce
- honey
- vinegar
- arrow root
2. Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce
This multipurpose vegan cashew cream sauce is SO easy to make! Plus you can make it sweet or savory. Learn the importance of soaking nuts prior to making the sauce. Or, opt for the quick 10 minute version. Paleo, Whole30 friendly.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- raw cashews
- purified water
- lemon juice
3. Vegan Dulce de Leche
Homemade Vegan Dulce De Leche Sauce is made with natural unrefined sugar.A healthy gluten free vegan alternative to classic dulce de leche sauce. This gluten free sauce is great on desserts, in coffee, in smoothies, and more! Easy to make and made with simple ingredients. Paleo friendly.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- coconut milk
- coconut sugar
- vanilla extract
4. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
This creamy red pepper sauce is super easy to make, and it’s budget friendly. The key is getting the ingredients blended evenly, so the result is a sauce that is creamy and smooth. Fair warning: You may want to pour the sauce over everything!
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- roasted red peppers
- smoked nuts
- plum tomato
- red wine vinegar
- heavy cream / non-dairy milk
5. Vegan Garlic Pasta Sauce
This creamy smooth vegan pasta sauce comes together in a food processor or a high speed blender! Just a few pulses and it’s ready to use. This delicious sauce is perfect to add to gluten free pasta or zucchini noodles!
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- toasted walnuts
- garlic
- nutritional yeast
- almond milk
6. Pesto Sauce Recipes
These 3 tasty spring pesto recipes are made with simple, wholesome ingredients. All of the recipes are gluten free with a vegan option. Serve over spiralized veggies, gluten free pasta, or a fresh vegetables salad.
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- dill, arugula, or basil
- raw cashews
- lemon juice
- olive oil
7. Gluten Free Roux
Gluten free roux is so easy to make! I’ll show you 3 ways to make it using paleo and keto-friendly ingredients. Plus a quick corn-free, gluten-free slurry. You can use the recipes to make a classic white sauce, low carb sauces, to thicken soups or gravies, and more!
PRIMARY INGREDIENTS:
- avocado oil or clarified butter
- cassava flour
- xanthan gum (for keto slurry)