This holiday meal plan is full of gluten-free and dairy-free holiday recipes. Eating well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter just got a whole lot easier. This holiday meal plan will help you plan a menu of delicious and healthy holiday meals!
Have An Allergy Friendly Holiday
If you are like me, you kinda need some structure to calm the holiday crazies. Don’t worry, I gotcha covered with this gluten-free and dairy-free holiday meal plan. These are all my favorite meals to make for the holidays, whether it be for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and everything in between. I’m giving you allergy-friendly options so you can please everyone at your table.
Gluten-Free Holiday Meal Plan
Appetizers, Starters and Drinks
Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
Prepare this easy Christmas tree pull apart bread with gluten-free pizza dough mix for a quick, cheesy, savory appetizer or snack perfect for the holidays!
Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs
The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, these Slow Cooker Gluten-Free Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce are a festive and kid-friendly recipe perfect for holiday parties, game days, and more!
Multiseed Homemade Healthy Crackers (Vegan)
These healthy crackers will become your new favorite snack! With no flour or dairy products, this recipe makes a wholesome delicious snack that’s Paleo, grain free, and vegan!
Spicy Deviled Eggs
Spicy Deviled Eggs are an elevated version of classic deviled eggs made with a chipotle mayo filling. Smoky, spicy, and delicious, they’re a nutritious party appetizer or snack that’s easy to make!
Savory Rosemary Pumpkin Bread
This Rosemary Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread is the perfect gluten free recipe for an easy breakfast or comforting side to chili or soup! Dairy free.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Prepare this easy roasted vegan butternut squash soup recipe with a handful of healthy ingredients and minimal steps!Â
Spiced Rum Hot Toddy
This hot toddy recipe is made with rum, pineapple, honey, and warm spices. It’s the perfect festive fall or winter drink to soothe the body or to simply enjoy with good company.Â
Yuletide Moon Red Wine Cocktails
Refined sugar-free, these Yuletide Moon Red Wine Cocktails are perfect for the holidays! Serve them on the rocks for a refreshing drink your guests will love.Â
Easy Paloma Cocktail with Orange
Get ready to sip on some serious sunshine with this refreshing Paloma cocktail! It’s the ultimate blend of tequila, fresh citrus, and a fizzy finish.Â
The Best Dairy-Free Eggnog
Skip storebought options, and make this easy coconut milk eggnog recipe for a dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free take on a classic holiday drink!
Main Dish Options
Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Legs
The best easy oven roasted turkey legs with just a few simple steps for flavorful, juicy turkey with crisp, golden skin!
Balsamic Roasted Cranberry Chicken
Sweet, savory, and oh-so-tender and juicy, this Balsamic Roasted Cranberry Chicken Recipe is a sweet and savory dinner perfect for the holidays. Made in the oven or air fryer in minutes.Â
Sweet & Smoky Pork Chops
Seasoned with a homemade smoky spice rub, these easy baked pork chops are combined with roasted vegetables for a sheet pan dinner ready in 30 minutes! Whole30 Option.
Maple Dijon Salmon
This baked maple mustard salmon cooks in ONE pan in 15 minutes, using just 5 ingredients! By the second time you make it you’ll have the recipe memorized.
Holiday Lentil Loaf Recipe (Gluten-Free)
Make this easy, gluten-free holiday lentil loaf recipe for a hearty vegan main course perfect for everything from holidays to weeknight dinners!
Veggies And Side Dishes
Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing
Make this vegan Brussel sprout salad with a creamy mustard dressing for an easy, nourishing side dish full of sweet, savory, tangy flavor!
Crock Pot Quinoa PilafÂ
This easy quinoa pilaf combines fresh veggies, cranberries, and quinoa in a crockpot for a nutrient-rich side dish perfect for everything from weeknights to holidays!
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Prepare this easy vegan green bean casserole recipe with nutritious, whole food ingredients for a better-for-you holiday side dish everyone will love!
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is a glutenfree recipe made with simple ingredients for an easy way to add flavor to any meal in minutes!
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Perfect for holiday meals and family dinners, these Slow Cooker Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes are so rich and creamy your guests will never believe they’re made with vegan ingredients!
Roasted Maple Glazed Carrots
Make this easy maple glazed carrots recipe for a sweet and savory nutritious side dish perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners!
Holiday Desserts
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Learn how to make the best vegan pumpkin pie recipe with a homemade gluten-free crust, simple ingredients, and easy steps for a crowd-pleasing holiday dessert!
Crustless Sweet Potato Pie
This crustless sweet potato pie is impossibly easy to make- the crust forms in the oven! Make the recipe with simple ingredients for a delicious paleo dessert.
Gluten-Free Crustless Apple Pie
This Gluten-Free Apple Pie is full of warm flavors and made with simple ingredients in under an hour for an easy dairy free dessert! A pie that forms its own crust while baking, saving you time in the kitchen.Â
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with pumpkin is creamy, naturally sweet, and topped with a golden coconut–nut crumble. Perfect for holidays or make-ahead meal prep.
Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars
This pecan pie bar recipe is gluten free, grain free, and vegan, made with paleo flour and natural sugars. Skip the traditional pie and serve these bars for a healthier holiday dessert.
Hello, Lindsay.
Look how fast time flies. We’re almost at the end of the year. Oh you’re such an angel. I’ve already printed out all the recipes I’m going to make and they are on my fridge!
Ooh, vegan meatloaf and TONSSSSSS of amazing vegetable salad recipes?! If I follow a veganized meal plan using these dishes, I could basically be eating like I’m celebrating Christmas all year-round! And I would not be complaining about that at all!
yes!! great plan! Let’s do it.
Great collection, we may need to incorporate a few of these with our traditional menu at Thanksgiving.
Let me know which ones you try tommy!
I’ve lost my cooking mojo. Will you come help me get it back?
I’d do anything for you!
this is so helpful!
This sounds like my kind of meal! And honestly, I could totally skip the turkey and not even notice. It’s all about the sides and desserts!
This is so up my alley! Perfect meal plan!
I want to make ALL of this
do it! Haha
Great post Lindsay! And what a great round up of recipes. Loving those white bean mashed potatoes!
This meal plan looks incredible even for those of us who aren’t gluten free!
I’m not dairy or gluten free, but I’m all over this meal plan for sure!
oh yay! So glad! Let me know if you try any Debbie
I’m loving the look of this meal plan!! That Brussels sprouts salad looks good especially!!
Want them ALL, but especially that Vegan Persimmon Butternut Squash Soup!
How about I just come over for Thanksgiving? I’ll bring lots of wine!!!
Vegas always gets excited when I tell her I’m making one of your recipes. That’s like the highest compliment. 😉 . We love, love, loved that rosemary bread. And the beans.
That makes my day! Seriously. Best critic ever! 😉
I’ll have one of everything please!
come for Thanksgiving!