50+ Paleo Christmas Desserts (Gluten-free, Vegan, AIP and more)

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This collection of 50+ real food naturally sweetened Paleo Christmas Desserts includes recipes for Gluten-free, Paleo, Ancestral, Whole30, AIP, Vegan and more. Enjoy desserts that are better than their sugary-sweet counterparts for more treat-fun during the holidays!

Each recipe is labeled for which diets it fits. Every recipe is Gluten-free, Paleo, Grain-free and Ancestral; many are AIP, egg-free, nut-free and/or Vegan, and some are VAD, GAPS (or Keto, which isn’t natural, but it’s sugar-free).

Paleo Christmas Dessert Recipes — CAKES AND BROWNIES

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Of all the Paleo Christmas Desserts in this round-up, this one’s the most traditional. Sticky Toffee Pudding features dates and caramel sauce in the moistest of cakes, one that’s traditional here and in Britain at Christmastime. Gluten-free and Paleo.

Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Cranberry Upside Down Cake is Gluten-free, Paleo, AIP, Low-FODMAP and egg-free. It features the perfect crumb with a caramelly cranberry topping.

Paleo Apple Clafouti

Paleo Apple Clafouti, that rustic French cake, is beautiful each fall and winter, with ice cream, whipped cream or on its own. Gluten-free, Paleo and AIP.

Traditional Layer Cake

This traditional layer cake I’ve called a Birthday Cake (when you click through), but it is really just an awesome egg-free, nut-free vanilla yellow cake recipe that’s so good you don’t want to stop eating it. This cake would be fabulous for a Christmas cake if you’re a cake lover. Gluten-free, Paleo and AIP.

Oat Flour Cake

Two recipes in this round-up are Gluten-free and Vegan, but not Paleo; this is one of them.

Oat Flour Cake is my personal cake because I love oats but don’t eat eggs, so it’s one I make for myself. Lovely as a layer cake, or you can add in/garnish ingredients to give it a Christmas theme, such as winter fruits. Gluten-free, egg-free, VAD and Vegan.

Strawberry Danish Coffeecake

Strawberry Danish Coffeecake might be better suited for a brunch than a dessert, but it’s too good to leave off this post. This treat is one of my all time favorite baked goods. Gluten-free, Primal (and Keto).

Apple Cake

Apple Cake with Coconut Flour uses coconut flour, but you’d never know it, a perfectly textured apple cake. Gluten-free, Primal, nut-free (and Keto).

Orange Creamsicle Cake

Oranges create a traditional Christmas dessert, and this Orange Creamsicle Cake has the perfect crumb. Gluten-free, Paleo, Primal, GAPS (and Keto).

Classic Yellow Cake

You will certainly love this Yellow Cake, and it would be beautiful decorated with pomegranate seeds or garnished with winter berries. Gluten-free, Primal (and Keto).

Chocolate or Carob Cakes

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes have the best chocolate cake texture and that peppermint stick twist fitting for Paleo Christmas Desserts. Gluten-free, Paleo, GAPS (and Keto option).

Apple Carob Brownies

Apple Carob Brownies may not sound like a dream come true, but wait until you make and taste them. This recipe is a reader favorite and a personal favorite. You can also make this recipe with cocoa if you prefer. Gluten-free, VAD, Paleo, AIP and Vegan.

Chocolate Caramel Mug Cakes

You’ll find three versions of Gluten-free Chocolate Caramel Mug Cakes on Eat Beautiful, because I wanted to provide a recipe for many eating styles. Find the Paleo and AIP version here. Choose the Paleo, VAD and Vegan recipe here. And the coconut flour version is here, that works well for Paleo, GAPS and Keto.

Egg-free Chocolate Cake

Classic AIP Chocolate Cake is unbeatable if you’re on the diet, or egg-free, nut-free, cocoa-free or even just dairy-free.

Naturally Sweetened Christmas Dessert Recipes — Quick BREADS

Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread is a super easy one-bowl moist quick bread loaf, traditional to slice and serve at holiday gatherings. This recipe is Gluten-free and Vegan, but not Paleo. I included it anyway for those of you who are Gluten-free/Vegan but not grain-free. If you need the Paleo counterpart, ask in the Comments, and I’ll share.

Best Zucchini Bread

Best Zucchini Bread has a little secret you’d never guess, and that’s that it is made with coconut flour. You really can’t tell; the texture is sublime and perfect. Very fun to add chocolate chips or carob chips to this one for the holidays. Gluten-free, Paleo, GAPS (and Keto).

Strawberry Bread

Gluten-free Vegan Strawberry Loaf is a quick bread without eggs that can also be made low carb. Ice for a pretty presentation studded with red berries. (This recipe uses psyllium husk [to replace eggs], which is part of a seed, but it’s debatable whether it’s Paleo in the Paleo community; I think it is and that it’s gentle to digest for most people.)

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Pudding is over the top tempting and delicious. A lovely brunch or dessert item. Gluten-free, Primal (and Keto option).

Bread Pudding with Caramelized Pears

Instant Pot Bread Pudding with Caramelized Pears allows you to use your bread of choice, and the outcome is ethereal. Gluten-free, Paleo, GAPS (and Keto option).

Paleo Christmas Desserts — Pies

Cranberry Mixed Berry Pie

Paleo Cranberry Mixed Berry Pie is a beautiful, celebratory and tartly delicious Paleo Christmas Dessert. Gluten-free, Paleo, AIP, Vegan and more.

Caramel Apple Pie

Caramel Apple Pie becomes a new favorite, once you’ve made it; irresistible. Gluten-free, Paleo and AIP.

Strawberry Cream Pie

Strawberry Cream Pie receives praises wherever it goes, the perfect version of this recipe concept; it’s just too yummy for words. Gluten-free, Primal, egg-free (and Keto option).

Apple Galette

Make the easier version of pie with this rustic Apple Galette. Gluten-free, VAD, Paleo, AIP and Vegan.

Master Galette Recipe (any fruit)

Here’s the most versatile master Galette recipe; make it with any fruit or fruits you have on hand, to celebrate winter fruits. Gluten-free, VAD, Paleo, AIP and Vegan.

Strawberry Coconut Lime Cream Pie

Strawberry Coconut Lime Cream Pie is beautiful and festive with the red strawberries and artistic top, a well loved recipe. Gluten-free, Paleo, AIP, Low FODMAP (and Keto).

Carrot “Pumpkin” Pie

Carrot “Pumpkin” Pie is a creamy spice pie that really satisfies; it’s a personal favorite. Gluten-free, VAD, Paleo, Low FODMAP, AIP and GAPS.

Naturally Sweetened Christmas Dessert Recipes — CHEESECAKES

Eggnog Cheesecake

Eggnog Cheesecake is my favorite Primal Christmas dessert recipe of all time. I have some really good memories of family times eating this ridiculously delicious creamy treat together. Gluten-free and Primal.

Yogurt Cheesecake (dairy-free option)

Yogurt Cheesecake accommodates most diets because the ingredients can vary depending on dietary needs. A lovely recipe in taste and texture.

Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Cake

Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Cake is one of those perfect recipes with the ideal chocolate cake texture and an almost heavenly middle. Gluten-free and Primal.

Saffron Vanilla Cheesecake

Saffron Vanilla Cheesecake brings the exotic to your holidays, a lovely recipe made with chèvre instead of cream cheese. Gluten-free, egg-free and Primal.

Fermented Cheesecake (dairy-free)

Possibly my dairy-free daughter’s favorite recipe, Fermented Cheesecake is a really fun recipe to make, and it’s garnished with a beautiful berry sauce for a festive presentation. Gluten-free, Paleo, egg-free and GAPS.

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake is perfect for the Christmas holiday, and so pretty. Gluten-free, Primal, egg-free (and Keto option).

Paleo Christmas COOKIES

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies work great for making Gingerbread Men or a Gingerbread House. This recipe is the one our family uses each year to creatively enjoy the season with our kids. Gluten-free, Paleo and AIP.

Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles — These traditional holiday cookies also just happen to be one of the most well-loved by readers. Gluten-free, Paleo and AIP.

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect, classic recipe for that well-loved favorite. This recipe is no-fail. Also Gluten-free, AIP and Vegan.

Mixed Berry Cookies

Mixed Berry Cookies are a fun breakfast cookie, afternoon snack or just lovely on a cookie platter.

Healthy “Chocolate” Banana Cookies

Healthy “Chocolate” Banana Cookies with Glaze have no added sweetener, so appropriate for some doing a Whole30 diet. Also Gluten-free, Paleo, AIP and Vegan.

Pumpkin Cookies

AIP Pumpkin Cookies have the perfect texture. Choose to frost or not; yummy! Gluten-free, Paleo and AIP.

Paleo Christmas Desserts — CONFECTIONS

Homemade Chocolate

Homemade Chocolate with Cocoa Butter couldn’t be easier, and it’s one of the most popular recipes on Eat Beautiful, going back almost ten years. Gluten-free, Paleo and Vegan.

“Peanut Butter” Truffles

“Peanut Butter” Truffles, made with tiger nut butter, are just as good, but healthier and perfect for GF, Paleo and AIP.

Easy Caramel Sauce

Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce is the perfect topping for cakes, pies, ice creams and more. You’ll be dazzled by its simple perfection.

Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas

Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas are just wonderful, with crispy caramelized edges, suitable with ice cream, cake or on their own. Gluten-free, VAD, Paleo, AIP and Vegan.

Homemade Chocolate Chips

Homemade Chocolate Chips come in six flavors and pretty colors for decorating your Christmas desserts or nibbling.

Cranberry Truffles

It’s empowering to make Cranberry Truffles, because you see just how easy and fun they are to make — plus that tart-sweet delicious middle. Gluten-free, Paleo, GAPS, Vegan (and Keto option).

Stabilized Whipped Cream

Stabilized Whipped Cream is a wonderful secret to discover if you haven’t made it before. Create parfaits, layer cakes and more without wilting whipped cream. Or prep whipped cream ahead of time for pie with no worries. Gluten-free, Primal and GAPS.

Paleo Christmas Desserts — Ice Creams (dairy-free)

All of the ice cream flavors listed here are Gluten-free, Paleo, AIP, Vegan, GAPS and have a Keto option. Most can be made VAD as well.

Vanilla Ice Cream

One of the most popular recipes on the blog, and versatile on its own or with other desserts, Vanilla Ice Cream.

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Cinnamon Ice Cream is fabulous with all things apple, pumpkin, chai, holiday spice etc. Lovely with cakes, pies or on its own.

Spicy Ginger Swirl Ice Cream

Spicy Ginger Swirl Ice Cream evokes warm thoughts of ginger bread and cookies, mmmm: This one has caramel sauce swirled in.

Coconut Lime Ice Cream

Coconut-Lime Ice Cream lends that lovely citrus squeeze to the colder months. A well loved flavor combination and recipe.

Apple Cider Sherbet

A wonderful winter flavor, Apple Cider Sherbet somehow manages to be cozy despite being ice cream.

Easy Chai Ice Cream

Easy Chai Ice Cream fits the holiday spice category, with that extra kick from the warming spices.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

And, where would we be without Mint Chocolate Chip?, so many people’s favorite flavor. This one’s got shaved chocolate for that nostalgic mouthfeel and more flavor.