These 50 Best Gluten Free Appetizers and Healthy Cocktails for Christmas Parties make the perfect healthy party recipes for the holidays. Calling all wellness AND Christmas lovers! You can still eat and entertain; without the regrets after.
Each gluten-free recipe makes an amazing appetizer or cocktail for entertaining – no one has to know they’re gluten free (and many are even dairy free, vegan, keto, low-carb and/or low-sugar).
If you’ve gone the whole gluten-free or wellness route and are still feeling deprived, let us help bring the fun back! The most popular recipes on this site are healthier (gluten-free) cocktails and party recipes.
And now, a bunch of amazing bloggers have found a way to help me bring all the loves of the holidays back to you as well. So, grab your favorite Christmas song mix, some tree decorations, a glass of eggnog, and your family and friends, and let’s having an amazingly healthy holiday! P.s. In the meantime, make sure to join the list below if you want to keep the healthy party recipes coming
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50 Best Gluten Free Appetizers and
Healthy Cocktails for Christmas Parties
Gluten Free Holiday Appetizers
Cranberry Horseradish Brie Bites from Cook at Home Mom – Don’t miss any time you’re your guests! These Cranberry Horseradish Brie Bites are perfect for your holiday parties and get-togethers. Gluten free crackers are topped with creamy brie cheese, zesty and sweet cranberry horseradish, crumbled pecans, a little thyme and lemon zest.
Whole30 Prosciutto Pears with Arugula Salad from Cook at Home Mom – Another amazing option in minutes, these healthy Whole30 Prosciutto Pears with Arugula Salad are deliciously sweet and savory – plus they’re paleo & gluten free!
Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese from Chisel & Fork – The perfect healthy appetizer with goat cheese, dried cranberries, roasted walnuts and then drizzled with some honey and balsamic vinegar; the perfect dish to impress your guests.
Gluten Free Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce from Hunny I’m Home – A sweet and tangy recipe for gluten free meatballs in the slow cooker, great for holidays and game days.
10 Minute Vegan Tzatziki from The Clever Meal – This creamy, garlicky, dairy-free, gluten-free vegan tzatziki sauce calls for simple and healthy ingredients, is ready in 10 minutes, and is perfect for dipping or served with toasted pita bread, falafels, olives, crudites or grilled vegetables.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Sausage Bites from Snappy Gourmet – This low carb chicken appetizer is quick and easy and perfect for holiday entertaining, with chicken sausage, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil! with al fresco chicken sausage!
Easy Cheese Ball Recipe with Cream Cheese, Bacon & Green Onion from Wholesome Yum – This easy cheese ball recipe is an effortless, impressive appetizer with cream cheese, bacon, and green onions and takes just 10 minutes prep!
Persimmon Maple Rounds from Green Scheme – Impressive and tasty vegan, gluten free, and dairy free, these Persimmon Maple Rounds are delicious as an appetizer or snack (and contain only 4 ingredients + are ready in under 15 minutes).
Creamy Stuffed Dates from Green Scheme – Creamy Stuffed Dates are the perfect combination of sweet, creamy and crunchy, ready in 30 minutes, and vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
Easy Cheese Ball from Faithfully Gluten Free – This Easy Cheese Ball is a delicious recipe perfect for holiday parties that’s super easy to make!
Easy Keto Chicken Wings from Primal Edge Health – These herb crusted Easy Keto Chicken Wings are perfect for a low-prep party dish or appetizer, are crispy, and finger licking good!
Easy Christmas Appetizer “Hummus Wreath” from Two Healthy Kitchens – This Easy Christmas Appetizer “Hummus Wreath” is vegetarian and gluten-free and guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party!
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms from Crowded Kitchen – Vegan Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms are a perfect holiday appetizer with a crispy grain free cracker crumb topping
The Best Hot Artichoke Dip from Meaningful Eats – Perfect for any kind of party or gathering, this is The Best Hot Artichoke Dip!
Creamy Christmas “Holly” Avocado Deviled Eggs from When is Dinner? – These adorable deviled eggs showcase a very simple and easy way to dress up deviled eggs for a holiday celebration.
Cranberry Orange Meatballs {paleo, Whole 30, AIP} from Wholesome Family Living – Try these for a simple yet flavorful meatball! These meatballs feature two favorite holiday flavors; cranberry and orange, and are egg-free, breadcrumb-free, and flour-free!
Charcuterie Wreath from Her Wholesome Kitchen – This charcuterie wreath is a festive appetizer sure to steal the show at any holiday party or Christmas dinner. The wreath is made from skewers filled with antipasto, Italian-inspired ingredients (tomatoes, mozzarella, salami and olives).
Homemade Bruschetta Christmas Appetizer from Tasty Oven – This homemade cucumber bruschetta is one of the easiest and healthiest make ahead Christmas appetizers that you’ll find. It’s ready in 15 minutes and made up to 3 days ahead of time. This is a simple, clean appetizer that’s fantastic served with Christmas party finger foods like cheese, fruit, and crackers.
Cranberry Goat Cheese Log from A Dash of Megnut – Dried cranberries, goat cheese, and cinnamon combine to create a simple, delicious 3-ingredient gluten-free appetizer; perfect for holiday parties and entertaining. Serve as part of a larger cheese board or on a smaller plate with gluten-free crackers.
Candy Cane Caprese Salad from Completely Christmas – This candy cane caprese salad is so festive for the holidays! Serve with balsamic glaze and toasted (gluten free) baguette slices for the perfect Christmas appetizer.
Rosemary Roasted Nuts from Partylicious – This delicious roasted nut mix is slightly savory and slightly sweet, with a kick of spice, maple, and rosemary. It’s a perfect appetizer, snack, or holiday gift! Plus, it’s paleo and vegan friendly!
Gluten Free Healthy Cocktails & Mocktails
Sorrel Punch (Hibiscus Punch) from Recipes from a Pantry – This Sorrel Punch recipe is perfect for Christmas parties and holiday entertaining; colorful and full of festive flavors! Serve with or without rum.
Vegan Eggnog from Veggie Lexi – This recipe is sweet, aromatic, and smooth, incredibly easy and comes together in a flash. Also, if you have any leftovers, it makes a delicious special morning coffee creamer! Serve with or without alcohol.
Pomegranate Mimosa from Fresh Coast Eats – Classic Mimosas get a seasonal makeover! Use lime, sugar, champagne, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds and some rosemary to make this festive and elegant drink. Cocktail.
I’m Dreaming Of A Peppermint Twistmas – Champagne Cocktail from FoodWineSunshine – Enjoy this festive Peppermint Twistmas festive cocktail this holiday season with vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, your favorite Rosé Sparkling Wine, and a crushed candy cane rim. Cocktail.
Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe from the Banana Diaries – Naturally dairy free, vegan, Paleo, and an option for Keto; this ultimate healthy hot chocolate recipe is rich with flavor and thick like drinking chocolate. Mocktail.
Fizzy Crockpot Apple Cider for Kids from in the Kids Kitchen – There’s something wonderful about a warm cup of apple cider, especially if you’ve been in the cold (and this version smells amazing when cooking). Mocktail.
Christmas Margarita – aka Mistletoe Margaritas from the Soccer Mom Blog – Get into the holiday spirit and liven up any party with a fabulously festive Christmas margarita! These cranberry margaritas are absolutely beautiful! Cocktail.
(Cleaner) Apple Pie Alcoholic Drink from Regain Your Sparkle – A lower-sugar version of the traditional apple cider, commonly known by many Midwesterners. A great bonus for those who like to entertain (make it while guests are there), this fills your home with the sweet scent of apple cider. Cocktail.
Plum Sangria Punch from Regain Your Sparkle – Plum Sangria Punch is a great healthier cocktail with a PUNCH of bold, sweet flavor. This sangria is made for entertaining! Cocktail.
Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail from Art From My Table – The perfect festive drink to serve at every holiday party! Spicy ginger beer, cranberry juice and a twist of orange come together for a refreshing mocktail! Mocktail.
Raspberry Martini from The Littlest Crumb – This raspberry martini is a sweet, strong cocktail that is perfect for the holidays. It is easy to make in a large batch for guests, or just a couple at a time; and is made with homemade raspberry syrup for amazing flavor. Cocktail.
Holiday Cranberry Pomegranate Mojito from Chef Savvy – This Holiday Cranberry Pomegranate Mojito recipe is made with fresh mint, cranberries, pomegranate juice, and fresh lime juice. It’s the perfect holiday cocktail! Cocktail.
Cinnamon & Orange Glogg from In The Kitch – Glogg is a Swedish mulled wine best served hot and shared with great company on a cold Christmas night. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a new addition to your holiday traditions. Cocktail.
Christmas Punch from Dinner at The Zoo – This punch is a blend of pomegranate, cranberry, and lime, all mixed together into a fizzy beverage that’s perfect for a holiday party. This festive and refreshing mocktail can easily be turned into a cocktail for the adults! Serve with or without alcohol.
White Christmas Mimosas from The Soccer Mom Blog – This is a delicious White Christmas mimosa with a twist – it’s a sweet and easy drink made with only two ingredients. It adds a quick sophisticated touch to a holiday meal or to enjoy with Christmas brunch! Cocktail.
Cranberry Moscow Mule from Happy Kitchen Rocks – This holiday cocktail recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or 4th of July! Easy to put together, easy to tweak, fun to drink and so delicious! Non-alcoholic version provided. Serve with or without alcohol.
Cranberry Mimosa from Our Love Language is Food – Cranberry mimosas are a fun twist on a classic! They’re light, bubbly, and always easy to sip on, plus great for Christmas, holiday parties, girls brunch, Thanksgiving, bridal showers, and more! Cocktail.
Gluten Free Party Desserts
Easy Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Bars from Hunny I’m Home DIY – Ooey, gooey gluten free Christmas cookie bars are the perfect holiday treat; a great gluten free Christmas dessert for any holiday party!
Healthy, Blender Gingerbread Muffins | Vegan and Gluten-Free from Hello Spoonful – Vegan and Gluten-Free Gingerbread Muffins are they perfect holiday treat! They are fluffy, moist and best of all, made in a blender for easy clean-up!
Mini Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes Recipe from Snappy Gourmet – Mini Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes are easy gluten free chocolate cakes in individual servings; the best little from scratch dessert when you want something quick and easy!
High Protein & Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms from Hello Spoonful – High-Protein and Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms are made with protein power instead of flour with simple, good-for-you ingredients and Hershey’s kisses.
Flourless Jumbo Peanut Butter Monster Cookies! {Healthy} from The Baking Chocolatess – Delicious, chewy peanut butter oatmeal monster cookies made flourless; you’d never know there wasn’t flour in these monsters!
Vegan Gingerbread Cookies from The Banana Diaries – Easy and delicious vegan, gluten free gingerbread cookies are crisp, lightly sweet, packed with flavor, and one of the best healthy Christmas cookies for Santa!
Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe from The Banana Diaries – The only snickerdoodle cookies recipe you’ll ever need! Chewy and soft, they are easy to make, vegan, dairy free, gluten free, and low in sugar!
No-Fail Gluten-Free Cupcakes from Ruffles & Rain Boots – The MOST EASY gluten free cupcake recipe that you can find. Simple, tasty and amazingly fluffy!
Gluten Free Baked Donut Recipe from The Typical Mom – This gluten free baked donut recipe can be made in the oven or used to make gluten free donut holes in your pressure cooker too! Serve for holiday brunch, everyday breakfast, or sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles for a festive dessert.
Easy Instant Pot Peanut Butter Fudge from Money is Meatloaf – This easy to make peanut butter fudge is great for holidays and stay-cations! Combine a few pantry staples to make this delicious confection – perfect for an easy grab n’ go party recipe!
Gluten Free Puppy Chow Snack Mix from This Mama Loves – Beware, this is highly addicting! It’s perfect for a holiday snack or to package in holiday tins for a party favor or gift. This crunchy, sweet puppy chow is a holiday party must-have.
Candied Pecans on Stove Top from One Sarcastic Baker – This simple candied pecans recipe is made in a skillet in less than 10 minutes. It is easy, fast, egg-free, gluten-free, the perfect addition to your favorite salad, dips, cheese boards, and a great edible gift addition to your holiday basket.
Gluten Free Cut Out Sugar Cookies (Dairy Free, Allergen Free) from Regain Your Sparkle – These gluten free cut out sugar cookies are also dairy and nut free, make a fun family activity for Christmas and Valentine’s Day, and make a cute party dessert.
Enjoy! Thanks to all the above bloggers for their amazing contributions to these 50 Best Gluten Free Appetizers and Healthy Cocktails for Christmas Parties! <3 I cant wait to share with you some of the best gluten free recipes for all your holiday party needs.
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Here’s regaining our sparkle together,
✧❈✯✦Jenn✦✯❈✧
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