20 Easy Gluten-Free Recipes to Make This May
Easy seasonal gluten-free recipes are just what you need to make the most of May! It’s the perfect time to refresh your meals with fresh, light, and flavorful ingredients. Whether you’re gluten-free by choice or simply looking to avoid gluten this month, May offers a bounty of fruits and veggies that are easy to incorporate into delicious, satisfying meals.
These gluten-free recipes make the most of spring’s best produce, bringing you vibrant, wholesome dishes that are both satisfying and simple to whip up. From pasta to dessert, each gluten-free recipe is designed to make your May meals flavorful, fresh, and stress-free.
What’s in Season This May? Fresh Fruits and Veggies to Try Now!
May is the perfect time to embrace the vibrant colors and fresh flavors of spring produce. Look for tender vegetables like cauliflower, asparagus, carrots, artichokes, beets, and kale, as well as leafy greens such as spinach, and arugula. Fruits like strawberries, blueberries, rhubarb, and late in May cherries are also in season, adding natural sweetness and tang to your dishes. These fresh ingredients not only enhance your gluten-free recipes but also make for light, nourishing meals that celebrate the best of May.
Here Are 20 Gluten-Free Recipes to Inspire Your Kitchen This May—No Gluten or Complicated Steps Required!
Gluten-Free Strawberry Sheet Cake with Strawberry Glaze
A Sweet, Buttery Gluten-Free Strawberry Sheet Cake That’s Basically May in Cake Form—Overflowing with Fresh Strawberries and the Most Heavenly Strawberry Glaze!
Polish Borscht, Chlodnik, Chilled Beet and Cucumber Soup
Polish Borscht (aka Chłodnik) Is the Cool, Healthy, and Totally Gorgeous Soup Your May Menu Needs—This Chilled Beet and Cucumber Classic Is as Refreshing as Spring Itself and Pretty Enough to Make Your Salad Jealous.
According to Columbia Doctors, adding beets to your diet comes with a host of nutritional perks. Also known as beetroot—or Beta vulgaris, if you’re feeling fancy—they’re part of the same family as Swiss chard (yep, leafy greens and roots are cousins!). This vibrant root veggie is packed with essential nutrients like manganese, potassium, iron, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin C
Cauliflower Steak with Cashew Sauce
Vegan Cauliflower Steak—The Hearty Yet Healthful Plant-Based Main Dish You Didn’t Know You Needed This May! Simply Seasoned with Salt and Pepper, Then Roasted to Perfection for a Meal That’s as Simple as It Is Delicious.
Very Best Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Muffins
These light, moist muffins are a delicious way to make the most of fresh, in-season carrots. Packed with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla, they bring classic carrot cake vibes in a grab-and-go form.
According to Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master’s degrees in both nutrition science and public health, carrots, scientifically known as Daucus carota, are good for you and may have benefits for heart, immune, and brain health. They are a rich source of antioxidants like beta-carotene, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Quinoa Fruit Salad
This vibrant quinoa fruit salad is a celebration of fresh seasonal berries, juicy fruit, hearty quinoa, crunchy pecans, and bright mint—tossed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. Naturally gluten-free and endlessly refreshing, it’s a flavorful, feel-good way to make the most of spring and early summer fruit.
Gluten-Free Cheddar Pie with Seasonal Broccoli
May is the perfect month to enjoy fresh, in-season broccoli—and this savory Broccoli Cheddar Pie is a delicious way to do it.
Gluten-Free Flatbread With Asparagus Tomato And Cheese
Soft and Light Gluten-Free Asparagus, Tomato, and Cheese Flatbread—A Simple, Seasonal Delight That’s Perfect for Novice Bakers! Yeast-Free, Xanthan Gum-Free, and Topped with Sesame Seeds for That Extra Crunch.
Gluten-Free Rhubarb Apple Coffee Cake
This Gluten-Free Rhubarb Apple Coffee Cake Is the Cozy, Seasonal Treat Your May Mornings —Buttery Crumble Base, Light Sponge, and Just the Right Mix of Tart Rhubarb and Sweet Apples.
Sicilian Chickpea Soup (Zuppa di Ceci) with Dumplings – Gluten Free
One of Our Favorite Hearty Soups for May—This Rustic Italian Classic Strikes the Perfect Balance: Chickpeas, Collard Greens, and Fluffy Parmesan-Parsley Dumplings in a Light Tomato Broth.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Crumble Perfect for May
This Gluten-Free Blueberry Crumble Is a Fresh, Wholesome Taste of the Season—Bursting with Juicy Blueberries, a Hint of Orange Zest, and Topped with a Buttery Cinnamon-Infused Oat Crumble.
Gluten-Free Dutch Baby With Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Arugula
This Gluten-Free Dutch Baby Is May Brunch Magic—Smoked Gouda, Garlic-Basil Tomatoes, Fresh Arugula, and a Balsamic Drizzle on a Savory, Seasonal Twist of a Classic Popover.
Gluten-Free Puff Pastry Spinach Cheese Cups
This Flaky, Golden Puff Pastry Tart Is a May Brunch Dream—Stuffed with Ricotta, Cheddar, Spinach, and Just a Hint of Garlic and Nutmeg for That Cozy, Cheesy Goodness You don’t want to miss.
North African Rice with Chickpeas and Artichokes
This Hearty North African-Inspired Rice Bowl Packs a Punch—Bold Spices, Chickpeas, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives, and Fresh Herbs Make It Wholesome, Flavorful, and Basically a Veggie-Packed Meal in a Bowl.
Easy Lemon Berry Pudding Cake – Gluten Free
A Must-Try May Treat—This Berry-Filled Delight Layers Tangy, Seasonal Berries Over Creamy Pudding and a Buttery Crumb Base That Practically Melts on Contact. Bonus: It’s Easy Enough for Even the Most Cautious Novice Baker (Yes, You Got This!)
Lemon Pasta with Asparagus for May – Gluten Free
This fresh, spring-ready twist on classic pasta al limone brings in crisp asparagus and a whisper of garlic for a creamy, zesty, and entirely gluten-free dish. It’s vegetarian, packed with flavor, and proof that yes—you can eat pasta and still feel like you made a responsible seasonal choice. Pasta is everyone’s favorite for a reason.
According to Asparagus World, asparagus spears are high in key nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
30-Minute Thai Carrot Soup – Vegan
This Thai Carrot Soup is a springtime hug in a bowl! Made with fresh, in-season May carrots, it’s plant-based, naturally gluten-free, and impossibly creamy thanks to coconut milk. A hint of sweetness from the carrots, a little heat from Thai spices—it’s anything but your average carrot soup.
Broccoli and Chickpea Quinoa Salad
May is the season for fresh, vibrant broccoli—and this salad makes the most of it. With protein-packed quinoa, nutrient-rich chickpeas, and crisp seasonal broccoli, it’s a wholesome, satisfying way to eat healthy without feeling like you’re missing out.
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