59 Gluten Free Back-to-School Breakfast and Lunch Recipes

Back-to-school season is officially here...and that means it's time to enjoy some gluten free back-to-school breakfasts and lunches! So to help you all get into the swing of things, I've rounded up 59 of the best gluten free breakfast and lunch recipes. And don't worry. If you eat paleo, keto, vegan or low carb, this round-up still has plenty of recipes for you. Not to mention, most of them are very kid-friendly and perfect for the entire family!

So whether you're going back to school or just want some tasty ideas to change up your usual gluten free breakfast or lunch routine, keep reading to discover 59 delicious back-to-school gluten free breakfast and lunch recipes!

Gluten Free Back-to-School Breakfast Recipes

1. Gluten Free Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies - Homebody Eats

Breakfast cookies are always a winning gluten free breakfast - before school or otherwise!

2. The Best Gluten Free Bagels (Vegan) - Allergy Friendly Alaska

These homemade bagels will upgrade any pre-school breakfast.

3. Leek, Bacon and Mushroom Potato Hash - Fifteen Spatulas

This is one flavorful gluten free hash that will wake anyone up with some yummy smells from the kitchen.

4. Gluten Free Baked Vanilla Donuts (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free) - The Gluten Free Austrian

If you need a back-to-school morning treat, these gluten free donuts are the perfect solution.

5. Healthy Hemp Granola (Vegan, Nut Free Option) - Healthy with a Chance of Sprinkles

This healthy vegan granola is perfect for eating as cereal, sprinkling on yogurt or even packing as a snack. 

6. Gluten Free Vegan Double Chocolate Muffins - Living Beyond Allergies

Was anyone else sold as soon as they saw double chocolate?? 

7. Yeast Free Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free) - Eating Gluten Free and Dairy Free

Cinnamon rolls that are gluten free, yeast free and dairy free? Yes please!

8. Gluten Free Dairy Free Pancake Cereal - Marathons and Motivation

The pancake cereal trend gets a gluten free twist with this recipe!

9. Vegan Chickpea Egg Salad - Lovely Lentils

Miss egg salad on a vegan diet? Then this gluten free breakfast recipe is just what you need.

10. Cinnamon Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies Recipe - Any Reason Vegans

Only three ingredients are needed to these healthy breakfast cookies.

11. Air Fryer Baby Breakfast Potatoes (Vegan) - Bites with Bri

Gluten free breakfast potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside? Air fryer to the rescue!

12. Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Vegan Option, Nut Free Option) - Mae's Menu

Eating a gluten free healthy breakfast has never been easier thanks to this overnight oats recipe.

13. Gluten Free and Dairy Free Blueberry Waffles - Mama of Minis

Fluffy, sweet and filled with blueberries - what could be better?

14. Quick and Easy Keto Breakfast Bites - I Hacked Diabetes

Ground meat, eggs, cheese and bell pepper combine to form yummy keto breakfast bites.

15. Gluten Free Pop Tarts - Beyond Flour

Gluten free pop tarts?!? Dreams have come true!

16. Easy Gluten Free Apple Muffins - What the Fork Food Blog

Fall is here, so bring on the festive apple recipes!

17. Easy Protein Overnight Oats (Dairy Free Option) - The Oregon Dietician

These gluten free oats are thiccc and packed with yummy ingredients like bananas and nut butter.

18. Nut Free Chocolate Spread (Paleo) - A Sweet Alternative

This nut-free chocolate spread is easy to make and more nutritious than the store bought sugary stuff. Use it in sandwiches or as a dip for fresh fruit.

19. Gluten Free Banana Pancakes (Dairy Free, Vegan Option) - The Texanerin

These gluten free pancakes are super fluffy and perfect for kids and adults alike!

20. Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins (Paleo, Dairy Free) - Organically Addison

Is there really any better flavor combo for gluten free muffins than strawberries and chocolate?

21. Gluten Free Baked Donuts - Temecula Blogs

You can make these gluten free donuts in your oven or your pressure cooker, and they'll come out fluffy and moist every time.

22. Gluten Free Bagel Sandwiches - Gluten Free Supper

Use your favorite gluten free bagel - or the bagel recipe at number 2! - to make these epic gluten free bagel breakfast sandwiches.

23. Air Fryer Tater Tots - Aubrey's Kitchen

Need a gluten free breakfast that everyone will love? Then whip up some gluten free tater tots in your air fryer.

24. Oven Baked Chocolate Pancake (Vegan, Nut Free, Paleo) - LB Health and Lifestyle

This healthy oven baked chocolate pancake is a healthy, quick & easy breakfast recipe made in just 15 minutes. Baking the pancake in the oven, rather than on a stove as traditionally done, makes them quicker and easier to prepare and allows you to make a large batch in one go without standing flipping each one.

25. Instant Pot Apple Pie Oatmeal (Vegan) - Profusion Curry

This gluten free breakfast is extra easy to make thanks to the instant pot.

26. Mini Crustless Broccoli Quiche - Flavor the Moments

No crust, no problem!

27. Gluten Free Sweet Potato Bread - Cooked By Julie

This gluten free sweet potato bread is so moist it melts in your mouth! The ultimate breakfast recipe.

28. Flourless Banana Pancakes (No Added Sugar) - Mountain Berry Eats 

These pancakes are perfect for busy school weekdays and come together in minutes by making the batter in your blender! 

29. Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal (Vegetarian) - Randa Derkson

Healthy cake for breakfast? Yes please!

30. Keto Blueberry Pancakes - How 2 Do Keto

Who says you can't eat pancakes while on a keto or low carb diet?!?

31. The Best Gluten Free Banana Nut Bread Bars - Kathyrn's Kitchen Blog 

Gluten free banana bread gets an upgrade with chocolate chips, nuts and a dreamy glaze.

32. Gluten-Free Potato, Bacon & Egg Breakfast Burritos (Dairy Free Option) - Meaningful Eats

Gluten free burritos are always a good idea, especially when they're for breakfast!

33. Vegan Oatmeal Pumpkin Banana Bread - My Plantiful Cooking

Moist yet fluffy, this pumpkin banana bread is easily portable and can be eaten warm or at room temperature! Super easy to make, one bowl and only requires a handful of simple ingredients.

34. Keto Drop Biscuits (Low Carb, Dairy Free Option) - Cassidy's Craveable Creations

These Keto Drop Biscuits have a soft, buttery taste with a perfect texture that is light, soft, flaky, and tender. Plus, they can be made dairy-free and there's no rolling required!

35. Easy Blueberry Chia Pudding (Vegan, Paleo) - Cook at Home Mom

The most delicious way to start your day, this Blueberry Chia Pudding is made with just four simple ingredients. It’s super creamy and lightly sweet, with lots of blueberry flavor and just a hint of lemon. Best of all, it’s Paleo, Vegan, and naturally Gluten friendly!

36. Brown Rice Pancakes - A Peachy Plate

You'd never guess that these soft, fluffy pancakes are made from rice flour.

Gluten Free Back-to-School Lunch Recipes

37. Fruit Sticks with a Coconut Greek Yogurt Honey Dip - Aleka's Get Together

These super easy Fruit Sticks are like fruit fries! Crunchy bites of melon with a creamy coconut dip takes your average fruit platter to the next level!

38. Vegan Fried Rice - Culinary Shades

Gluten free fied rice is delicious and easy to make. It is loaded with veggies and perfect for school lunch.

39. Gluten Free Tofu Thai Wrap with Coconut Almond Butter Dip (Vegan) - Xoxo Bella

If you want to experience maximum flavour from a wrap this gluten free tofu Thai wrap is perfect! The wraps are filled with flavourful, marinated tofu, as well as health veggies and a coconut almond butter dip.

40. Paleo Chicken Salad - The Jam Jar Kitchen

This Paleo Chicken salad combines shredded chicken breast with grapes, green apples, celery, onion, pecans and tarragon for a healthy and delicious meal!

41. Homemade Granola Bars (Paleo, Vegetarian) - Ottawa Mommy Club

Granola bars are great for breakfast or lunch since they are filling and yummy. Plus, this gluten free recipe does not contain any oats.

42. Low Carb Chicken Pizza Crust (Low Carb, Keto) - Low Carb Spark

This Chicken Pizza Crust Recipe has almost zero carbs and needs only two main ingredients plus some seasonings of choice. It’s easier to make than the famous fathead pizza crust and customizable with your favorite toppings.

43. Protein Snack Pack - The Forked Spoon

Protein Snack Packs filled with hard-boiled eggs, almonds, hummus, and crunchy veggies. An easy and delicious lunchtime meal-prep solution perfect for any protein lover, these fantastic little protein snack packs are perfect for school lunches, post-workout snacks, or picnics in the park.

44. Chickpea Tuna Salad - Vanilla Bean Cuisine

This chickpea salad is perfect to make ahead of time so school lunches are super easy all week.

45. Crispy Keto Pizza Crust (Low Carb) - Healthy with Jamie

Kids will love helping you make this yummy and easy gluten free pizza!

46. Healthy Gluten Free Crepes + Fillings (Dairy Free) - Healthy Taste of Life

Make these gluten free crepes sweet or savory - they'll make for a delicious lunch either way!

47. Southwest Quinoa Salad (Vegan) - Beyond the Chicken Coop

This southwest salad will shake up the usual school lunches and offer some plant based protein. 

48. Egg Salad With Bacon (Keto, Paleo and Whole30) - What a Girl Eats

Bacon adds even more flavor to your traditional paleo egg salad.

49. Chickpea Flatbread (Vegan) - My Cooking Journey

Pair with some veggies and hummus, and you'll have a yummy packed lunch.

50. Chicken Muffins (Paleo, AIP) - Go Healthy with Bea

Leftover rotisserie chicken gets transformed into a gluten free muffin perfect for back-to-school packed lunches.

51. Gluten Free Pizza Rolls - Science and Crumbs

Who says no to gluten free pizza?!?

52. Sunflower Butter Energy Balls (Nut Free) - The Dizzy Cook

Energy balls are the perfect sweet snack to add to a school lunch.

53. Gluten Free Cheez-It Crackers - Real Food RN

Cheez-It crackers are the perfect addition to a packed lunch. But why eat the processed version when you can make your own from real food with just 5 ingredients?

54. Vegan Apricot, Date and Walnut Slices - The Vegan Larder 

If your kids are begging for a candy bar in their lunch box, these are the perfect healthy alternative.

55. Easy Grab and Go Gluten Free Breakfast Pockets - Fearless Dining

These Gluten Free Breakfast Pockets are so easy to make. Fill them with your favorite fillings!

56. Gluten Free Chickpea Nuggets (Vegan, Oil Free) - This Healthy Kitchen

Gluten free chickpea nuggets are a fun twist on a classic. Featuring wholesome ingredients for an allergen friendly, delicious nugget that’s perfect for dunking.

57. 3-Ingredient Keto Salami Roll Ups (Low Carb) - Sorey Fitness

These 3-Ingredient Keto Salami Roll Ups are so easy to make and perfect to serve as part of a lunch or to enjoy as a snack! They're so yummy, you won't even miss the tortilla!

58. Vegan Hummus - Kelly Stil Well

This homemade hummus recipe will keep you from buying hummus from the store ever again!

59. Apricot and Coconut Bars (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - It's Not Complicated Recipes 

Add this gluten free and vegan bar to school lunches so you have the perfect fuel for that afternoon slump.

59 Gluten Free Back-to-School Breakfast and Lunch Recipes: The Bottom Line

Whether you're going back to school this year, have kids who are going to school or just love yummy breakfast and lunch recipes, I hope this round up gives you some delicious gluten free inspo!

And let me know in the comments - what recipe do you want to try first?