Whether you or someone you know follows a gluten-free diet (by force or choice!), you know that it’s no easy task. From constantly having to read ingredient labels to being left out of office and holiday potlucks, food is always on their mind.
The gluten-free life is more common than you think, too. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in 100 people lives with the autoimmune disease, with only 30% receiving a proper diagnosis. As a fellow Celiac, I found that adapting to this lifestyle has a silver lining — it made me quite the foodie and home chef.
So if you’re shopping or looking to support a friend, family member or coworker who lives the gluten-free way, below are gift ideas that will be a huge hit. From snacks to kitchen essentials, all of these goodies were curated by Shop TODAY’s resident gluten-free girly (me).
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The popular cookie is now made gluten-free and comes in a variety of options, including Golden and Double Stuffed.
Size: Pack of 12 | Certified gluten-free?: Yes
It was a big day for the community when Oreo launched its gluten-free cookies. If you ask me, they’re just as good — if not better — than the original. I also challenge you to not eat these all in one sitting.
This famous South Hampton bake company is known for their delicious chocolate chip cookies, and they happen to have a gluten-free version of the same caliber.
Size: 7 oz | Certified gluten-free?: Yes
“Most gluten-free cookies don’t taste as good as these! Great texture and great flavor!” says one Amazon reviewer, and I couldn’t agree more.
This bread mix is made with almond flour and contains ground flax, says the brand.
Size : 10.4 oz | Certified gluten-free?: Yes
Gluten-free bread, especially bakery-style loaves, can be expensive. With this baking mix, they can create café-worthy loaves, rolls or even flatbreads.
Modern Bread & Bagel makes breakfast sandwiches, donuts, pizza by the slice, cookies, and so much more gluten-free goodies.
Certified gluten-free?: Yes, dedicated gluten-free restaurant | Gift card amounts: $5 to $500
Modern Bread & Bagel is a gluten-free New York City-based bakery, and as a frequent customer, I can attest to their one-of-a-kind quality. Every item on the menu is delicious and doesn’t even taste gluten-free. If the lucky recipient can’t get to New York (or California), the company ships nationwide, so you can send them a pack of the best gluten-free bagels or a gift card to choose their favorite menu items.
The shop offers a great variety of flavors, all made from almond flour, including cookie dough and snickerdoodle.
Certified gluten-free?: Yes, all made in dedicated gluten-free kitchen | Gluten-free menu: Cupcakes, cake, macarons, banana bars, more
If they have an upcoming birthday, these Baked By Melissa macarons will be a tasty treat.
This gift basket contains a variety of gluten-free goodies, making it a perfect gift for someone with celiac or gluten allergies.
This gift basket is curated with the “finest” gluten-free snacks to keep their pantry well-stocked and their stomachs full. Within the basket, you’ll find crackers from Stonewall Kitchen, almond clusters, cookies and more.
This meal service offers a variety of gluten-free recipes. Plus, you can pick how often and how much you receive deliveries.
Meal plan: 3-4 meals per week for 2-6 people | Gluten-free certified?: Prepped and stored in dedicated gluten-free facilities.
Since living a gluten-free lifestyle requires a lot of home cooking, I am a huge fan of this meal delivery service. I find Green Chef offers the most gluten-free recipes that are easy to make and devour. If you’re looking for a gift that will be put to good use, consider gifting them a few weeks of this home delivery service (they also offer gift cards!); it takes the pressure out of creating a long grocery list for busy weeks.
Given the cost of groceries, it’s pretty affordable, and the price depends on how many servings and meals you subscribe to.
This meal care package gives you the choice of two different soups, gluten-free bread and cookies. Plus, the package includes a ladle.
Soup flavors: Garden vegetable, chicken and rice | Certified gluten-free?: Made in a shared kitchen
My mom has sent me this care package numerous times and it always puts a smile on my face. This makes a great gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or even if you want to send something meaningful during hard times. It comes with two types of soups, six rolls and cookies, which all taste amazing.
This dinner kit comes with an option of six different types of pasta, all packaged individually and separately from sauces.
Pasta types: Gnoochi, ricotta cappelletti, orecchiette, cavatelli, more
Nothing beats Nonna’s cooking, and those who eat gluten-free can enjoy classic homemade Italian dishes, too. You can choose your preferred combination of six different types of pasta paired with complementary sauces.
This cookbook includes gluten-free recipes for pancakes, cornbreads, cookies and more.
Pages: 162
This cookbook offers easy recipes for all levels of cooking. Within its contents, you can learn how to cook breakfast tacos, mouth-watering sides and more. Plus, the book offers ways for nut, dairy and vegan substitutions.
Learn to make easy gluten-free recipes such as pizza bites, chicken pot pie and more.
Pages: 188
If they just joined the gluten-free club, this cookbook will be a great gift for beginners. From breaking down ways to create a gluten-free kitchen space to meal plans to countless recipes, it offers a stress-free guide to living and eating sans gluten.
Kristen Cavallari’s “True Comfort” cookbook is filled with comfort recipes like carrot cake pancakes, pastas and roasted chicken.
Pages: 272
Former reality TV star Kristin Cavallari knows a thing or two about eating gluten-free. It’s the perfect gift for the gluten-free girls and Laguna Beach fans.
This cookbook offers recipes for fried chicken, pot pies, lasagnas and more.
Size: 336
For the busy ones, this cookbook is filled with weeknight dinner ideas that only require one pot, slow cookers or InstaPots. Walker even offers useful lunch plans for school and work, too
Gluten-free home and appliance gifts
This insulated lunch bag features an exterior pocket and a side mesh pocket to stow a thermos or water bottle.
Colors: 30 | Size: 10 L
It’s no secret that eating gluten-free can get expensive, which means we’re always bringing our lunches to work. You can upgrade their lunch bag with this bestselling option that is both stylish and functional.
This cutting board allows you to create customizations for names and phrases.
Size options: 3 | Material: Bamboo
Living with Celiac, I’ve learned you have to change out your previous kitchen essentials to avoid cross-contamination. Whether they’re new to the diet or you’re looking to upgrade their cutting board, this one can be personalized. Opt for choosing their name or a comedic line like, “This is the gluten-free one,” so gluten-eating members of the household know not to use it.
Make the perfect portion of rice within 20 minutes.
Size: 0.5 qt | Colors: 7
Gluten-free diets require eating a lot of rice. This cute countertop rice maker is compact and cooks up to two cups of rice in under 20 minutes, says the brand.
These silicone cooking utensils feature a wooden handle and can withstand temperatures up to 446 degrees, per the brand.
Amount included: 10 pieces | Materials: Silicone, wood
They’ll appreciate an all-new kitchen utensil set, too. This affordable and shopper-loved brand has a 10-piece set that comes with a silicone spatula, whisk and more cooking essentials.
This compact Crockpot allows you to store individual meals while keeping them warm and allowing for easy reheating.
Size: 20 oz | Colors: 4 | Dishwasher-safe?: Yes
This bestselling electric Crockpot “lunch box” is a great gift idea to help keep their favorite recipes warm while at work and on the go — and they won’t have to worry about using communal microwaves!
This retro-style toaster will look sleek on countertops. It has six heating settings, as well as an option for reheating and defrosting.
Colors: 3
Another thing they’ll need to keep separate is a toaster! If you’re looking for the ultimate kitchen gift, the Smeg toaster is a major upgrade in style and, well, toasting! As a proud owner, I found myself buying gluten-free bagels and enjoying avocado toast more because of how pretty this gadget looks on my counter and how well it toasts thick gluten-free bread.
This retro-style and compact 6-in-1 oven can air fry, bake, roast and more.
Features: Air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat, broil | Colors: 4
The Our Place Wonder Oven is a one-stop shop for cooking. Not only is the retro-design adorable, but it also has the option for air-fry, baking, reheating and more. They’ll love experimenting with their favorite recipes — in style.
The Shop TODAY editors and writers search the internet to find the best products and sales out there across retailers. We use our own personal experiences with products and brands to find the best gifts for gluten-free people and make shopping easier for our readers. Garlin has been gluten-free for three years and used many of her personal experiences to curate this gift guide.
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