These 11 Gluten-Free St. Patrick’s Day Desserts Will Have You Feeling Lucky

Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes

You know what I love about St. Patrick's Day? Dessert! And I'm not talking overly decadent Guinness-based brownies or tons of Irish cream treats either. I mean all of these amazing gluten-free St. Patrick's Day desserts! The power of a great dessert on a holiday can lift anyone up. Green everything, mint, chocolate and so many other options to satisfy that sweet tooth—whether or not you can eat gluten.

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Best Gluten-Free St. Patrick's Day Desserts

Once you've made your traditional corned beef and cabbage (with a side of soda bread, of course!), finish the meal with one of these 11 easy gluten-free St. Patrick's day dessert recipes. Personally, I think my favorite is the gluten-free mint chocolate chip ice cream. Any excuse to eat ice cream is a good one. (Like we need an excuse!) There's also an adorable pot of gold made from mangos and chia seed pudding, Baileys Cream chocolate pudding, gluten-free coconut rainbow cookies, mint chocolate chip cupcakes, a very green celebration cake and so much more! Consider yourself very lucky.

Let's hop on down to feast on the 11 best traditional and Irish-themed gluten-free dessert recipes you'll want to make on St. Patty's Day and beyond.

<p>Tasha Edwards</p><p>For this lucky holiday, consider this true pot of gold. It features mango medallions as coins, with a chocolate chia seed pudding as the pot.</p><p><strong>Get the rhe recipe: <a href="/268117/tashaedwards/the-tastiest-pot-of-gold-ever/" data-ylk="slk:Mango Pot of Gold;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Mango Pot of Gold</a></strong></p>
<p>What the Fork</p><p>This luscious Baileys chocolate pudding is a great dessert to serve on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s made with cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate for the ultimate creamy, boozy, and satisfying chocolate dessert. And it just so happens to be a wonderful gluten-free Irish dessert. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.whattheforkfoodblog.com/2017/02/26/easy-baileys-chocolate-pudding-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Baileys Chocolate Pudding;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Baileys Chocolate Pudding</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related:</strong> <strong><a href="https://parade.com/843319/cristinariches/guinness-stout-food-and-drink-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:7 Salty & Sweet Recipes To Make With A Pint of Guinness;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">7 Salty & Sweet Recipes To Make With A Pint of Guinness</a></strong></p>
<p>What the Fork</p><p>Thick, fudgy and flourless. These jolly green brownies with homemade mint buttercream and chocolate ganache – these gluten-free mint brownies are the ultimate St. Patrick's day treat. The chocolate brownie batter includes melted Andes Creme De Menthe baking chips for terrific mint flavor.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.whattheforkfoodblog.com/2015/03/02/flourless-chocolate-mint-brownies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Flourless Chocolate Mint Brownies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Flourless Chocolate Mint Brownies</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: </strong><strong><a href="https://parade.com/842175/pambeth/most-decadent-copycat-mcdonalds-shamrock-shake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake Recipe</a></strong></p>
<p>What the Fork</p><p>This Andes Mint Chip Ice Cream is the perfect easy green dessert to make for St. Patrick's Day. It’s creamy, has a wonderful mint flavor. It’s the perfect minty dessert.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.whattheforkfoodblog.com/2015/06/22/andes-mint-chip-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Andes Mint Chip Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Andes Mint Chip Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>Casey the College Celiac</p><p>It's about journey not the destination. Before you reach the pot of gold, there's the rainbow and now you can taste all of the colors with these gluten-free rainbow cookies. Of all the healthy St. Patrick's day dessert recipes out there, these are bound to be the prettiest. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://caseythecollegeceliac.blogspot.com/2017/05/dye-free-coconut-rainbow-gluten-free-cookies.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Coconut Rainbow Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Coconut Rainbow Cookies</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/993577/pipandebby/easy-st-patricks-day-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy St. Patrick's Day Recipes You'll Want To Try;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easy St. Patrick's Day Recipes You'll Want To Try</a></strong></p>
<p>Against All Grain</p><p>St. Patty's Day will feel incomplete without these luck of the Irish green oatmeal raisin cookies. This cookie is one of the most festive gluten free St. Patrick's day desserts you will be lucky enough to bite into. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://againstallgrain.com/2013/03/15/cinnamon-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-st-patricks-day-style/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cinnamon "Oat"meal Raisin Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Cinnamon "Oat"meal Raisin Cookies</a></strong></p>
<p>Faithfully Gluten Free</p><p>Enjoy a cup of coffee with these baked Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Doughnuts on the morning of St. Patrick's Day. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.faithfullyglutenfree.com/gluten-free-chocolate-mint-doughnuts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Donuts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Donuts</a></strong></p>
<p>In Johnna's Kitchen</p><p>Creamy, minty and packed full of healthy goodness....you've got to try this dairy and gluten-free green shake just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://injohnnaskitchen.com/2013/03/luck-of-the-irish-shake-shamrock-inspired/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Luck of the Irish Shake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Luck of the Irish Shake</a></strong></p>
<p>Tasty Yummies</p><p>Vegans, rejoice! We've got you the dreamiest St. Patrick's day treat. This cashew cream cake has the perfect amount of subtle minty flavor, both from the fresh mint and the mint extract and the chocolate of the crust and the chocolate chips on top compliment it so well. Rather than the beautiful green color coming from an artificial dye, it comes from some fresh baby spinach! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://tasty-yummies.com/mint-chocolate-chip-cashew-cream-cake-gluten-free-vegan/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mint Chocolate Chip Cashew Cream Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Mint Chocolate Chip Cashew Cream Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Chocolate Covered Katie</p><p>Even a cunning leprechaun won’t be able to resist the charms of these creamy frosting shots.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/03/06/mint-chocolate-chip-frosting-shots/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting Shots;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting Shots</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/997700/parade/irish-soda-bread-muffins-are-the-ideal-st-patricks-day-breakfast-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Irish Soda Bread Muffin Recipes For Breakfast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Irish Soda Bread Muffin Recipes For Breakfast</a></strong></p>
<p>Tasty Eats Home</p><p>You can't go wrong with cupcakes when you want to celebrate and these bright and minty brownie cupcakes are gluten-free, which means anyone (humans and leprechauns alike) at the table can enjoy them. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.tastyeatsathome.com/2014/03/mint-chocolate-chip-brownie-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Cupcakes</a></strong></p>

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