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Vibrant Gluten-Free Desserts for Spring

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Photos of lemon bars, key lime pie, strawberry donuts, carrot cake bites, funfetti cupcakes, and mint bars for our round-up of vibrant gluten-free desserts for spring

Spring is here, which means brighter, sunnier days are ahead! Let’s celebrate with some vibrant desserts, shall we? We’ve gathered our best gluten-free (& dairy-free) desserts with bright, springy elements, including citrus, strawberries, seasonal cakes & more! Scroll through to find a new recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth or bring to your next spring gathering!

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Stack of three vegan gluten-free lemon bars
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The BEST Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
Vegan, gluten-free lemon bars that taste just like the real thing: super lemony with a buttery shortbread crust! Just 8 ingredients required for this show-stopping dessert!
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Batch of Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars topped with lemon slices and powdered sugar
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Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars
Creamy, naturally sweetened vegan lemon bars made with 10 simple ingredients and a delicious gluten-free crust.
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Showing the fluffy texture of our vegan lemon cake
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Lemon Loaf Cake (Vegan/GF)
Fluffy, tender lemon cake made in 1 bowl! Vegan and gluten-free and topped with a stunning 3-ingredient glaze. Perfect for spring and beyond!
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Stack of vegan gluten-free lemon poppyseed muffins on a cooling rack
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Vegan)
Fluffy, tender, undetectably vegan and gluten-free lemon poppy seed muffins! Bursting with lemony goodness and just 1 bowl required!
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Lemon zest falling onto a stack of gluten-free vegan lemon cookies
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Easy Lemon Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Bite-sized lemon cookies that are sweet, tender, and oh-so delicious! The perfect gluten-free and vegan treat for winter & spring. Just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
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Overhead shot of a vegan gluten-free key lime pie topped with dairy-free whipped cream
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Classic Vegan Key Lime Pie
Undetectably vegan and optionally gluten-free key lime pie with a graham cracker crust. CLASSIC, tart, refreshing, decadent, and made with just 9 ingredients!
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Creamy Vegan Lime Pie Bars on a hot pink background
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Creamy Lime Pie Bars
Creamy lime pie bars with an almond-oat crust and creamy, cashew-based filling! Perfectly tart, naturally sweetened, and so delicious! 10 basic ingredients required.
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Half eaten Mini Vegan Key Lime Pie on a cutting board
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7-Ingredient Vegan Key Lime Pies
7-ingredient key lime pie bites with a simple graham cracker crust! Perfectly tart, creamy, and so satisfying.
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Stack of glazed strawberry donuts on a plate
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Easy Baked Strawberry Donuts (Vegan + GF)
Vegan, gluten-free baked strawberry donuts with crisp edges, fluffy centers, and a bright pink glaze so good you’ll want to lick the bowl clean. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!
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Picking up a Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bar from a parchment-lined cutting board
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars (GF)
Simple strawberry rhubarb crumble bars with a crumbly oat topping! Naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten-free, 10 ingredients, and so delicious!
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Stack of strawberry cheesecake bars on a plate
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Vegan + GF)
The decadent flavors of tangy cheesecake and fresh strawberry swirled together into gluten-free, vegan-friendly bars! Oat-almond crust, naturally sweetened, 10 ingredients required!
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Plate of Two Vegan GF Shortcake Biscuits filled with strawberries and coconut whipped cream
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Perfect Strawberry Shortcake (Vegan / GF)
Fluffy, tender, vegan gluten-free shortcake topped with coconut whipped cream and strawberries! The perfect special diet-friendly dessert for summertime!
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Slice of vegan gluten-free strawberry cake next to the rest of the cake
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Vegan Strawberry Cake (GF)
Fluffy strawberry cake that’s undetectably vegan and gluten-free! Infused with vibrant strawberry flavor and perfectly sweet. Just 9 ingredients required!
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Partially eaten slice of Raw Carrot Cake resting beside the rest of the cake
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Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
Raw vegan carrot cake made with 10 wholesome ingredients! Tender, 30 minutes to make, and topped with an optional cashew cream cheese frosting! 
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Cake platter with half of a Vegan GF Carrot Cake topped with Cashew Buttercream Frosting
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1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
Amazing carrot cake made in 1 bowl! Simple to make, insanely moist and flavorful, and undetectably vegan and gluten-free!
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Raw Carrot Cake Bites resting on a cake platter
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No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites
Tender, naturally sweetened carrot cake bites with dates, carrots, walnuts, cinnamon, and coconut flour! So simple, delicious carrot cake flavor, and the perfect healthier snack or dessert! Just 30 minutes, 9 ingredients, and 1 food processor required.
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Three layer Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake topped with fresh raspberries and blackberries
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1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
A 1-bowl vegan gluten-free vanilla cake that's perfectly tender, fluffy, and sweet! Delicious frosted or unfrosted and SO easy to make! Just 10 ingredients required.
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Slice of dairy-free and gluten-free vanilla cake on a plate
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The BEST Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake (1 Bowl!)
Fluffy, perfectly moist, undetectably gluten-free vanilla cake! SO easy to make with just 1 bowl and 9 ingredients required!
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Top down shot of six vegan vanilla cupcakes topped with frosting
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Easy Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes (Gluten-Free)
Perfectly fluffy vanilla cupcakes that happen to be vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Just 1 bowl and 10 ingredients required!
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Close up photo showing the inside of a gluten-free funfetti cupcake
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Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes (1 Bowl!)
The BEST Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes on the block! Truly a breeze to make — just 1 bowl and 10 simple ingredients required. Tender, fluffy, perfectly moist, and undetectably gluten-free! Perfect for parties, celebrations, or just because.
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Slice of no-bake vegan coconut yogurt cheesecake topped with raspberries and orange peel
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Vegan No-Bake Coconut Yogurt Cheesecake
Creamy, decadent vegan cheesecake made with a date-walnut crust and cashew-coconut-yogurt filling for the ultimate tangy-sweet treat. Just 10 ingredients required, no-bake, and entirely vegan and gluten-free.
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Close up shot of peanut butter thumbprint cookies filled with raspberry jam
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Gluten-Free PB&J Thumbprint Cookies
Easy gluten-free peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies! Vegan, naturally sweetened, oil-free, and grain-free, too! Just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required.
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Squares of chocolate mint brownie bars
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No-Bake Mint Chocolate Brownie Bars
Incredible No-Bake Mint Chocolate Brownie Bars! Layers of no-bake brownie, creamy coconut mint, and chocolate ganache create the ultimate dessert for chocolate-mint lovers. Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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If you try any of these desserts, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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