25 Best Flourless Desserts

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Each of my 25 flourless desserts is easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to please everyone you share them with! From fudge to blondies and chocolate mousse, you’ll never run out of inspiration.

flourless brownie recipe

Yes, flourless desserts can taste even better than traditional desserts.

Arman Liew

Whether you or someone you know has celiac disease, or you’ve run out of flour and don’t feel like heading to the store, it’s both possible AND easy to make delicious flourless dessert recipes. 

They are fuss-free, use wholesome and easy-to-find ingredients (seriously), and are naturally richer in flavor.

I’ve included over 25 of my best, tried-and-true flourless desserts that will have you reaching for thirds. They are THAT good.

Flourless chocolate desserts

  • Flourless brownies. Crinkly on top and gooey in the center, these one-bowl brownies are way better than anything you’d get out of a box. I think this is one of my most-made desserts.
  • Flourless muffins. Unfussy, uncomplicated, and made without gluten, refined sugar, or oil. They’re sweetened with bananas and turn out incredibly moist. I like how easy to customize!
  • Protein brownies. Fudgy, rich, and with just four simple ingredients. You could even enjoy these for breakfast.
  • Pot de creme. AKA the ultimate flour-free dessert. It’s basically the best chocolate pudding you’ve ever had, topped with whipped cream. 
  • Avocado chocolate mousse. I tested this chocolate mousse multiple times to ensure there was no avocado flavor. With hundreds of positive reviews, I think I succeeded!
flourless brownies

Flourless breads, blondies, and bars

  • Flourless banana bread. A naturally-sweetened banana bread recipe made with simple ingredients and a touch of (optional) sugar. This freezes well, so make a double loaf.
  • Apple pie blondies. I make these blondies year-round or whenever I happen to be craving apple pie. 
  • Oatmeal breakfast bars. Just oats, peanut butter, and bananas are all you’ll need to make the breakfast of champions. My family enjoys this as part of the weekly meal prep.
  • Strawberry oatmeal bars. Refreshing, satisfying, and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. 
vegan gluten free chocolate banana bread

Flourless cakes

  • Flourless cake. My family’s favorite flourless chocolate cake. All that’s missing is some vanilla ice cream and fresh raspberries.
  • Breakfast cake. A light and fluffy cinnamon-spiced cake layered with cream cheese frosting. And yes, I developed this recipe specifically for breakfast.
  • Flourless mug cake. This recipe was an accident, and I was supposed to make muffins. Thank goodness I threw the batter in a mug and microwaved it!
  • Almond flour cake. With thousands of five-star reviews, this is the cake I make whenever I need something simple, elegant, and always a hit. It practically melts in your mouth.
  • Orange cake. I drew inspiration from my mom’s original cake and tweaked it to skip white processed flour. It’s like my almond cake, but with a subtle orange flavor.
Breakfast Cake
no flour cookies

No-bake flourless desserts

  • Nutella fudge. Easy 2-ingredient fudge that’ll change the way you think of Nutella. 
  • No bake Oreo cheesecake. A light and fluffy Oreo cheesecake filling atop a buttery chocolate crust. Simply use gluten-free Oreos.
  • Chocolate coconut balls. If you love almond joys or bounty bars, you’re going to adore these chocolate coconut balls.
chocolate coconut balls

Arman Liew

I’m a three time cookbook author, culinary school graduate, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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    1. Hi Paulette, yes! Regular Oreos are made with wheat flour. If you’re making the Oreo cheesecake and want to keep things gluten-free, you would need to use gluten-free Oreos. You can get these at Target or Walmart. It’s a very easy swap. I’ll make this more clear though, thanks for spotting.

  1. You know me and anything rainbow sprinkles and vanilla and I am ALLLLLLL over! BUTTTTT those Banana Fudge Cups = LANDON WOULD LOVEEEEE THOSE and I guess it’s not all about me now! hahaha!

  2. OK, this is just cruel man! Haha, I want them all right now. To much deliciousness on one page in one viewing! They all look good, great job!