Gift baskets are a quintessential part of holiday gifting. Whether it’s for someone you work with or a family member, these are the gifts we give that allow people to try new products and enjoy something delicious. This can be difficult when you’re gluten-free because there aren’t really any gluten-free gift baskets that are premade, and that’s why today we are sharing our gluten free gift basket ideas.
With these gluten free gift basket ideas, you’ll be able to easily make gift baskets at home.
For some of these, we may be recommending different bases, but know that you can always use an actual basket. If you want something more sustainable, you may want to get like a square reusable grocery shopping box. These are just like grocery bags however, they are square and sturdy. They do collapse down and is something that can be used afterwards to help carry heavy items with grocery shopping. It’s a handy item to help carry items and very helpful for other gluten free gifts. For wrapping ideas check out our eco-friendly gift-wrapping guide.
The 7 gluten free gift basket ideas we are sharing with you today can be used as is, or they might springboard you into creating something completely different. Especially if someone is newly gluten free gifting them new products to try, is always appreciated as gluten free items can be expensive.
If you want to make a basket more of a present, you can add in non-food items as we suggest with some of the baskets. Or even a gift card to a grocery store, restaurant, or bakery, that you know caters to gluten-free patrons, can be a very appreciative gift.
7 Gluten Free Gift Basket Ideas
Italian-themed basket:
Base Ideas:
You could use a large pot with a strainer as a base, especially if you’re going to put packages of pasta in the basket or you could use a large serving bowl as the base of the basket.
Items to include inside the basket:
- Gluten Free Pasta: Add your favourite brand of gluten free pasta. I personally like Rummo gluten free pasta, Catelli gluten free lasagna noodles, or rice noodles Tinkyada Gluten-Free pasta (which won our GFF Seal of Approval).
- Gluten Free Grisini Cracker: The Le Veneziane Gluten Free Grissini Breadsticks come in a variety of flavours so you have a lot of choices.
- Gluten Free Italian Cookies: Crich Gluten Free Shortcake Biscuits with Cocoa and Chocolate Chips
- Gluten Free panettone: Panettone is a staple of an Italian gift basket. It is a sweet bread traditionally served as a dessert or breakfast item, at Christmas and Easter. This could be the show-stopping center of your basket. A great brand is Vergani Gluten-Free Panettone.
- Gluten Free Pasta Sauce: If you know someone who enjoys using jarred pasta sauce, gift them a premium one that is gluten free. A great option is Rao’s Homemade Marinara Sauce which is gluten free and universally praised.
- Gluten Free Chocolate: If you want chocolate-the classic Italian Baci Classic Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles are gluten free.
- Olive oil and Balsamic vinegar: These are always a great addition to a basket. You can even pair it with an oil and vinegar dispenser bottle set that they can keep on their countertop or table.
- Gianduja: Another Italian holiday classic is a gianduja. You can gift Sperlari Zanzibar Italian Classic Candy – Gourmet Milk Chocolate Bar With Toasted Crunchy Hazelnut Pieces.
Gluten free Pantry Staples Basket:
Gift a bunch of your favourite pantry staples for cooking and snacking.
Items to include inside the basket:
- Gluten Free Flour: Like Bob’s Red Mill 1 To 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour or Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free Multipurpose Flour.
- Gluten Free Pasta: Add your favourite brand of gluten free pasta. I personally like Rummo gluten free pasta, Catelli gluten free lasagna noodles, or rice noodles Tinkyada Gluten-Free pasta (which won our GFF Seal of Approval).
- Gluten Free Bread: Choose a local gluten free bread or great options like Little Northern Bakehouse or Kinnickinick.
- Gluten Free Cookies: Gluten free Oreos or Kinnkinick KinniTOOS (the cinnibun are a personal favourite) or Goodie Girl Cookies.
- Gluten Free cereal: You can choose Gluten Free Rice Krispies, Chex cereal or any cereal from the Ultimate gluten free cereal list.
- Gluten Free Sauces: Since so many condiments contain gluten you may want to consult our gluten free condiment list and choose a gluten free BBQ sauce (like Guy Fieri Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Sauce) or gluten free soy sauce.
Gluten Free Baking Basket:
With this, you can either make a general baking basket, or you can make a basket with a specific recipe, in mind. So if you have a great recipe that you love for gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, or if you want to choose one of the recipes from our gluten-free holiday baking list, then you can combine everything needed for that recipe, and attach the recipe card.
Base Ideas:
A set of large nesting mixing bowls or just one large mixing bowl.
Items to include inside the basket:
- Gluten Free Flour: Like Bob’s Red Mill 1 To 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour or Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free Multipurpose Flour.
- Gluten Free Extracts: You can choose Nielsen-Massey Vanilla bean paste, Nielsen-Massey vanilla extract, or any other extract you need for the recipe or one extract that you know they use regularly.
- Gluten Free Cake Mix: A boxed gluten free cake they can use as is, or as the basis for something else. Krusteaz Gluten-Free Crumb Cake Mix Cinnamon, Kinnikinnick Gluten Free White Cake Mix, and Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix are all great options.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chips: Like those from Enjoy Life Semi Sweet Chocolate Mini Chips or HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Baking Chips.
- Gluten Free Sprinkles: Choose fun gluten free sprinkles like those from Unicorn Tracks (which are vegan, as well)
Add-ins:
- Set of Cookie Cutters: Fun holiday shapes, a general large set, or a specialty set like Disney, Star Wars, or Marvel.
- A Rolling Pin: A new rolling pin because wood can be porous, and hold onto gluten.
Snack pack Gift Basket
Base Ideas:
A chip or popcorn bowl.
Items to include inside the basket:
- Gluten Free Cookies: Gluten free Oreos or Kinnkinick KinniTOOS (the cinnibun are a personal favourite) or Goodie Girl Cookies.
- Gluten Free Chips : Check out the ultimate gluten free chip list for ideas like Boulder brand.
- Gluten Free Popcorn: Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop is a personal favourite.
- Gluten Free Chocolate: Like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or any other treat from the ultimate gluten free chocolate list.
- GlutenFree Candy: Peeps or any other treat from the ultimate gluten free candy list.
Mexican Gift Basket
Items to include inside the basket:
- Gluten Free Salsa: Mrs. Renfro’s salsa or any other choice from our gluten free salsa list.
- Gluten Free Corn Chips: Like Tostitos or any other from the gluten free chip list.
- Gluten Free Hard Taco Shells: Like Que Pasa Organic Yellow Corn Taco Shells or any from our list of the best taco shells.
- Gluten Free Taco Seasoning: Not all taco spice mixes are gluten free. So adding in ones like Siete, McCormick Gluten Free Taco Seasoning Mix, or Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, can be helpful.
Add-ins:
- Nostalgia Taco Tuesday Heated Lazy Susan Topping Bar Perfect for Burritos
- GINKGO Taco Holder Stand Set of 6 – Taco
- Taco-themed dish towels like Honey Dew Gifts Kitchen Towels
- Mud Pie Circa Guacamole and Salsa Serving Dish Sets
Gluten Free Chocolate Basket
You can find a variety of treats on our Ultimate gluten free chocolate list to choose from.
Items to include inside the basket:
- Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Pretzels: Glutino chocolate-covered pretzels.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Fruit: Brookside makes gluten-free chocolate-covered berries etc…
- Gluten Free Cookies: Gluten free Oreos or Kinnkinick KinniTOOS, Goodie Girl Cookies or Glutino chocolate-covered wafer cookies.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Bars: Toberlarone, Kinder etc…
- Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cups: Reese’s peanut butter cups, or UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
Add-ins:
Gluten Free Movie Night Basket
Base Ideas:
Items to include inside the basket:
- Popcorn Kernels: You can gift a large jug of kernels or a variety pack of kernels.
- Gluten Free Chocolate: See the ultimate chocolate list to pick a favourite.
- Gluten Free Candy: See the ultimate candy list to pick a favourite.
- Gluten Free Popcorn Seasoning Shakers: Toppings to get flavoured popcorn at home like the Amish Country Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack, or Gourmet Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack, All Natural (6 Flavors).
Add-ins:
- A gift card to a streaming service
- A popcorn maker (stove top version, microwave version, air popper, or to a large counter-top maker)
Armed with these gluten free gift basket ideas, you will be sure to be giving a personalized and thoughtful gift to any gluten free friend or family member. One that they will certainly love!
What other types of baskets would you consider giving?
What would you like to receive in a gluten free basket?
Have you ever made a gluten free basket?
Leave us a comment below, and let us know. By sharing ideas and information, we are all able to live our best gluten free lives.
Happy Holidays