It's fall, a favorite time of year for Sunshine and myself, especially when it comes to baking yummy treats and desserts.

One of my biggest goals each season is to ensure that Sunshine doesn't miss out on delicious treats just because of her special dietary needs. 

Below you will find our 10 favorite fall desserts, all of which can be prepared to meet her gluten free, dairy free, soy free, corn free, refined sugar free diet!

 10 Favorite Fall Desserts: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar Free

1. Healthy Apple Crisp

Sunshine LOVES apple crisp. The fall wouldn't be the same without it. This recipe is perfect for those who have special dietary needs and tastes delicious!

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Replace corn starch with tapioca starch or potato starch, or just omit completely.
• Use sugar free maple syrup.
• Make sure oats are gluten free.
• Use dairy  and soy free margarine.

2. The BEST Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

Nothing says fall like a delicious pumpkin pie. We made this last year for Thanksgiving. It was divine!

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use sugar free maple syrup.
• Replace sugar in crust with 1/2 as much sugar free maple syrup.
• Use dairy and soy free margarine.

3. Medjool Date Caramel Apples

Caramel apples are one of my FAVORITE treats. We make them every year around Halloween. With this recipe Sunshine isn't left out. Now if you've never used dates in cooking, you are missing out. They work so well!

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use sugar free peanut butter.
• Use unsweetened shredded coconut.
• Use sugar free chocolate chips and melted chocolate.
• Eliminate sprinkles.

4. Paleo Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are a staple in this house during the fall. Add pumpkin and they're even more desired. These do the trick to ensure Sunshine receives cinnamon rolls just like the rest of us.

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use sugar free maple syrup.
• Use baking powder alternative. We use 1/2 tsp cream of tarter and 1/2 tsp baking soda to substitute 1 tsp baking powder.

5. Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Whether you choose to use these bars as a breakfast or a dessert, really doesn't matter. They're delicious any time of day and one of our kids' favorites.

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use sugar free maple syrup.
• Replace coconut sugar with 1/2 amount of sugar free maple syrup.
• Use sugar free chocolate chips.
• Use gluten free oats.
• Use baking powder alternative. We use 1/2 tsp cream of tarter and 1/2 tsp baking soda to substitute 1 tsp baking powder.

6. Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Oh my word. These are delicious! We eat them probably more than we should. They are perfect for fall when everyone else is enjoying apple cider and doughnuts, and you're not able to.

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 flour.
• Replace sugar in recipe with 1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup.
• If using cinnamon sugar topping, use coconut sugar.
• Use baking powder alternative. We use 1/2 tsp cream of tarter and 1/2 tsp baking soda to substitute 1 tsp baking powder.
• Use dairy and soy free margarine.

7. Pumpkin Cassava Flour Cupcakes

Sunshine LOVES cupcakes. She asks for them quite often. These pumpkin cupcakes are delicious and satisfy that craving for pumpkin cake during the autumn season.

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use sugar free maple syrup.
• If you don't have cassava flour, you can use tapioca flour.
• Use baking powder alternative. We use 1/2 tsp cream of tarter and 1/2 tsp baking soda to substitute 1 tsp baking powder.

8. Apple Cider Cupcakes with Spiced Butter Cream Frosting

I am not one that likes cake or enjoys frosting, but these cupcakes with spiced butter cream frosting are so good! Sunshine can't wait to enjoy them.

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Instead of 1/2 cup sugar, use 1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup or 1/2 cup coconut sugar.
• Use baking powder alternative. We use 1/2 tsp cream of tarter and 1/2 tsp baking soda to substitute 1 tsp baking powder.
• Use alternative butter cream frosting recipe replacing water with apple cider and honey with sugar free maple syrup. Be sure to add in 1/2 tsp cinnamon and pinch of nutmeg.

9. Paleo Apple Pie Crumb Bars

Unlike my other kids, Sunshine enjoys fruit in desserts. These apple pie crumb bars are perfect for on the go yumminess. And when I don't have time to make an apple pie, these do the trick!

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use sugar free maple syrup.

10. Paleo Soft Pumpkin Cookies

My favorite pumpkin cookie recipe has cookies shaped like the ones in this recipe and includes frosting on top. I am so excited to have found an alternative for Sunshine that tastes just as delicious. Pumpkin cookies are such a must this time of year!

Here are some changes we make to the recipe to ensure it works for Sunshine's diet:

• Use sugar free maple syrup.
• If needed replace coconut sugar with half as much sugar free maple syrup.

We hope you find these gluten free, dairy free, soy free, corn free, refined sugar free fall desserts as much as we do! 

I love how we now have an option for every situation that Sunshine finds herself in while celebrating the autumn season.

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