33 Cupcake Recipes You Won’t Believe Are Gluten Free AND Paleo

From Hostess knockoffs to mini strawberry shortbreads, treat yourself to one of these 33 gluten-free cupcake recipes!

No more sugar comas after birthday parties or stomach aches after the bake sale. Through recipe trial and error, these tried-and-true Paleo cupcake recipes are here to the rescue.

We bet anyone that you share them with won’t even be able to tell they’re grain-free. Plus, let’s face it, cupcakes are made to be shared! Whether you prefer red velvet or want to go to town on a chocolate ganache-topped dessert, you can have your cupcake – and eat it too!

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3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Frosting

First things first: Whip up a batch of this hearty, healthy frosting to slather on all your favorite cuppy-cake recipes.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Frosting

Sticky Date Pudding Cupcakes

This creative recipe uses date pudding to frost the cupcakes!

Recipe: Eat Drink Paleo | Sticky Date Pudding Cupcakes

Paleo Eggnog Cupcakes

Eggnog cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting? Yes, please!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Eggnog Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet cupcakes are a fad that just won’t die, but hey, we’re not complaining.

Recipe: Paleo Running Momma | Red Velvet Cupcakes

Copycat Hostess Cupcakes

A healthier, tastier take on a classic treat.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Copycat Hostess Cupcakes

Paleo Lemon Cupcakes

We can’t imagine anything more delectable than these lemony coconut flour treats.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Fingers | Paleo Lemon Cupcakes

Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Maple Vanilla Frosting

The combined flavors of pink velvet and maple totally have our mouths watering.

Recipe: Civilized Caveman Cooking | Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Maple Vanilla Frosting

Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

This recipe is for the folks who want their chocolate with a side of chocolate.

Recipe: Divine Sustenance | Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

Samoa Cupcakes

Bake up these Samoa cupcakes when it’s Girl Scout Cookie season so you don’t feel like you’re missing out!

Recipe: Hold the Grain | Samoa Cupcakes

Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

If you leave these out for Santa instead of cookies, somehow we think he won’t complain.

Recipe: Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind | Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

Yellow Cake Cupcakes

Less is more in this cute yellow cupcake recipe for those of you who love vanilla.

Recipe: A Girl Worth Saving | Yellow Cake Cupcakes

Chocolate Hazelnut Zucchini Cupcakes

Trick yourself into eating another serving of vegetables with these fudgy bites.

Recipe: The Paleo Mom | Chocolate Hazelnut Zucchini Cupcakes

Meatloaf Cupcakes

If you want cupcakes for dinner too, enjoy this meaty variation.

Recipe: Wellness Mama | Meatloaf Cupcakes

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream

The bold flavor of coffee gives these cupcakes an unforgettable kick.

Recipe: A Calculated Whisk | Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream

Flourless Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes

Warning: You’ll want seconds of this one.

Recipe: Kim’s Cravings | Flourless Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes

Guava Cupcakes with Whipped Guava Frosting

These tropical treats are the perfect balance between tart and sweet.

Recipe: Plated with Style | Guava Cupcakes with Whipped Guava Frosting

Paleo / Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Frost these almond butter cupcakes with a chocolatey almond butter frosting and call it a day.

Recipe: Almost Supermom | Paleo / Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Dandelion Lemon Cupcakes

Here’s a reason to get out there and pick some dandelions! They’ll create some beautifully yellow cupcakes that are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Recipe: Forest and Fauna | Dandelion Lemon Cupcakes

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

These cupcakes are jam-packed with goodness.

Recipe: Paleo Running Momma | Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Flourless Nut Butter Churro Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

We’re drooling over the mix of coconut, almond butter, and cinnamon flavors.

Recipe: Cotter Crunch | Flourless Nut Butter Churro Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

Snickerdoodle Paleo Cupcakes

Any fan of the cookie is definitely going to get excited over these bad boys.

Recipe: My Natural Family | Snickerdoodle Paleo Cupcakes

Healthier Carrot Cake Cupcakes

The more carroty the carrot cake, the better!

Recipe: Texan Erin | Healthier Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cinnamon Frosting

Make these for a Halloween party and let the compliments roll in.

Recipe: Paleo Running Momma | Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cinnamon Frosting

Paleo Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Nothing says decadence quite like the romantic combo of chocolate and raspberry.

Recipe: Empowered Sustenance | Paleo Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

You can never go wrong with a classic vanilla cupcake recipe.

Recipe: Paleo Grubs | Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

Lemon Curd Cupcakes

You won’t be able to “curd” your enthusiasm for these goodies.

Recipe: Paleo Grubs | Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake with Coconut Whipped Cream Frosting

Why settle for a cupcake or a chocolate chip cookie when you can have both?

Recipe: Paleo Running Momma | Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake with Coconut Whipped Cream Frosting

Blueberry Coconut Cream

Blueberry and coconut cream are a total dream team.

Recipe: Food Faith Fitness | Blueberry Coconut Cream

Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

If you need a Valentine’s Day recipe, look no further!

Recipe: A Saucy Kitchen | Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

It’s hard to go wrong with white cake and chocolate frosting, just sayin’!

Recipe: Paleo Running Momma | Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

Thin Mint Cupcakes

Everyone’s favorite Girl Scout Cookie gets a Paleo-cupcake makeover!

Recipe: Hold the Grain | Thin Mint Cupcakes

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

The bacon is baked into these cupcakes, then gets topped with bacon buttercream. YUM!

Recipe: Food Faith Fitness | Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Pumpkin Frosting

Chocolate and pumpkin anything is always a good (and delicious) idea.

Recipe: Paleo Grubs | Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Pumpkin Frosting

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