This super easy gluten free gravy is made with a few simple + healthy ingredients like caramelized onions, garlic, potatoes, and herbs. Finished in the blender for a food proof lump-free gravy that is delicious, easily re-heated, and make-ahead-friendly. Nut free, paleo, whole30, dairy free, and vegan friendly!

Close up shot of super easy gluten free gravy draped over mashed potatoes, and topped with some cracked black pepper.

Is there anything better than an ultra delicious + luxurious gravy? I think not.

This super easy gluten free gravy recipe has quickly become my new favorite make-ahead-gravy. Legit could not stop big spooning it straight into my mouth after I finished photographing it. SO DANG TASTY. Like, unreal.

And I’m so excited to share it with you. Because IMO, it’s everything that I think gravy should be: NOT fussy, easy to make, nourishing, & delicious AF 💯

With Thanksgiving + the holiday season right around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share this one with you all. I have several other flourless gravy recipes on the blog (this mushroom gravy, and this paleo make-ahead gravy), & while they’re both SO good, they are both made with cashews. I love my cashew cream recipes, but I know that they don’t fit into all of your diets. Which is why we’re here to talk about the glory of this cashew free, gluten free, dairy free, flourless gravy utopia.

Why you’ll love this super easy (nut free) gluten free gravy:

This yummy gravy is:

Comforting
Perfect for the holidays
Pourable
Flourless
The opposite of fussy
Absolutely luscious
Make-ahead-friendly
Forgiving
Versatile
DELICIOUS

45 degree angle shot of super easy gluten free gravy draped over mashed potatoes, and topped with some cracked black pepper, with a spoon tucked into the mashed potatoes. On a light grey background.

Super Easy Gluten Free Gravy Ingredients

Okay so let’s talk ingredients. The ingredients in this gravy recipe will probably surprise you. And you might even doubt that when combined they could even resemble a luscious, pourable gravy. BUT, take my word for it, and I doubt you’ll ever look back.

In fact, this gravy is basically just a delicious combination of blended vegetables, with some aromatics and flavor boosters thrown into the mix. Humble ingredients turned impressive allergy friendly gravy.

(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full recipe!)

Here’s exactly what you need to make this healthy gluten free gravy:

Olive oil or ghee – Or really any type of neutral tasting healthy fat that you prefer – coconut oil, bacon fat, or tallow would all work as well.
Diced onion – The onion and mushrooms are sautéed until quite soft and caramelized. This creates a flavorful umami rich base for the gravy. Don’t skip on taking your time with this step – the caramelization is where the flavors come to life!
Crimini mushrooms – Or an equal amount of another type of mushroom.
Garlic
A yukon gold potato – I’ve found yukon gold potatoes to add the best texture to this recipe. The starch level creates an creamy binding effect, that accounts for the thickening in this gravy.
Poultry or all purpose seasoning – This adds a deep herbal quality to the gravy that you would get if you were making it with the drippings from a turkey or chicken. Both poultry seasoning and all purpose seasoning would work great.
Nutritional yeast or miso – An umami boosting ingredient that adds that little extra *something* to the gravy. If you use miso instead of nutritional yeast, keep in mind that it is very salty, while nutritional yeast is not salty at all. This means you can likely greatly reduce or eliminate the salt in the recipe if you choose to use miso.
Coconut aminos or gluten free soy sauce (tamari) – Both options will work, but coconut aminos are slightly sweeter, and less salty than tamari. Coconut aminos are made from coconuts, and therefore may not be suitable for someone with a strict nut allergy. In that case, swap with gluten free soy sauce (tamari), or omit it all together and add a bit of additional salt to taste.
Good tasting broth – This ingredient is important. Because the broth is a big part of the flavor of the gravy, get your hands on the best tasting broth you can find. Depending on your preference, just about any type will do. Mushroom or vegetable gravy for a vegan option, & turkey, chicken, or beef will also do. If you want to use turkey or chicken drippings in this recipe, simply add them to the broth quantity. But, make sure you taste the drippings before adding them, as they can be quite salty.
Salt + pepper – To taste!

THAT’S IT. Simple ingredients, and seriously crave-able flavor. AKA healthy gravy at it’s finest.

A close up shot of a spoon drizzling luscious gluten free gravy over mashed potatoes.

Side angle shot of a bowl of super easy gluten free gravy with a spoon resting inside the bowl. On a light grey background scattered with thyme leaves and flaky sea salt.

How to make this healthy super easy gluten free gravy

This no flour, gluten free, dairy free gravy is pretty darn straightforward to make. No flour means no roux, which really makes it a lot easier to make than a traditional gravy in my opinion.

How do you thicken gluten free gravy? Well in the case of this recipe it is simply thickened by blending all of the sautéed and simmered veggies together until smooth and creamy.

Here’s the step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Sauté the onions and mushrooms

Heat olive oil or ghee over medium high heat in a large skillet until shimmering. Add onions and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Don’t shortcut this step – the nicely caramelized onions and mushrooms add a lot of flavor to this healthy gravy recipe. More golden brown color = more flavor.

Step 2: Add the potatoes, garlic, poultry seasoning, and nutritional yeast

Add garlic, potatoes, poultry seasoning, and nutritional yeast, and stir to combine. Cook another minute or two, until garlic is fragrant.

Step 3: Add the broth and coconut aminos + season with salt

Add broth, coconut aminos or tamari, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Cover, and cook until potatoes are fall apart tender – about 10-12 minutes.

Step 4: Blend the gravy

Transfer the contents of the skillet to a blender and blend on high until absolutely smooth and creamy. When initially blended, the gravy is probably piping hot and will seem on the thinner side. Once it cools slightly it will thicken. If the gravy still seems too thin after cooling slightly, move it back to the skillet and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking. If it seems too thick, thin with a little broth until you reach desired consistency.

Step 5: Season with salt and serve!

Season to taste with salt + pepper. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator until ready to re-heat and use!

A close up side angle shot of a bowl of super easy gluten free gravy with a spoon resting inside the bowl. On a light grey background scattered with thyme leaves and flaky sea salt.

Overhead shot of a bowl of mashed potatoes covered in gluten free gravy topped with cracked black pepper, with a spoon tucked into the bowl. On a light grey background.

How to thicken gluten free gravy

There are a few ways you can thicken gluten free gravy. Some recipes will use a gluten free substitute for all purpose flour like arrowroot starch, or cornstach to make a rouc. But this recipe relies on blending all of the flavorful ingredients together to thicken the gravy. I find a blended gravy a little more fool proof, and easier to re-heat.

Does this gravy recipe use drippings?

You do not need to use turkey or chicken drippings to make this healthy gravy recipe. If you are making thanksgiving dinner and have turkey drippings, you can add them to the broth to equal the same amount of broth that the recipe calls for. Just make sure to taste your drippings before adding them, as they can be quite salty.

What to serve with this super easy gluten free gravy

This gravy would be an excellent addition to any Thanksgiving or holiday table, and equally delicious for dinner any night of the week.

Here’s some of my favorite pairings for this gravy:

Mashed potatoes
Whipped parsnips
Roasted turkey
Roasted chicken
Pork chops
Roasted vegetables
Cauliflower mash

How to store, re-heat, and freeze this super easy gluten free gravy

To store: This super easy gluten free gravy can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

To re-heat: To re-heat this dairy free gravy, simply heat gently on the stove, stirring frequently, until warm. Alternatively it can be re-heated in the microwave. If it has thickened while warming, simply thin with a bit of broth until desired consistency is reached.

To freeze: This gravy can be made ahead of time and frozen until ready to use. To thaw, transfer to the refrigerator overnight, and warm gently on the stove before serving. This would be an excellent way to get a bit ahead of some Thanksgiving prep!

A close up overhead shot of a bowl of mashed potatoes covered in gluten free gravy topped with cracked black pepper, with a spoon tucked into the bowl. On a light grey background.

Substitutions & swaps

This super easy gluten free gravy is already dairy free, flourless, paleo friendly, whole30 compliant, and nut free. But there are a few swaps and substitutions that can be made for various allergies / preferences.

Here’s some ideas for substitutions:

To make this gravy vegan / vegetarian: Choose olive oil over ghee for the fat you use to sauté the onions and mushrooms. For the broth – opt for a vegetarian option. Both vegetable broth and mushroom broth would be good choices.

To make this recipe paleo / whole30 compliant: As written, this recipe is paleo / whole30 compliant.

To make it nut free: This recipe is nut free, with the exception of the coconuts used to make coconut aminos. If coconut is an issue, swap with gluten free soy sauce (tamari), or omit it all together and add a bit of additional salt to taste.

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