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McDonald’s Gluten Free Menu Guide 2023

March 1, 2023 · ariel · Leave a Comment

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In this menu guide, I’ll highlight all the gluten free menu items, sides, desserts, drinks and other gf options available at Mcdonalds. I will also address any common questions asked when ordering gluten free Mcdonald’s food.

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Quick Summery: McDonald’s is one of the least friendly gluten free fast food establishments. While they don’t claim to have any gluten free food on their menu. Some of their snacks are gluten free. If you’re in a pinch you can order plain ground beef as a gluten free snack.

So What is McDonald’s?

McDonald’s is the most popular fast-food restaurants in the world with hundreds and thousands of locations worldwide, serving billions! What established in 1940 in San Bernardino California as a destination for drunk-eat cravings by a man named Maurice Mcdonald, is now one of the most popular brands with the most recognizable Golden Arches.

Make sure you check out my Burger King Gluten-Free Menu Guide!

Table of Contents

  • So What is McDonald’s?
  • What’s gluten-free at Mcdonald’s?
  • Mcdonalds Gluten Free Menu Options
    • Drinks and Beverages
    • Dipping Sauces
    • Salads
    • Beef
    • Desserts
    • Sides
    • Mcdonalds Gluten Free Breakfast
    • McCafe Beverages
  • McDonald’s Allergy Pages for Various Countries
  • Commonly asked questions ordering gluten-free at McDonald’s
  • Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at McDonald’s
  • Is the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Gluten Free?
  • Are McDonald’s Fries Gluten Free?
  • Is McDonald’s Blueberry Pie Gluten Free?
  • What’s Keto Friendly at McDonald’s?
  • Other Gluten Free Menu Guides!
  • Other Keto Menu Guides!
  • Gluten Free Fast Food Articles!

What’s gluten-free at Mcdonald’s?

McDonald’s doesn’t have a lot of gluten-free products and has major cross-contamination issues. Please keep that in mind if you have Celiac Disease, a severe gluten allergy or gluten sensitivity, or deal with any life-threatening food allergies.

Also, keep in mind this menu guide is based off of information for the United States McDonald’s locations. McDonald’s uses different drink/ food items and ingredients worldwide, so you should check your local McDonald’s website to confirm what food items the fast-food chain serves near you.

Want to learn more nutritional information about McDonald’s foods? Check out their Potential Allergens & Food Sensitivities Guide here.

Mcdonalds Gluten Free Menu Options

These are all the gluten free options I could find at McDonald’s. Note all items listed below do not contain any gluten ingredients, based on the McDonald’s Menu.

These food items still have the potential for cross contamination and other traces of gluten because of McDonalds food preparation methods, so please keep that in mind.

Drinks and Beverages

These are all of the beverages at McDonald’s that do not contain wheat or gluten ingredients:

  • Milk / Chocolate Milk
  • Apple Juice
  • Sweet/Unsweet Tea
  • Coca Cola
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Sprite
  • Diet Coke
  • Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice
  • Minute Maid Pink Lemonade Slushie
  • Minute Maid Strawberry Watermelon Slushie
  • Fanta Orange
  • Hi-C Orange Lavaburst
  • Vanilla Shake
  • Strawberry Shake
  • Chocolate Shake

Dipping Sauces

These are all of the gluten free dipping sauce options at McDonald’s.

  • Spicy Buffalo Sauce
  • Creamy Ranch Sauce
  • Honey Mustard Sauce
  • Honey
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Mayonnaise**
  • Tartar Sauce

** High risk for cross contamination unless you get mayo packets.

Salads

In 2020 McDonald’s got rid of all of their salads. While they didn’t say why I’m sure that Covid was the reason. When McDonald’s served salads there was at least some gluten free meal options. Unfortunately that isn’t an option anymore.

Beef

These are all of the beef, and other meat options at McDonald’s that do not contain gluten ingredients. Always ask for no bun or wrap and tell them you have an gluten allergy.

  • 100% Beef Patty
  • Quarter Pounder
  • Sausage Patty
  • NEW: McPlant (Beyond Meat Mcplant Patty) available at select locations

Desserts

These are all of the gluten-free dessert options at McDonald’s.

  • Hot Fudge Mcdonald’s Sundae
  • Hot Caramel Mcdonald’s Sundae
  • McFlurry with M&M’s Candies**

** High chance for cross contamination with gluten ingredients.

Sides

The only side option that is gluten free at McDonalds is their apple slices.

Mcdonalds Gluten Free Breakfast

All breakfast items at McDonald’s contain wheat/gluten, including the hash browns and the sausage McMuffin.

McCafe Beverages

These are all of the McCafe beverages at McDonald’s that do not contain gluten ingredients:

  • Caramel Macchiato
  • Iced Caramel Macchiato
  • Cappuccino
  • Caramel Cappuccino
  • French Vanilla Cappuccino
  • Mocha
  • Iced Mocha
  • Latte
  • Iced Latte
  • Caramel Latte
  • Iced Caramel Latte
  • French Vanilla Latte
  • Iced French Vanilla Latte
  • Americano
  • Famous Premium Roast Coffee
  • Iced Coffee
  • Iced Caramel Coffee
  • Iced French Vanilla Coffee
  • Caramel Frappe
  • Mocha Frappe
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie
  • Mango Pineapple Smoothie

McDonald’s Allergy Pages for Various Countries

  • McDonald’s Canada Nutrition: https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/downloads/AllergenFacts_CA_EN.pdf
  • McDonald’s UK Allergen Guide: https://www.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/uk/nfl/pdf/nutrition/allergen-booklet-UK-28042021.pdf
  • McDonald’s Belgium Allergens Page: https://mcdonalds.be/en/additional-information-about-allergens
  • McDonald’s Cyprus FAQ: https://www.mcdonalds.com.cy/yrtk
  • McDonald’s Australia Nutritional Information: https://mcdonalds.com.au/maccas-food/nutrition
  • McDonald’s New Zealand Food Allergens: https://mcdonalds.co.nz/sites/mcdonalds.co.nz/files/Main%20Food%20Menu%20-%20Allergen%2C%20Ingredients%20and%20Nutrition%20Information.pdf
  • McDonald’s Japan Allergens & Nutrition List: https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/en/quality/allergy_Nutrition/allergy/
  • McDonald’s Korea FAQ: http://www.mcdonalds.co.kr/eng/story/competition/faq.do
  • McDonald’s Singapore Allergens Listing: https://www.mcdonalds.com.sg/allergens-listing/
  • McDonald’s Egypt Nutrition & Allergens: https://www.mcdonalds.eg/nutritionandallergens

Commonly asked questions ordering gluten-free at McDonald’s

Are McDonald’s French fries gluten free?

McDonald’s famous French fries uses a small amount of natural beef flavoring in their fries and that flavoring contains wheat (their labeling says that the fries contain “natural beef flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients”).

McDonald’s locations do use a dedicated fryer that contains only pure vegetable oil and the fries have been independently tested and shown to contain no gluten. However the general rule of thumb is if you are highly sensitive to gluten or have celiac disease you should avoid consuming Mcdonalds fries at all costs.

Is there gluten in a Big Mac?

The 100% beef patty,, pickles, onions and lettuce in the iconic Big Mac® does not have any gluten-containing ingredients. Make sure to ask for no bun and no Big Mac sauce!

Is McDonald’s potato bun gluten free?

While McDonald’s doesn’t offer a gluten-free bun, it’s still possible for customers with a gluten allergy to enjoy their extensive range of burger options. When ordering, you can simply order your favorite burger on no bun and ask for a lettuce-wrapped burger instead

Are McDonald’s chicken nuggets gluten-free?

Unfortunately the McNuggets contain wheat flour and therefore are not gluten free.

Do McDonald’s hash browns have gluten?

The McDonald’s website makes it clear that their hash browns are not gluten-free. On the McDonald’s online ingredients list for this food item, there is an asterisk for their “natural beef flavor” ingredient.

This asterisk says their natural beef flavor “contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients.”

Do Mcdonald’s burgers contain gluten?

A McDonald’s hamburger, cheeseburger, Quarter Pounder®, and Big Mac® are all gluten free IF eaten without the bun. All your favorite McDonald’s burgers are made with 100% beef; so they’re not ‘beefed up’ with any cereal, rusk or flour.

Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at McDonald’s

Pro tips and a quick summary of everything gluten free at McDonald’s

  1. McDonald’s has very limited gluten-free options for people with severe gluten allergies and Celiac Disease.
  2. When you order, tell them you have an allergy or Celiac Disease so they take precautions with your meal.
  3. McDonald’s has different items internationally, this menu guide is just based off the US!
  4. All mccafe shakes, frappes, lattes, hot chocolate, shakes, and McDonalds smoothies are safe to enjoy!

Is the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Gluten Free?

Yes. Milk is the only allergen listed on the McDonald’s website for the Shamrock Shake, making it gluten-free. For more information about the shamrock shake and copycat shamrock shake recipes check out this post I wrote, “Is the McDonald’s Shake Gluten-Free?”

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Are McDonald’s Fries Gluten Free?

No McDonalds fries are not gluten free as the beef flavoring in their fries contains wheat (their product labeling says that the fries contain “natural beef flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients”). To learn more about the McDonald’s fries check out this post I wrote, “Are McDonald’s Fries Gluten Free?”

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Is McDonald’s Blueberry Pie Gluten Free?

Is McDonald’s Blueberry Pie gluten free? Quick answer: No. McDonald’s baked blueberry pie is not gluten-free as it contains wheat.

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What’s Keto Friendly at McDonald’s?

Are you new to the keto diet? If you eat a keto or low carb diet here is a quick helpful menu guide I wrote highlighting all of the keto friendly menu options at McDonalds.

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Other Gluten Free Menu Guides!

  • Panera Gluten Free Menu Guide
  • Cheesecake Factory Gluten Free Menu Guide
  • Panda Express Gluten Free Menu Guide
  • Jack In The Box Gluten Free Menu Guide
  • Starbucks Gluten Free Menu Guide

Other Keto Menu Guides!

  • What’s Keto At Subway?
  • What’s Keto At Wendys?
  • What’s Keto At Panera?
  • What’s Keto At Panda Express?
  • What’s Keto At The Cheesecake Factory?

Gluten Free Fast Food Articles!

  • Are Starbucks Egg Bites Gluten Free?
  • Is Panda Express Orange Chicken Gluten Free?
  • Are Panera Chips Gluten Free?

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Gluten Free Living, Gluten Free Menu Guides

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