In an age where almost everything we eat is processed and packaged, it can be hard to find gluten-free snacks, which can make having celiac disease even more of a challenge. Even when you do find gluten-free options of your favorite foods, they can taste strange and leave you craving the real deal.
Sticking to less-processed foods can be a great place to start when cutting gluten out of your diet, but they expire much faster, which can become hard to keep up with. When it comes to gluten-free options of your favorite foods, recommendations are extremely important. Some gluten-free counterparts can taste even better than the original, and some can straight-up taste like cardboard.
It’s best to find a balance between naturally gluten-free products and glutenless versions of some foods in order to maintain a healthy, but still satisfying diet. So without further ado, here are some of the best gluten-free snacks.
1. Popcorn
Whether you prefer movie theater butter or kettle corn, popcorn is naturally gluten free and a great snack. You can make it yourself or go for the quick and easy microwave option. Popcorn is a great source of fiber and combines well with nuts, fruit or chocolate to create a great snack. Be sure to read over the nutrition label to make sure any flavorings or seasonings don’t contain gluten, though.
2. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is naturally gluten-free, but people with celiac disease may have to check for cross-contamination before enjoying the popular snack and breakfast food. Three Bears make quick and easy oatmeal cups that contain oats, flax and chia seeds. The company’s products taste great and are also all free from the top eight allergens, which is always a plus.
3. Annie’s Gluten-free Bunny Grahams
Annie’s bunny-shaped cookies are the perfect gluten-free substitute to Teddy Grahams. They’re the perfect snack to take on the go or eat straight from the box when you’re looking for a sweet treat.
4. Fruit
This one may be a given, but fruits are all naturally gluten-free and the perfect snack to eat virtually anywhere. Whether you’re rushing out the door in the morning and grab an apple or have time to sit down and enjoy a banana with peanut butter or some strawberries, fruits are the perfect gluten-free snacks. If you find that you aren’t getting through all of the produce you buy, try picking just a few of your favorite fruits to have on hand.
5. Snyder’s Gluten-free Pretzels
Everyone loves pretzels. Luckily for those cutting gluten out of their diets, Snyder’s has great gluten-free pretzel options. They offer pretzel sticks, rods and mini-pretzels in almost all of their flavor offerings and their line of gluten-free options seems to be growing by the minute.
6. Gluten-free toast
You need to be careful when buying gluten-free bread because not all brands are equal in this case. Schär’s brand of bread is one of the better options in regards to both taste and price. You can enjoy toast with peanut butter, butter, jam or cream cheese among plenty of other options.
7. Vegetables and Ranch
Everyone knows that ranch dressing tastes great on anything, so go for a healthy gluten-free snack and dip some vegetables in it. Peppers, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots and cucumbers are all naturally gluten-free, just make sure you check the dressing doesn’t contain gluten before you start snacking.
8. Nut thins
Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins are the perfect gluten-free snack. You can enjoy them with cheese, spreads, dips or just by themselves for a great quick and easy snack. They also come in a variety of great flavors and have a great texture and crunch to them.
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