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Here are the best easy gluten free snacks! Snacking without gluten is just as delicious: here are our best easy ideas for beating a craving.
Got a snack craving but need to avoid gluten? You’re in luck: gluten free snacks can be easy and incredibly delicious! While snacking tends to involve a lot of gluten, it’s easy to steer clear and find irresistible, easy ideas for nibbling.
As two cookbook authors and recipe experts, here are all the best gluten free snacks! The list below has easy recipes for each idea. But if you’re running low on time, many of them you can grab at your local grocery! Try packaged crispy chickpeas, kale chips, granola bars or energy bars: just check the ingredients to make sure they’re made with whole foods and natural ingredients. You can also head to 20 Mediterranean Diet Snacks for more inspiration.
And now, our top easy gluten free snacks!
Here’s a gluten free recipe that’s perfect for all those in between moments: these ridiculously easy no bake oatmeal bars! Peanut butter, honey, and Old Fashioned oats make a healthy snack (or breakfast) you can feel good feeding yourself or your family. Make sure to use gluten free oats for a gluten intolerance. They've become a huge favorite in our house, and we know they'll be in yours!
Also try: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
One of the tastiest healthy gluten free snacks? Roasted chickpeas! They’re crispy, crunchy, perfectly spiced, and they stay crunchy in the pantry for days. You can buy them store bought in your local grocery, but it's easy to make a batch at home, too. They’re simple and so tasty, cheaper than the packaged kind and you know exactly what’s in them.
These homemade protein bars are a family and fan favorite! They’re full of big peanut butter and chocolate flavor, using your favorite protein powder and a few extra ingredients. It’s a plant-based treat you can feel good about!
This delicious black bean dip is creamy, smoky, and full of flavor! Perfect as a snack or appetizer recipe, it’s so easy to whip up and pairs well with tortilla chips, veggies, or pita bread. It’s become a family favorite!
Here’s a gluten free snack that’s so delicious, you might find yourself sneaking one for dessert. Try this peanut butter energy balls recipe! Just mix a handful of simple ingredients together and you’ve got an instant homemade snack that’s so much more delicious than store-bought granola bars.
Also try: No Bake Energy Bites
This date snickers recipe is a delicious, homemade no bake gluten free snack made simply from Medjool dates, peanut butter, and chocolate! They’re great to keep on hand for snacking all week long, and fit many diets (gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan).
Here are all our top veggie tray ideas for a next level party platter! These tasty dips and vegetables go beyond the ordinary carrots and celery to make a colorful, flavorful tray that will impress everyone.
Need a quick, portable and energy boosting gluten free snack? Try homemade Trail Mix! It’s easy to find at the grocery, or mix it up at home. It’s fun, simple, and endlessly customizable to your tastes. Mix up your favorite blend of fruit, nuts, seeds and mix-ins, and it’s a quick dose of energy for an afternoon slump or a portable snack for traveling.
This one’s our favorite banana bread recipe…and there’s no flour to speak of. Just good old fashioned oats, bananas and a bit of magic. It’s got just the right moist texture, nuanced sweetness, and pure banana flavor. There’s a crunchy sugar topping, too. Whip it all up in a blender and wait while comfy, cozy aroma winds it’s way from the oven.
This creamy ranch dip recipe is made with all natural, whole food ingredients: no seasoning packets here! Just a few simple spices and you've got a perfectly creamy dip for veggies and chips. Made with Greek yogurt, it's a healthy spin on the traditional sour cream. It's a crowd pleaser that's one of our favorite gluten free snack ideas.
Here’s a fun and easy gluten free snack no one can turn down: Yogurt Bark! This play on chocolate bark uses frozen yogurt as the base. Mix Greek yogurt with a little honey and vanilla, then sprinkle with toppings of your choice: fruit, granola, chocolate chips, and nuts.
Here's a fun gluten free snack: Hummus Dip! This one even doubles as a tasty snack or a light dinner with a few other filling appetizers. Spread hummus on a platter or in a bowl, then top with cool cucumber, tomatoes, olives, artichokes and feta cheese.
Apple nachos are the best easy and gluten free snack! This simple concept is irresistible to kids and adults alike. This simple combination of sweetened yogurt, almonds and apple slices is so refreshing and delicious, it’s hard to stop sneaking bites!
Here’s a fun homemade spread for snacks or dipping: Veggie Cream Cheese! Make this spread with fresh vegetables and it tastes even more incredible than the store-bought variety. Use it as a dip for vegetable sticks or gluten-free crackers!
Here's an easy gluten free snack? Stuffed dates! These beauties are incredibly easy to make, and the flavor of this simple pairing is outrageous. There’s the sweet caramel chewiness of Medjool dates. Pair that with tangy, fluffy goat cheese, and the sweet-savory combo is out of this world. Prefer them dairy free? Stuff them with nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter.
Nuts and dried fruit are one of our favorite gluten free snacks! You can go simple and purchase roasted nuts and dried cherries and cranberries from t the store. Or try these sesame honey roasted almonds, a recipe that dresses up nuts to make them the perfect salty-sweet snack. Roasting them with a mixture of honey, salt, and sesame seeds makes for a crunchy, elevated take on this superfood nut.
This peanut butter dip is just 4 ingredients and tastes like frosting. Really! How is this so good, yet so simple? You've gotta try it. It’s works for any occasion: a quick snack for kids, a family party, or a big snacks table. Or if you’re me, use it for a sweets craving after a meal! This our a go-to when we're looking for gluten free snacks.
Why not eat your kale in the form of chips? This kale chips recipe satisfies any salty snack craving! Buy them at the store or try this homemade recipe! They're easy to make with Tuscan kale, which has the perfect shape and flavor. They come out perfectly crisp and satisfying. The only problem is, they're gone in a flash!
These healthy apple muffins use oatmeal and maple syrup to make a deliciously wholesome muffin! They’re made in a blender with no flour, and make a great breakfast or snack slathered with almond butter.
Who said crackers need gluten? There are many great brands of gluten free crackers readily accessible at grocery stores these days. Many are made with nuts like almonds or cashews. You can also make them at home! We typically opt for storebought, but when we have time, this homemade crackers recipe hits the spot.
Here’s a DIY gluten free snack recipe that’s 100% worth making at home, if you’re got the time: Homemade Granola Bars! Packaged bars are ultra convenient, but the flavor of a homemade bar is infinitely more delicious! The secret here? Lightly toasting the oats brings out a delightfully nutty undertone. Mix them with honey, peanut butter and cinnamon for a pure, wholesome flavor.
Here’s a tasty dip that surprised us with its irresistibly creamy flavor: Black Bean Hummus! This spin on the traditional Mediterranean chickpea dip might sound fun, but here’s the thing. It tastes even better than it sounds! Black beans, lime, tahini and a bit of smoked paprika make creamy dip magic. Dip with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Edamame is a tasty protein-packed gluten free snack! Edamame are soy beans you eat right out of the pod, squeezing them into your mouth with a satisfying pop. This recipe is basic but oh-so-tasty, mixed with garlic and toasted sesame oil and seasoned generously with salt. Also try Spicy Edamame.
Another great gluten free snack? Gluten free banana muffins! These healthy muffins are made mostly of oats and bananas, blended together in a blender. They're sweetened with maple syrup and so light and fluffy, you'll never believe there's no flour! They’re blender muffins so they’re easy to make at home.
Last up in our easy gluten free snacks: popcorn! Popcorn is a whole grain that's the perfect gluten free salty snack to nibble on. Grab some of the great healthy packaged versions that are available at your local grocery, or make it at home with this recipe.
More recipes for every meal
These days, gluten free eating isn’t a hindrance! It’s a way to get creative about the way you conceive of meals. Here are some of our best resources for eating GF, outside of these gluten free snacks:
- 50 Gluten Free Recipes for Every Meal A massive collection of our very favorite gluten free recipes for every time of the day.
- 20 Gluten Free Breakfast Ideas Here are all the best ideas for how to start the day right…sans gluten.
- 15 Gluten Free Desserts These sweet treats are guaranteed to become family favorites.
- 20 Gluten Free Dinner Recipes Some of our favorite ways to get dinner on the table.
- How to Eat a Healthy Gluten-Free Diet Here’s more on how to avoid processed GF foods and center on healthy, whole foods!
- 10 Easy Almond Flour Recipes and 10 Tasty Oat Flour Recipes Almond flour and oat flour are integral alternative flours in the gluten-free diet! Here are all the best recipes.
Oatmeal Bars (& More Gluten Free Snacks!)
Here’s an oatmeal bars recipe that’s beyond easy! These healthy breakfast bars are irresistibly tasty and great for busy mornings and gluten free snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 large or 32 small 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (no sugar added, or sunflower butter for nut free)
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons honey (or ½ cup agave syrup* for vegan)
- 4 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Add a sheet of parchment paper to a 9 x 9 pan. Place the ingredients in the pan and press it into an even layer. Use a small glass to roll over the top to get it smooth.
- Freeze the bars for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the freezer and use the parchment to lift it out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares or 32 rectangles. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. You can eat right away, or refrigerate for about 1 hour for a more solid texture.
Notes
*Maple syrup is generally our sweetener of choice, but the flavor and texture of honey really make these bars. Since maple syrup is not as sticky as honey, for vegan substitute we recommend agave syrup.
Very disappointing as gluten free options. Oats are no safe for coeliacs as they have a protein that mimics gluten. Perhaps if saying things are gluten free as a professional study what gluten is and the effects.