40 Best Gluten-Free Snacks That Are Utterly Delicious
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Finding the right gluten-free snacks can be a challenge – especially if you’re relying on your local grocery store.
The good news is there’s been a recent boom in gluten-free snack brands online who are stepping up to the plate with drool-worthy gluten-free snacks to help those with celiacs and gluten intolerance, so you no longer have to suffer as you indulge.
To save you the work of finding the very best gluten-free snacks, the team at Vegancuts has done the vetting for you and created this list of 40 delicious gluten-free foods and snacks. These gluten-free snack ideas are sure to satisfy your cravings and wow your friends and family at your next social event. Oh, and by the way, they’re vegan too!
1. Rind Apple Chips
Created to harness the power and nutritional benefits of the apple’s skin. They’re a healthy on-the-go snack packed with pectin, which is shown to improve gut health and quercetin that has been shown to improve memory.
2. Whoa! Dough Bars
These delicious bars are made from all-natural ingredients and come in various flavors like chocolate chip cookie dough, peanut butter, sugar sprinkle, sugar cookie, and brownie batter. They’re an excellent low-calorie snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.
3. Nairn’s Oat-based Crackers
It can be difficult to find delicious, gluten-free crackers but not anymore! These oat-based crackers pack a lot of flavor. Try them with your favorite plant-based cheeses, dips, soups, and hummus.
4. Spudsy Sweet Potato Puffs
Are you looking for a great gluten-free snack for kids? It’s time to replace those unhealthy cheese puffs with something delicious and dairy-free. Sweet potatoes are full of health-promoting nutrients and have been shown to improve gut health, brain function, and vision.
5. Good to Go Chocolatey Chip Keto Blondies
Get ready to indulge in a seriously tasty snack without the guilt. These blondies are low in sugar and high in fiber. Not to mention this company is doing some fantastic environmental work and has pledged to go plastic-free by 2025!
6. Karma Nuts Cashews
Did you know that cashew skin contains many nutritional benefits like antioxidants and fiber? Karma Nuts found a way to preserve these benefits by air frying their cashews instead of frying in oil, making them extra crunchy and incredibly tasty.
7. Sunny Fruit
This vegan gluten-free snack is perfect for those with a busy schedule. Made with the simplest ingredients of fruit and water, they are a great way to ensure you get your daily dose of vitamin C.
8. K-Pop! Foods Sea Snacks
This simple gluten-free snack is made with just 5 simple ingredients. And while they’re an acquired taste for some, they can be an easy go-to if you’re looking for something light and salty to satisfy your taste buds. You can also use them in soups, ramen, and noodle and rice dishes.
9. Outstanding Foods Nacho Cheese Pigless Pork Rinds
If you’re looking for a gluten-free snack that’s packed with protein, look no further! This snack contains a whopping 25 grams of plant-based protein and zero cholesterol or trans fat. And not only are you saving pigs by leaving them off your plate, but each sale helps support PigOut pig shelter.
10. Bearded Brothers Food Bars
It’s no wonder these fruit bars made the list of gluten-free food and snacks. Made from entirely organic and clean ingredients, they are an excellent choice for those constantly on-the-go and looking for a clean, healthy energy bar. You can find them in various flavors like raspberry lemon, blueberry vanilla, and coconut mango, to name a few.
11. Hippeas Tortilla Chips
These chips are an excellent and cleaner alternative to traditional tortilla chips and provide a great source of protein at 3 grams per serving. The company is also fighting hunger and has partnered with various charities, including Feeding America.
12. New York Chips
In case you’re looking for a healthier alternative to the greasy potato chips you’re used to, we’ve got you covered. New York chips use avocado oil to help maintain cholesterol and promote better health. And don’t worry, these chips still deliver a perfectly salty crunch!
13. IOTA Pink Himalayan Roasted Sunflower Kernels
These are the perfect snack for a non-stop adventure. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or traveling, these conveniently small packs of a powerful superfood are easy to pack and provide a significant amount of nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins. They’re also packed with an insane amount of protein.
14. Chocolita
Satisfy your chocolate craving with these decadent chocolate bars. Naturally sweetened with cacao and coconut, you can indulge in these bars guilt-free. They come in various flavors, and some even contain health-promoting herbs.
15. Lekkco Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread
It’s time to get creative with this gluten-free delectable chocolate spread that you can use on fruits, waffles, toast, and more! It’s low in sugar and calories, making it the perfect dessert or baking ingredient to add to your culinary routine.
16. Lundberg Family Farms Rice Cakes
Rice cakes are a light and versatile gluten-free snack option. You can jazz them up with peanut butter, plant-based yogurt, or the delicious Lekkco Belgian dark chocolate spread mentioned above.
17. Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.
You no longer have to miss out on your favorite road trip snack. Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. has created a seriously scrumptious gluten-free and plant-based jerky alternative. It’s free from cholesterol and trans fat while delivering 15 grams of protein and only 4 grams of fat per bag. You can enjoy it in smoky Carolina BBQ, smoked black pepper, and maple bacon.
18. Go Macro Bars
These bars are the perfect power-packed snack. They fill you up while delivering clean, sustainably sourced ingredients with zero additives or preservatives. They come in various flavors and are entirely gluten-free, vegan, and low FODMAP friendly.
19. Go Raw Sprouted Snacking Seeds
These small but mighty seeds are the perfect addition to a snacker’s gluten-free pantry. Add them to salads, bowls, smoothies, and more, or enjoy them just the way they are.
20. Skinny Dipped Almonds
Try this truly delightful gluten-free snack in super dark chocolate and sea salt. They’re a sure-fire way to satisfy your sweet tooth while providing you with a serving of protein. Their ingredients are all-natural and contain only 4 grams of sugar compared to 15 grams with the competition.
21. Siete Dairy-Free Nacho Tortilla Chips
If you’re looking for a dairy-free replacement for Doritos, we’ve found you a winner. These grain free nacho tortilla chips will become a staple in your snack cabinet and a Superbowl party favorite.
22. Lesser Evil Organic Popcorn
Satisfy your popcorn cravings during movie night with these all-natural, gluten-free, and vegan popcorn flavors: “no cheese” cheesiness, avocado-licious, Himalayan gold, Himalayan pink salt, and Himalayan sweetness.
23. Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas
24. Rhythm Organic Kale Chips
Are you looking to increase your kale intake but are over making time-consuming kale salads? These organic, gluten-free, and lightly salted kale chips might be the next best thing! Get your dose of this nutrient-dense superfood in a convenient on-the-go snack pack.
25. Annie’s Homegrown Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks
It can be difficult to replace something as tasty as fruit snacks. But these organic bunny fruit snacks hold their own against the famous Welch’s and Mott’s – without all the gelatin. This is a great option as a gluten-free snack for kids and adults!
26. Sweet Loren’s Cookies
Surprise your friends and family with these incredible gluten-free cookies. You can buy them ready to bake or indulge in their edible cookie dough in various mouth-watering flavors.
27. Purely Elizabeth Granola
This granola is packed with superfood goodness and is naturally sweetened with coconut sugar, so it won’t leave you feeling sluggish. Sprinkle it on your favorite vegan yogurt, add it to a smoothie, or enjoy it straight outta the bag.
28. Pan’s Mushroom Jerky
This jerky is made from shiitake mushrooms and packed with vitamin D and fiber. It’s an ideal gluten-free snack for those on the go!
29. Back to Nature Multi-Seed Rice Thin Crackers
Enjoy these gluten-free plant-based crackers with a slice of your favorite vegan cheese or some hummus. They’re free from high fructose corn syrup and artificial preservatives.
30. Forager Vegetable Chips
These chips are not your everyday tortilla chip. They’re packed with leafy greens and ancient grains like sprouted brown rice and quinoa.
31. Kettle Brand Potato Chips
You can try these simple, crunchy, and tasty potato chips in various gluten-free flavors like sea salt, jalapeno, and BBQ.
32. Siete Dairy-Free Queso Dip
It’s hard to believe this deliciously cheesy cashew dip doesn’t have real cheese in it. It’s made from natural ingredients and free from gluten, soy, and grains. You can heat it and use as a dip, pour it over some nachos, or eat it by the spoonful – we promise we won’t judge.
33. Heavenly Hunks Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies
These gluten-free chewy cookie bites are a healthy alternative to cookies. They’re baked with natural ingredients and can be eaten cold, or you can heat them up for a melt-in-your-mouth treat!
34. Bakeology Cookie Bites
Bakeology’s mini cookies make for a delightfully crunchy snack. They’re made with real, sustainable ingredients. You can enjoy them in various flavors like lemon, snickerdoodle, vanilla chai, and chocolate chip.
35. Hope Foods Spicy Avocado Hummus
A great addition to your vegan potato chips, crackers, or veggies – hummus tends to make everything taste better! And Hope Foods offers a variety of delicious gluten-free flavors to satisfy even the most versatile palate.
36. Truwhip Vegan Whipped Topping
Looking for a vegan and gluten-free whipped topping you can add to strawberries or your hot cocoa? Well, look no further! This is a truly scrumptious alternative without all the bad stuff.
37. Oatly Ice Cream
Oatly’s vegan and gluten-free ice cream is heavenly with it’s thick and creamy texture – available in nine different flavors.
38. Garden of Life Protein Powder
If you’re short on time and in need of a quick and healthy snack to help you refuel before or after a workout, Garden of Life protein powder is an excellent choice. It’s packed full of probiotics and superfoods and can be thrown into a fruit smoothie.
39. Better Bites
These rich and yummy treats are truly addicting – it’s hard to believe they’re vegan and gluten-free. They’re free from the top 8 allergens, and you can try them in chocolate chip cookie dough, snickerdoodle, birthday cake, and mini cupcakes.
40. No Cow Protein Bar
A low-calorie and low-sugar gluten and dairy-free protein bar is just what you need to fuel your body and active lifestyle. These bars contain 21 grams of plant-based protein and come in three delightful flavors.
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Jillian Kincaid
Jillian is a freelance writer based out of Portland, OR. She has been vegan for 7 years and passionate about the written word for as long as she can remember. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, loving on her pup Nala, and exploring new vegan restaurants!
