Want something better for your summer snacking? Finding gluten-free snacks that actually taste nice can be tricky. Luckily, products like these gluten-free custard creams are taking becoming increasingly available as the gluten-free market grows. So, avoid the chips, and dip into something tasty, instead! Here are 13 of our top picks for gluten-free snacking.
at Amazon.com.
on sale for less than $3/bag at Vitacost.com
Brooklyn-based Gourmet Nut has combined great flavors and healthy ingredients in a line of Gourmet On the Go snack mixes, full of protein-containing nuts and antioxidant-packed, fiber-filled dried fruits. From Almond Cranberry Crunch to Body Boosting Antioxidant Mix, these resealable bags are perfect for gluten free snacking on the go, sneaking into the movie theater, or packed into your picnic basket. Find Gourmet Nut products and nut mixes on Amazon.com.
Infused with the subtle aroma and taste of cheese, these bite size treats can be served for all occasions as a snack or a delicious accompaniment to any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Eat them warm, right out of the oven, or fill them with your favorite condiment. We particularly liked them with marinara sauce for dipping.
Find ready to heat and eat Mani Brazilian Cheese Snacks on Amazon.com, $15.
Mr. Cheese O’s, an all-natural, crunchy, delicious, and fun baked cheese snack from Sonoma Creamery, an artisan cheese company based in California’s wine country, that makes hormone free, 100% natural, gluten-free cheeses. The new healthier, wheat-free, corn-free snack comes in four indulgent varieties: Original, Cheddar, Tuscan Herb and Sweet Chili. Each has with 10-grams of protein per one-ounce bag, made from a combination of cheese, organic quinoa, brown rice, and oat bran.
At only 150 calories, and $2.99, you won’t feel guilty after you’ve inhaled the entire bag (and trust us, you will). Find them in most deli and grocery stores.
from Amazon.com for less than $28.
If you’re looking to lose weight, Viance also offers a gluten free, vegan weight loss program that’s guaranteed to keep you feeling satisfied.
Wasabi peas have been around for years, but World Peas kicks them up a notch, with flavors like Bombay Curry, Barbecue, and Sichuan. Deliciously addictive, these gluten free veggie snacks are GMO-free and all natural. Great for snacking, salad toppings, and in lieu of breading, World Peas are trans fat and cholesterol free, and rich in protein. They’re also lower in fat and calories than the average potato chip (1 serving is only 105 calories and 2g fat).
Satisfy your craving for crunch with this World Peas Green Pea Snack 3 Pack with Sichuan Chili (our favorite!), BBQ and Garlic flavors on Amazon.com, only $4/bag.
on Amazon.com.
We hope we have given you some great ideas to add to your gluten free grocery list! What are your favorite gluten free snacks this summer? Tell us in your comments, or on Twitter at @CraveLocal!