Updated Apr. 13, 2024
If you're avoiding gluten, these picks are for you. Find the best gluten-free snacks, including favorites like crackers, cookies, chips and more.
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We all do snack throughout the day, whether in the workplace or on the go. For those of us with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, finding quality gluten-free snacks is no easy feat.
To our surprise, many brands specialize in creating yummy gluten-free snacks. We sifted through reviews of gluten-free snacks across the web and shared our personal favorites below. Enjoy snacking on these gluten-free goodies if you’re gluten-free or simply trying to cut back!
When you’re craving sweets, turn to Udi’s Mug Cakes & Muffins. Choose between Blueberry Muffin, Brownie Cake and other flavors for a treat that will remind you of a freshly baked good. By the way, you have to try our best gluten-free granola bar recipe.
Lance Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers are a gluten-free version of those sandwich crackers you ate as a kid. We bet you’ll want to keep a snack pack in your bag at all times.
Who doesn’t love chocolate-dipped almonds? But sometimes, when you’re trying to be good, you want a little more almond and a bit less chocolate. That’s where Skinnydipped Almonds come in. These almonds are dusted with the lightest touch of chocolate. You still get big cocoa flavor, but more protein and less sugar than traditional dipped options.
Looking for gluten-free snacks to buy that satisfy the urge to crunch? Try Quaker Rice Crisps. These mini rice cakes come in all kinds of flavors—both sweet and savory. We recommend you start with a variety pack—but rest assured, all the flavors are tasty.
If you want a simple yet delicious rice cake recipe to try, these peanut butter cup rice cakes will do the trick.
Topped with a slice of cheese or dunked in some hummus, every flavor of Real Food From the Ground Up’s cauliflower crackers is made for snacking.
Tate’s Bake Shop makes our editors’ favorite store-bought chocolate chip cookie—and they make a darn good gluten-free version, too. Snag these cookies for homemade flavor (and if you need to pawn off a store-bought dessert as your own).
Popcorn is naturally gluten-free, and we love Skinny Pop’s perfect balance of kernels, salt and oil. You’re definitely going to want to try these easy gluten-free recipes.
Who doesn’t love the guilty pleasure of a Twinkie or a Ho Ho once in a while? Thanks to Katz, you can have gluten-free versions of classic snack cakes. Their treats come in cream-filled chocolate, vanilla and lemon flavors.
For many of us, snacking is all about getting our fix of salt. Instead of reaching for chips or pretzels, try snack-sized packages of Gaea olives. A few kalamata olives will give you that salty fix that’s not the same old-same old. They also make green olives marinated with chiles, oregano and other flavors.
Peanut butter and chocolate is always a winning combination. When you’re looking for gluten-free snacks to buy, it makes sense to reach for these dark chocolate-peanut butter candies from Little Secrets. They also make coconut, almond, peanut, pumpkin and peppermint flavors.
With flavors like Dark Chocolate, Caramel Almond and Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate, these nut bars only sound indulgent. Each bite is loaded with nuts, honey and other good-for-you ingredients.
We honestly prefer these gluten-free pretzels to the regular kind. They’re light, crisp and oh-so crunchy. Just started going gluten-free? Try our 7-day gluten-free meal plan.
Consider your sweet tooth satisfied. This snack is inspired by the crisp edges on a pan of brownies.
Yes, it is 100% acceptable to snack on marshmallows—particularly these snackable ones from SMASHMALLOW. Mint-chocolate is a favorite at Taste of Home HQ, but their churro and strawberry-cream flavors are also tempting.
Who knew that Utz’s classic cheese balls were gluten-free? Having an easy-to-find GF snack like this one is always nice (plus, the whole family will enjoy them—our staff certainly does!).
For an on-the-go snack, reach for these fig bars. They’re perfect for tossing in your tote and are available in a variety of fun fruit flavors. Browse our list of the best gluten-free recipes for a guaranteed hit.
Finding gluten-free snacks to buy that pack a flavorful punch can be a challenge, but not when you’re stocking up on Peatos. These pea-based crunchy treats come in all kinds of tasty flavors, including interesting options like masala. Mmmmmm…
For an on-the-go snack, reach for these banana chips. They’re perfect for tossing in a purse and are available in a variety of fun flavors. And don’t let the bananas fool you—these chips are perfectly crunchy and savory.
RXBAR has quite the following, and for good reason. This gluten-free bar is packed with good-for-you ingredients. Grab one for when you need a snack on the go or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Be careful with these kettle-cooked chips. They’re so good you might eat the entire bag! Be sure to try all the flavors.
There’s nothing wrong with a good meat treat! These turkey bites from Old Wisconsin are savory and a touch sweet thanks to some honey. And these gluten-free snacks are full of protein so you stay full.
We love SMASHMALLOW’s snacking marshmallows. We also recommend their crispy treats. The cinnamon churro flavor is particularly good for slaying your sweet cravings.
Many tortilla chips are naturally gluten-free since they use corn (not flour). But very few are as fun and flavorful as options from Late July. Their chips come in flavors like jalapeño and lime, bacon and habanero and sriracha.
Just consider the Farmhouse Cheddar crackers a healthier version of Cheez-Its. Keep on snackin’!
These quick macs are for those cold days when you’re craving comfort food. (But also don’t want to actually cook anything.)
Who can resist the sticky sweetness of soft, chewy caramel? If you can’t make them at home, try a package of Lovely Caramels.
Get your fruit fix! Each serving contains nothing but freeze-dried apples, pears or tangerines. Serve it with one of our gluten-free lunch recipes.
Dove dark chocolate is a favorite in our Test Kitchen. Their dark chocolate Promises are the perfect small indulgence to keep in your desk drawer or candy dish.
Ever try to eat a handful of granola on the go? It’s messy! But you can get that great granola flavor in a less messy package with Bear Naked Granola Bites. These gluten-free nuggets are perfect for munching on your commute.
These wafer cookies are so good you’ll forget they’re actually gluten-free snacks.
The Crunchmaster crackers are just as good on their own as they are with cheese. They pack a lot of crunch into a tiny package!
It can be difficult to find gluten-free options in every grocery store, so being able to purchase snacks online gives those on a gluten-free diet much more to choose from. Besides personal taste and preference, the ingredient list is the most important thing to consider when buying gluten-free snacks online. Look for certified gluten-free products and also read the ingredient list if it’s available.
Another bonus of buying snacks online is that you can read reviews. Those who have been eating gluten-free foods for a while know that some products can be hit or miss. Scroll through the reviews to see what other snackers have to say before adding it to your cart.
Katie Bandurski and Lisa Kaminski have both been food editors for years and are avid foodies. Bandurski is Taste of Home’s Senior Shopping Editor, so she knows how to scour out the best products on the market and only recommends buys she would be happy to purchase herself. During her time at Taste of Home, Kaminski worked on the company’s baking club, testing ingredients, kitchen gear and home products.
We wish we were able to test out all of these snacks personally but rest assured, we know how to find the best buys online. We researched hundreds of snacks taking into account the customer reviews, ingredients and flavors. Budget was another important factor we looked at because we know that gluten-free foods can get pricey. We made sure to include a little bit of everything to satisfy both sweet and savory cravings.
Many common snacks are naturally gluten-free. Here are some of the most common:
As a best practice, you should always check the ingredient label because gluten is sometimes added to these snacks. For example, chips made with wheat flour instead of corn or rice.
Many popular chip brands have gluten-free chips. Boulder Canyon and Late July are two brands we included in our roundup above. Just because one flavor or line of chips is gluten-free doesn’t mean that every chip or product that the brand creates is gluten-free so always read the ingredients.
Yes, plain chocolate M&Ms are gluten-free. Some specialty flavors contain gluten, such as pretzel and brownie M&Ms, so read closely before eating the chocolate.
Originally Published: August 12, 2021
