Gluten-free snacks are a fantastic option for people who love to snack throughout the day and are watching their health. They can reduce bloating, boost your energy levels, and benefit those with gluten sensitivities. Plus, they can be equally, if not more, delicious! By using a variety of fruits, nuts, and gluten-free grains, you can shake things up and make your snack time both tastier and healthier! So why not make your favorite snacks gluten-free?
Easy To Make Gluten-Free Snacks
Moving towards a tasty and healthy snack lifestyle doesn’t require culinary expertise. With the list of recipes we’ve provided, you can easily prepare gluten-free versions of your favorite treats right at home. Imagine making the crunchiest cookies with a dash of sea salt and coconut oil or deliciously chewy oatmeal bars bursting with various dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and honey flavors.
What about buttery protein balls loaded with your favorite seasonal fruits’ sweet and tangy taste? The options are endless when you choose to create gluten-free snacks. Not only do you control what goes into your snack, thus keeping it healthy and fresh, but you also have the flexibility to play around with the recipes to meet your taste and flavor preferences.
Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 cups gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- oil for frying
- chopped parsley optional, for garnish
- marinara sauce optional, for serving
Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet onions sliced into rings
- cornstarch enough to dust sliced onions
- neutral oil for frying
For the Gluten Free Batter
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup milk of your choice, see Notes
- 1 cup club soda
Goldfish Crackers
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend * see note
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter COLD!
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Aussie Bites
INGREDIENTS
- 1-¾ cups rolled oats *
- ¼ cup dried apricots prunes, figs or dates can be substituted
- ¼ cup raisins or cranberries
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown/cane sugar
- ¼ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- ¼ cup puffed amaranth or puffed, cooked, or raw quinoa
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup flax meal
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup honey or agave nectar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup (230g) mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy or crunchy peanut butter*
- 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (45g) unsweetened applesauce*
- 1/2 cup (120ml) almond milk (or any nondairy milk)
- 2 and 1/2 cups (213g) old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats (not instant)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (use dairy free for vegan)
Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free, if needed
- 3 large bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice
- 1/4-1/2 cup Candy buttons M &M’s, vegan M&M’s, or sugar free candy buttons
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips Optional
Avocado Feta Dip
Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium avocados, fleshed and diced
- 4 ounces feta (block will yield best taste and texture)
- 3 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley (or cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
Strawberry Layer:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries diced (you can use frozen but let them defrost completely and dump off liquid)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 Tablespoons lemon zest
- a pinch of sea salt
- 2 Tablespoons tapioca starch
Oatmeal Layers:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil solid at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Vegan Dumplings
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 tbsp oil + more for frying
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 3 cups (270 g) finely shredded cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) shredded carrot
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup (60 g) finely sliced red pepper
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp each of sea salt and ground pepper
- Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (optional)
- 1 batch of dumpling wrappers or use store-bought
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup (256 grams) natural peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free (the kind with just peanuts / seeds and salt)
- 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey or 1/4 cup brown rice syrup for a vegan version
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (135 grams) rolled oats (use gluten-free oats, if needed)
- 1/2 cup (42 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup (57 grams) mini chocolate chips (use vegan chocolate chips, if needed)
- 2-4 teaspoons water or additional vanilla extract
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