Finding healthy gluten-free snacks can be a challenge. Shelves are packed with gluten-free snacks, but most are packed with chemicals, preservatives, and other things that are not good for you. Making snacks at home can easily make it possible for you always to have healthy snacks.
These are some of the most accessible gluten-free snacks you can make at home!
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Popcorn With Mix-Ins
Popcorn is a delicious gluten-free snack all by itself, but you can spice it up by adding a few extra things. Include peanuts or chocolate, such as chocolate chips or M&Ms, in your popcorn. Fruit is another great idea!
Instant Oatmeal
Instant oatmeal is another wonderful snack that’s easy to make. Purchase gluten-free oatmeal from the store or an online marketplace. Then, add apples or bananas, walnuts, and cinnamon for a delicious snack!
Ham Wraps
Making a ham wrap is easy to grab a few simple ingredients and have a snack. Wrap a thin slice of ham around a cheese stick, and enjoy!
Mini-Sandwiches
Making sandwiches requires a bit more work, but these are well worth it. Make homemade allergy free bread. Then, cut it into small squares, complete with ham or turkey and cheese. You can use peanut butter and jelly or cucumber and hummus if you want something else.
Raw Fruits And Vegetables
Raw fruits and vegetables are always a great snack! Pick up some raw fruit, such as strawberries and grapes. Then, do the same with vegetables that you like to snack on. Afterward, put them in Tupperware containers in the fridge, so they are convenient to grab on the go.
Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is a delicious snack that kids will love. Combine 2 cans fruit cocktail, 1 can mandarin oranges, 4 cups marshmallows, and 1 large container of whipped cream. Make sure to strain the cans of fruit before adding them to the bowl. Then, let it chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Fries
Make your sweet potato fries with a Ninja Foodi, or pick some up at the store. Either way, these naturally delicious fries are gluten-free, and they’re a nice alternative to regular, boring French fries.
Fruit Chips
You do need an air fryer for this one. Simply slice your fruit, and put it in the air fryer until it is nice and crisp. You can make your own apple chips, or banana chips, or even use this idea with strawberries. Then, store them in Tupperware for a delicious snack.
Popsicles
Pick up a plastic mold to make popsicles at home. Then, make the entire family popsicles from fruit juice to enjoy a delicious snack on hot days.
DIY Salad Bar
Making yourself a DIY salad bar in your fridge is a great way to always have a healthy meal in the fridge. Put your favorite salad ingredients in plastic or glass containers in the fridge. Some great ideas for your salad bar include:
- Iceberg lettuce
- Spinach leaves
- Craisins
- Chicken
- Shredded cheese
- Diced, hard-boiled eggs
- Tomatoes
- Grapes
- Ham bits
- Strawberries
Take the time to experiment with different ingredients, and find out what you want in your DIY salad bar.
Apples And Peanut Butter
Slice an apple into thin slices, and spread it with peanut butter for a quick snack. Don’t pre-make these, though. Apples will brown if they are sliced ahead of time. Instead, keep some apples handy for this delicious snack.
Quick Pre-Made Snacks
Pre-making snacks is a great way to make sure that you can always grab something out of the fridge. If you’re always on the go, taking a day to pre-make snacks for the week can guarantee you’re never hungry. These easy pre-made snacks can be prepped in under an hour and stored in the fridge for later.
- Carrots and ranch dip
- Celery and peanut butter to dip it in
- Trail mix (mix peanuts, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and dehydrated fruit together)
- Hard boiled eggs (you can dice these up and mix them with mayonnaise to make an egg salad sandwich too)
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Tortilla chips and salsa
- Tortilla chips and guacamole
- Pudding
- Jello
- Raisins
Enjoying gluten-free snacks at home can be a challenge when you’re just beginning your gluten-free journey, but these awesome gluten-free snacks are a great way to get started.
Make sure that your pantry and fridge are always stocked with a few of your favorites to make sure that you’re not hungry, and to ensure that you’re getting plenty of vitamins and nutrients.
