50 Healthy Gluten-free Snack Ideas 
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Currently in my handbag: satsuma, peanut butter packs, and homemade trail mix.
I’m the girl who needs to eat every few hours and if I don’t, beware. Seriously. Lisa the grump may bite and no, there’s nothing sexual about it. That was for those with their mind in the gutter.
What’s so great about snacking? Well, eating healthy snacks can help curb cravings, give you a boost of energy, keeps you from over eating, and ALSO support weight loss.
When I travel, [and we're talking anything from the Dr.'s office to a plane ride across the country] I always pack a variety of the items below. This keeps me eating healthy and avoids those gnarly sugar crashes.
For those of you who are new to gluten-free or need a refresher, check out the basics of living without gluten.
50 Healthy Gluten-free Snacks for just about
every situation or craving
Morning or Breakfast Snacks
- Mini Apple Baked Oatmeal Cakes
- Light & Nutty Maple Mix
- Greek yogurt & granola
- Fresh Fruit [salad]
- Apricots, yogurt and pistachios
- Spinach, Kale and Pear Smoothie
- Mint Cocoa Milkshake
- GF Toast with Nut butter and Bananas
- Eggs, Bacon and Gluten-free Toast Cups
- Avocado Toast
- Avocado + Tomato Wrap
- Mini Baked Omelet for KIDS [via Super Healthy Kids]
Healthy Munchies
- Frozen Grapes
- Kale chips
- Baked cinnamon spice apple chips
- Roasted Curried Chickpeas
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Curry
Sweet & Salty
- Celery slices [with a little salt] and almond / peanut butter [or sunflower seed for nut allergies]
- Apples & PB / Almond butter
- Dried fruit and nuts [almonds, walnuts, pistachios]
- Raw almond + dried cranberries + salt
- Homemade trail mix – less sugar than store bought
- Chocolate dipped [gluten-free] pretzels
- Air-popped popcorn with peanut butter [heat before drizzling]
ps. dark chocolate peanut butter DOES exist!
Protein Snack
- Hard boiled eggs
- Edamame
- Mashed black beans rolled in corn tortillas
- Chickpea salad
- Rice cakes with almond/peanut/sunflower seed butter & banana slices [optional]
- Cottage cheese and fruit
- Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
Entertaining Bites
- [Hard boiled] egg whites filled with avocado mix – avocado, lime juice, s+p, sprinkle of fresh cilantro [pictured above]
- Vegetables & hummus [carrots, bell pepper, jicama, etc.]
- Hummus, Avocado and Tomato Bites
- Quinoa Stuffed Cucumbers
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Olives and marinated mushrooms
- Chips & Salsa [or healthy guacamole]
- Truffled Popcorn
Sweet Tooth [without all the sugar]
- Sweet potato with salt, cinnamon and nutmeg – add a little maple syrup if desired [pictured above]
- My “Special” Popcorn
- Mini baked apple with cinnamon [mash & it's like homemade apple sauce]
- S’mores Pudding [dairy-free]
- Chocolate Peanut Butter & Espresso Shake
- Dark chocolate with Pistachios and sea salt [1-2 ounces]
- Almond milk and date shake
- Strawberries dipped in melted chocolate
- Fruit Kebabs
half sweet potato with roasted brussles sprouts and dried cranberries
January 12 2012
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