What are some of the best gluten and dairy-free snacks that you can get today?  Well, as of the writing of this blog, there are many, I don’t know what snacks are available right now if you’re reading this sometime in the future. Some of my favorite snacks have come and gone or changed ingredients, and likely is such the case at whatever time you’re reading this. These changes happen pretty quickly, one day they’re here and the next they’re gone, but as of right now, in my time, some of the best snacks ( we all need a cheat day sometimes), I think are...

Boulder Canyon Potato Chips

Boulder Canyon has a wide variety of chips, but my favorite is the Classic Olive Oil and Sea Salt. Many chip brands today are made with sunflower, safflower, or vegetable oil (which is usually made from soy ), and can be an allergen, so if you’re one with an allergy to these oils but still want to enjoy a potato chip once in a while, these chips are for you. They have an olive oil and an avocado oil variety.  For when you just want a crunchy, salty snack, these are a good go-to. Keep in mind, these chips are dangerous! They’re very addictive; you can’t eat just one.

Siete Grain Free Nacho Tortilla Chips

These chips give Doritos a run for their money; these are a great alternative that leaves nothing lacking. These chips pack a punch of flavor, having a perfect blend of nacho cheesy flavor that could satisfy any nacho lovers out there. Best of all, these are gluten, dairy, and grain-free. If you’re looking for a snack with simple, wholesome, clean ingredients with bold flavor, be sure to give these chips a try

Siete Grain Free Churro Cinnamon Chips

Siete takes another top spot with their Cinnamon Chips.  If you have a sweet tooth, these are the perfect quick snack to grab for. These tasty churro chips are made with simple ingredients, and coconut sugar and cinnamon make up the cinnamon-sugar coating. These are reminiscent of their namesake churros, which are delectable golden, crispy pastries dipped in cinnamon sugar.

Sweet Loren’s Gluten-Free Cookie Dough

Yes, as a baker myself, I don’t always feel like baking, on days when “the spirit is willing, but the clean up asks too much,” these are a great option. These provide me with a sweet treat and easy cleanup. They’re gluten and dairy-free and free from the most common allergens of peanuts and tree nuts, soy, eggs, fish, and shellfish. My favorites are the sugar and lemon cookies, but they have many different varieties available, including the classic chocolate chip. Easy to just place in the oven for about 15 minutes. The best part is it’s easy with mess-free cleanup ( just use parchment paper on your sheet pan. )

Outshine & Good Pop

Outshine bars are a refreshing treat, made with real fruit. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and with only 14g of sugar per bar, it’s a quick, easy treat to just pop out of the freezer and enjoy. These are good even in winter, just make sure you’re some place warm before you eat them.

For those who want a pop lower in sugar with fewer ingredients, Good Pop is a great choice. It has no added sugar, with only 6g of sugar per pop. Good Pop also offers dairy-free ice cream pops, a tempting alternative to the Good Pop popsicles, made with clean ingredients, with oatmilk and coconut milk being the base. The dairy-free ice cream pops are also made with organic ingredients and are still pretty low in sugar, so if you’re having an ice cream craving like I sometimes do, these are a no-guilt alternative to traditional ice cream.

Healthier Options

Apples with Homemade Oat Butter

When you want something sweet and healthy reach for an apple with some homemade oat butter. When you have used up all your cheat days, or you just naturally eat healthy with no issues being tempted by a bag of chips, you’ll love oat butter as a dip for apples.  Oat butter is easy to make at home, and since it will be made at home, there will be no additional additives, and it can be made with just 4 ingredients

Gluten-free rolled oats, olive oil, salt, and either raw honey or, for a sugar-free version Whole Earth or Truvia sweetener are good options. Cut your apple into slices and enjoy. Organic apples are my choice because they have high pesticide residues. Do you need to know how to decide what produce to buy organic and what you can get conventional?  You can check out Environmental Working Group’s 2025 Dirty Dozen List.

Culina Yogurt with Homemade Granola and Fruit

Dairy-free yogurt is a more recent addition for me. I never liked yogurt before.  The dairy yogurt never agreed with my stomach, and all brands always had this tangy aftertaste I didn’t like. When I became dairy-free, I  just happened to  try a dairy-free yogurt. All my feelings about yogurt in general changed. I was pleasantly surprised to like it, and I had no upset stomach. It was glorious. I am lactose intolerant, but there was a point in my life when I was able to drink milk and eat ice cream with no problems. Even once I started having problems, I still never had this immediate recoil reaction and immediate nausea like I did with dairy yogurt.  

I like Culina because it has a thick, creamy consistency, which is great for adding toppings like granola and fruit. I personally like the unsweetened kind, but they have many flavored varieties as well.  When you want to satisfy a sweet tooth that's healthy, reach for a dairy-free yogurt and add in some fruit and mixs in of your choice.

Grapes 

Grapes are a great healthy snack, an easy finger food, that you can just pop in your mouth. They’re easy to eat on the go, to pack for lunches, and great for snacking throughout the day.  Grapes are sweet, so it’s a good way to keep me away from eating cookies for a while.  I prefer the seedless variety; the seedless grapes are a necessity. Just give them a wash and eat up.

Even though grapes contain sugar, they still provide nutrition. You’ll find vitamin C and K, and grapes provide potassium and fiber. They have about 15g of sugar per cup, but they are a better alternative than a bag of chips. 

Organic Cutie Oranges ( mandarin oranges)

These mini oranges are delicious and can be just as addictive. They are small in size, so eating 3 or 4 of these is easy. They satisfy a sweet tooth, they are low in calories, and have potassium and vitamin C. These are a perfect snack for on-the-go or between meals. Place them in lunches or have them as a snack before dinner.

Homemade Snacks

If you’re interested in making some homemade snacks to have on hand, you can make them for a fraction of the cost of the versions in the store. Best of all you can customize them to your preference, and you’ll know exactly what’s in them.

Granola

Granola is a great snack that you can make at home and is better than anything you can get in the store. All you need is some rolled oats and dried fruit. Homemade dried fruit is better and requires a great deal of preparation but in the end it’s worth it. You can avoid all the additives that come with store-bought dried fruit, as well as the oils or sugars. Toast the oats to your preferred toastiness, add in your favorite dried fruits, a little olive oil, and raw honey is a nice added touch. This is a great homemade snack that can satisfy sweet salty cravings.  Add it to yogurt, or eat it on its own.  Granola is wholesome, with a great source of fiber and healthy fats.

Homemade Crackers

Crackers can be easily made at home when you’re feeling creative, and cost pennies on the dollar compared to what you can buy in the store, but there’s no substitute for convenience; grabbing crackers in the store is great for when baking isn’t an option. In this case, however, when you’re at home, making crackers is great for satisfying a salty snack tooth.  You can use any ingredients you like. Common pantry staples for me in my crackers are quinoa and oat flour.

Rolled oats are high in fiber and quinoa is a great alternative flour that’s healthier than white rice flour.  Add your favorite seasonings, and with my parchment paper method, clean-up is a breeze.

Popcorn

Popcorn is a quick and salty snack that is very versatile, light, and airy.  It’s also quick and mess-free. All you need is a paper bag and some popcorn. Add about ¼ cup kernels to a large paper lunch bag. Pop in the microwave for about 2 minutes, or until the kernels are popped. This will largely depend on your microwave. Add in your favorite seasonings and a little oil. For an oil-free version, it’s a bit tricky, but you can spray just a small amount of water and then add your seasonings. Not too much, you don’t want the popcorn to be soggy.  When you want some popcorn but popping at home isn't an option, I like the 365 Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt Popcorn. The only problem with popcorn is the unpopped kernels. I have found, however, that when I buy unpopped popcorn, I can re-cook the unpopped kernels to see if they pop, and in most cases they do.

Roasted Chickpeas

Chickpeas are great because they’re high in protein, have great nutrition, they really versatile. You can make many different dishes with chickpeas, and since dry chickpeas are super affordable, they’re a great staple to stock up on.  They're easy to make, really simple, and only two ingredients are really necessary. Chickpeas and salt. I don’t like canned chickpeas, so I buy the dry variety. Chickpeas can be made at home quick and easy. All that is required is an Instant Pot and some chickpeas.  Once chickpeas are made, they’re drained and set aside to cool. Once they’re completely cooled, you can add sea salt and pop them in the oven till they’re crisp.

Gluten-free snacking doesn’t need to feel limiting; consider it gluten-free snacking with intention. With the right products or the right ingredients, gluten-free snacking can be a satisfying adventure that ultimately will keep you from derailing your goals.

What are some of your favorite gluten-free snacks? How do you combat any tempting sugar or other salty snack cravings? Let me know.

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