12 Delicious Gluten-Free Snacks the Whole Family Will Devour

Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower
Photo: Matthew Clark

Craving a delicious snack but have allergy needs to consider? Get ready to dive right into our best gluten-free snacks. In addition to being easy to prepare, most of these gluten-free snacks also come with nutritional benefits. We rounded up our favorite gluten-free snack ideas to take on-the-go, serve to the kids after school, or enjoy at your next gathering.

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Root Veggie Chips with Sea Salt

Root Veggie Chips with Sea Salt
Karla Conrad

Not only are these gluten-free chips pretty for any snack spread, they're naturally gluten-free and healthy. Feel free to use any root veggies (i.e. sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips) you have on hand here. Simply munch on your gluten-free snack as-is or serve with some homemade chip dip.

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Gluten-Free Tex-Mex Cheese Dip

board of Tex-Mex Cheese Dip with salsa, guacamole, and various chips
Jason Donnelly

Thankfully most corn tortilla chips are a gluten-free snack so you can dive right into this cheesy dip. Here we've combined cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with corn, beans, and peppers. Make sure you buy taco seasoning (or make your own) that's gluten-free.

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Gluten-Free No-Bake Peanut Butter-Oat Bites

Gluten Free No-Bake Peanut Butter-Oat Bites

These poppable gluten-free snacks are a perfect energizing treat to power through that mid-day slump. Make sure you grab rolled oats specifically labeled gluten-free at the store, as some can get contaminated with wheat and other non allergy-friendly ingredients.

Buy It: Hamilton Beach Food Processor ($63, Amazon)

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Sweet and Spicy Apple Crisps

Sweet and Spicy Apple Crisps
Jacob Fox

It takes a while for apple slices to bake into a crunchy treat, but they're super easy to accomplish. You'll look forward to taking an afternoon break with this delicious gluten-free snack on hand. Make a batch of these ahead and store them up to one week.

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Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower

Air Fried Buffalo Cauliflower
Matthew Clark

Kick-off your game day with a pile of our vegetarian buffalo "wings." The gluten-free snack gets nice and crispy in your air-fryer, making it a healthier option for everyone. Serve with your favorite gluten-free ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

Buy It: NuWave Brio 4.5-Quart Air Fryer ($100, Bed, Bath & Beyond)

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Gluten-Free Spicy Kale Chips

Spicy Kale Chips
Karla Conrad

If you're not a big fan of kale, maybe these gluten-free chips can change your mind. Roasting kale in a bit of oil and seasoning achieve a crunchy snack that's way healthier than that bag of potato chips. We even like them as a soup topper!

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Hummus 4 Ways

four bowls of hummus – beet, lime-avocado, beet, and squash
Jason Donnelly

Luckily hummus is naturally a gluten-free dip. Keep the base recipe handy, then whip up one of the delicious variations including beet, lime-avocado, bell pepper, and squash. Serve with gluten-free pita chips or your favorite veggie dippers.

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Easy Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Carson Downing

Get your milk ready! This might be one of the best gluten-free snacks you'll ever taste. Whether you're allergic to wheat or not, the easy 3-ingredient recipe will quickly become a favorite.

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Gluten Free Pumpkin-Walnut Streusel Muffins

Gluten Free Pumpkin-Walnut Streusel Muffins
Jason Donnelly

These cozy muffins are excellent for fall or any time of the year. To keep these baked goods gluten-free, we use brown rice flour, flaxseed meal, and oats. Whip up a batch of these for a totable breakfast or gluten-free snack.

Buy It: Wilton Nonstick Bakeware Standard Muffin and Cupcake, 12-Cup Baking Pan ($10, Amazon)

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Extra-Easy Spiced Kettle Corn

Extra-Easy Spiced Kettle Corn
Jacob Fox

This easy gluten-free snack is about to become your new favorite movie night companion. All you have to do is toss microwave kettle corn with a spice mixture of sugar, salt, and garam masala. It's sweet and savory flavor will have you coming back for multiple handfuls.

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Chili Mixed Nuts

Chili Mixed Nuts

Forget the store-bought stuff and try this gluten-free snack mix. With just five ingredients and 25 minutes of time, you'll have these smoky mixed nuts ready for snacking. They'll go great with your favorite (gluten-free) beer cocktail.

Buy It: Raw Unsalted Deluxe Omega-3 Mixed Nuts ($20, Amazon)

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Gluten-Free Creamy Chocolate Pudding

Gluten Free Creamy Chocolate Pudding

The secret ingredient to this making this gluten-free and dairy-free snack a healthy option? Avocados! That's right, the vibrant green fruit helps get this indulgent-tasting pudding to its rich, creamy state.

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