30 Gluten and Dairy Free Snacks

When I initially began to eliminate gluten and dairy from my diet a few years ago I was a bit in the dark as to what I could eat and how to keep my calories up. Through some trial and error I eventually discovered some delicious gluten and dairy free snacks and meals that have become my go to options.

I’ll admit that those first few months were challenging. These two ingredients seemed to be sneakily hiding in the majority of my favorite snacks besides plain fruits and veggies. Since my decision to cut gluten and dairy out of my diet more than four years ago I’ve learned a wealth of information that I would love to share with you!

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30 Gluten and Dairy Free Snacks

Below is a list of my go-to gluten and dairy free snacks. (My favorite flavors are in parentheses, I may have a slight peanut butter addiction) 😉 . There are some all natural no-prep options, a few quick and easy recipes, and a handful of store bought choices. Whether you’re looking for some sweet or savoury gluten and dairy free snacks I’m certain you’ll find some new favorites!

1. Plain Fruit and vegetables
2. Endangered Species chocolate (most varieties other than Milk Chocolate are dairy free I believe.) I love pairing this chocolate with a clementine! Yum!
3. Bear Naked Premium Granola (Hazelnut)
4. Epic Bar (Sriracha Chicken)
5. GoMacro bar (Protein Pleasure or Smooth Sanctuary)
6. Rx Bar (Chocolate Peanut Butter)
7. Hummus with grape tomatoes, celery, sugar snap peas, and carrots
8. Hand full of almonds, cashews, or pistachios
9. Rice crackers with tuna salad
10. Nut crackers topped with hummus and organic turkey or chicken
11. “Ants on a log”
12. Hard boiled egg
13. Cranberry orange chicken salad
14. Apple or Banana with nut butter
15. Rice cake w/nut butter, banana slices, drizzle of honey, and sprinkle of cinnamon
16. Blue corn chips w/guacamole, mango salsa, or cowboy caviar (the perfect gluten and dairy free party snacks!)
17. Oatmeal w/peanut butter, banana slices, honey, and cinnamon
18. Energy bites
19. Smoothies
20. Popcorn
21. Rice crackers w/ cashew “cheese”
22. Roasted veggies
23. Siete grain free tortilla chips and “queso” dip
24. Flourless Chocolate muffins (one of my current absolute favorite dairy free snack recipes)
25. Homemade fudgesicles
26. Baked potato with nutritional yeast and sea salt
27. Tomato, avocado, cucumber salad
28. Fresh berries with a dollop of So Delicious Coco Whip
29. Van’s gluten free apple cinnamon waffle, topped with banana or strawberry slices, pure maple syrup, and cinnamon
30. Love Grown cereal

*The majority of these ideas are also egg free snacks for those with egg allergies.

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What Can I Eat On A Gluten Free and Dairy Free Diet?

If you are new to eating a gluten and dairy free diet you may be wondering what exactly you can eat going forward. There are so many wonderful options out there! I’d encourge you to primarily focus on eating a clean well-rounded diet consisting of wholesome vegetables and fruit, lean meats, nuts, seeds, and healthy oils, as well as whole grains (sans gluten of course).

It truly is amazing the plethora of tasty snack and meal options out there just using the food that our Creator provided us. However, rest assured that you can still enjoy a not so healthy sweet treat here and there too! So Delicious currently has over 10 varieties of their dreamy dairy free “ice cream” made of cashewmilk! I’m not getting paid to say this, I just genuienly love their brand!

Is Gluten and Dairy Free Good For You?

Many people are under the assumption that going gluten and dairy free is good for your health. I would say that yes, it absolutely can be, but it can also be very unhealthy. The gluten free industry has exploded over the last ten years. Just about any processed food on the market now has a gluten free alternative.

Just being labled “gluten free” does not make a product healthy. Many gluten free options out there are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and additional processed ingredients that make them just as unhealthy as their gluten containing counterparts. The same is true for dairy free alternatives as well.

There are definitely exceptions to the rule (brown rice pasta, nut and seed crackers, almond bread, and cashew “cheese” to name a few), but overall I’d steer clear of opting for packaged gluten and dairy free snack ideas and meal choices. You’re much better off following more of a Paleo diet or just eating a variety of fresh wholesome foods that will truly give your body the nourishement and fuel it needs to thrive.

Adopting A Gluten and Dairy Free Lifestyle

In closing, I understand that making the jump from our traditional American way of eating to going gluten and dairy free can feel intimidating and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. When I first began my journey I was on a mission to alleviate some IBS symptoms, but more importantly I was trying to navigate the waters of getting my newly diagnosed food allergic one year to eat solids.

These both appeared to be unwanted obstacles at the time. However, they were also the exact motivation I needed to do the extra research and experimentation necessary for both of us to succeed at eating this way. In time I began figuring things out and have since heard of so many other families eating this way as well. Some by choice and others for health reasons.

I began this journey more than four years ago and can honestly say that I actually prefer eating this way. Whether or not you choose to eliminate certain foods completely or just try to be more mindful of what you’re putting into your body, please remember that our bodies crave those nutrients needed to refuel and thrive.

I hope this sheds some light in this area and is a help to you. Please feel free to comment below if you’d like to share any of your favorite gluten and dairy free snacks with the rest of us!