Navigating a gluten-free lifestyle shouldn’t mean compromising taste, quality, or enjoyment. Whether you’re managing celiac disease or simply choosing to avoid gluten as a personal dietary preference, you deserve access to delicious food that’s equally good for you! Today, we’re sharing our go-to gluten-free grocery list to help simplify your next shopping trip. Here are our favorite smart snack swaps we know you and your family will love:
Baked Goods
Look for gluten-free recipes or brands that use alternative flours like almond, coconut, or rice flour. If you have a little extra time, you can make oat flour by simply blending up certified gluten-free oats in a traditional blender or food processor. From there, you have a blank canvas base to whip up your own homemade baked goods anytime you’d like at a very low cost!
Snack Foods
Crackers (e.g., Cheez-Its, Ritz, Wheat Thins):
Instead of traditional crackers, try gluten-free brown rice cakes topped with avocado, hummus, or nut butter for added flavor and crunch.
Pretzels:
Swap pretzels for crunchy sesame sticks, which offer a satisfying salty snack without gluten.
Granola and Granola Bars:
With a wide variety of fun and delicious flavors, Safe + Fair granola is a perfect gluten-free option for everyone. The best part? Each granola is not only gluten-free and top 9 allergen-free, but also clean-label. This means you won’t find any artificial additives, dyes, or unrecognizable ingredients on the label. And if your family loves granola bars, use any flavor as the perfect base for your own homemade version!
Potato Chips or Tortilla Chips with Seasoned Coatings:
Some flavored chips contain gluten in their seasoning. Stick to plain or clearly labeled gluten-free options without seasonings to play it safe and make sure to double-check the ingredient label.
Croutons and Breadcrumbs:
If you love adding croutons to your salads, try out some of these gluten-free alternatives that will still give your greens that added crunch: nuts and seeds (if allergen-permitting), gluten-free granola for salads that include fruit (for that delicious sweet and savory match up), parmesan crisps, roasted chickpeas, and for an extra fun twist, Safe + Fair Seasoned popcorn!
Final Word
Navigating dietary restrictions can be a challenge, especially for busy families juggling multiple taste preferences and nutritional needs. Luckily, with a few tweaks and a little planning, you can easily stock the pantry with foods and treats that everyone can safely enjoy together.