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Gluten Free Dairy Free Snacks for Clean Eating

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These snack ideas will keep you satisfied and feeling great! An extensive list (over 60 ideas!) of gluten free and dairy free snacks for clean eating to make sure that easy snacks are always at the ready. Featuring both store bought and homemade recipes.

dairy free gluten free snacks featuring apples, oranges, a bag of pineapple chips, a bag of dehydrated fruits, two boxes of fruit gumies, and a bag of dried cranberries

Snacks are one of the toughest things to think of and find. Even harder, healthy ones that fall under the gluten and dairy free category. This extensive list of gluten free dairy free snacks for clean eating are perfect for anyone - kids or adults!

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When eating clean, I really struggle in the snacks department. To be honest, I’ve always struggled with snacks, even before then! The truth is, there’s actually plenty of ideas out there! Feel free to make your own snacks or even purchase directly from the store.

The best routine is the one that you will stay consistent with!

What is Clean Eating?

Clean Eating can seem restrictive or tough, but think about it as trying to consume as many real foods in their natural form. It is a way of eating that emphasises eating regular, balanced meals and snacks to improve health and well-being.

Clean Eating means:

  • More whole foods (as close to their natural form as possible)
  • More fruits and vegetables
  • More whole grains
  • No processed foods
  • Limit added sugars
  • Limit artificial ingredients

Tips for Snack Labels

Dairy Free Snacks

Dairy is a top 8 allergen, so it must be listed on a food label as either an ingredient or underneath as “Contains: Milk.” Make sure to check ingredients for any dairy products on the ingredient list.

Gluten Free Snacks

Gluten is a bit tougher to find on food labels as it’s not required like dairy.

The Gluten Intolerance Group recommends three tips for confirming gluten free for food labels:

  1. Look for Third-Party Certification
  2. Look for “gluten-free” or “no gluten” on the label
  3. Read the ingredients list

The Gluten Intolerance Group also has a handy reference card that you can reference when you’re at the grocery store (or at a restaurant!).

four jerky sticks, two packs of nut butter, and three bars on top of marble

Store-bought Snacks

These gluten free dairy free snacks can be found in the store and online. They’re an easy grab-and-go snack. Perfect for kids (and adult!) lunches, meal preps, or having laying around the house for when that afternoon slump hits!

  1. Fruit
  1. Raw Nuts
  1. Roasted, Salted or Flavored Nuts
  1. Fruit Snacks

Try: Solely or Chums Fruit Bites

  1. Jerky Sticks 

Try: Chomps or the New Primal (or the New Primal Snack Mates for a specified kid's option)

  1. Bars

Try: RX Bar, 88 Acres (only some of the flavors are clean so be sure to check the ingredients list - I suggest Ginger Apple or Cinnamon Oats), Larabar

  1. Popcorn 

Try: LesserEvil or Quinn (microwaveable)

  1. Dried Fruit

The process of drying fruit leaves an energy-dense tiny bite of sweet fruit! Dried fruit lasts much longer than fresh fruit, is packed with nutrients and is a great snack option for those reasons. 

Try: RIND has really fun combinations of dried fruit and they keep the skins on most of their fruit!

  1. Nut Butter Packs 

Nut butter packs are a great saviour for keeping in your bag for emergency situations (aka being really hungry!). They’re high protein and I love that nut butter packs are perfectly portioned for one snack. I eat them straight out of the packet most times, but you can also use them to be pre-portioned nut butter for any occasion.

Try: RX Bar Nut Butters (avoid nut butter packs that use rapeseed oil)

  1. Fruit or Veggie Chips - Pineapple Chips, Banana Chips, Apple Chips

Try: Bare or Rhythm Organic Kale Chips

  1. Granola  

Try: Purely Elizabeth

  1. Trail Mix 
  1. Olives
  1. Baby Carrots
  1. Pretzel Sticks or Twists

Try: From the Ground Up 

gluten free dairy free snacks on marble: featuring cauliflower pretzel twists, two bags of microwave popcorn, a bag of popped popcorn, and two rice cakes
  1. Hard Boiled Eggs
  1. Dried Nori
  1. Goji Berries
  1. Applesauce
  1. Dairy-Free Yogurt Drinks 

Try: Forager Project Organic Dairy-Free Yogurt Drink (only the unsweetened plain flavor has no added sugars)

  1. Chocolate Bars 

Try: Hu Chocolate Bars

  1. Cookies

Try: Hu Grain-Free Cookies

  1. Dairy-Free Yogurt 

Try: Lavva Plant-Based Yogurt

  1. Crispy Corn Snacks

Try: Love Corn Snacks Crunchy Corn

  1. Edamame
  1. Fruit Leathers

Try: That's It Fruit Bars

  1. Rice Cakes

TIP! When looking for snacks at the store, it’s about the ingredients not the calories. Look for no-added sugars and fewer ingredients (all should be recognizable!). Avoid products with “diet” trend labels like keto or low-fat, as they typically have higher processed ingredients and can have higher sugars or other nutritional values.

5 Minute Snacks (Homemade)

This is a combination of store-bought items to create a quick and easy snack. From fruit cups to smoothies, these snacks take only 2-4 ingredients and a few minutes and are great for a work-from-home or after-school snacks situation.

Overnight Oats

Chia Pudding

Gluten Free Toast + Jam 

Stuffed Dates

Gluten Free Crackers + Dip 

Rice Cakes + Dip (or for a savory flair, try vegan cream cheese and lox!)

Celery + Dip

Carrots + Dip

Cucumbers + Dip

Frozen Edamame + Sea Salt or Sauce 

Smoothies

Fresh-Pressed Juices

Dairy-Free Yogurt + Granola or Fruit

Cubed Fruit + Chili Lime Seasoning (Tajín)

Apples + Seed Butter or Nut Butter

Favorite dairy-free, gluten-free dips include: guacamole, spicy hummus, or dairy-free cashew queso

Simple Homemade Snacks Recipes

These snacks are easy, simple homemade snacks. From roasted nuts to granola, these are batch recipes that will help you prep delicious snacks for on-the-go or for enjoying at home.

Cashew Butter Cups
Healthier Cashew Butter Cups that are only THREE ingredients! These cashew cups have no added sugar and only use chocolate, nut butter and coconut oil!
Check out this recipe
A featured image of a close up of three cashew butter cups stacked vertically.
Chili Lime Roasted Pepitas
Roasted Pepitas are the perfect healthy snack! These homemade roasted pepitas are packed with 7g of protein per serving, flavor and crunch! (Gluten-free)
Check out this recipe
Close up of a bowl of roasted pepitas with a spoon.
Whole30 Granola Recipe
This Whole30 granola is crispy, crunchy and chunky. It is a healthy homemade granola recipe that is great for breakfast or a snack!
Check out this recipe
Whole30 Granola Recipe
Crispy Oven Roasted Lentils
This super crunchy and crispy oven roasted lentils is a great healthy portable snack to have on hand! Only 5 ingredients required, and ready in no time.
Check out this recipe
Crispy Oven Roasted Lentils
Vegan Chocolate Almond Granola
Easy vegan granola that has a perfect crunch. Enjoy this for breakfast, a snack or dessert! Customizable and pantry friendly!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Chocolate Almond Granola
Mini Apple Pizzas
Apple pizzas are a fun and tasty treat. They're a great healthy kids recipe for breakfast, lunch, dessert or a snack. Endlessly customisable, this healthy snack for kids will definitely delight children (and grown ups!).
Check out this recipe
Mini Apple Pizzas
Honey Glazed Cinnamon Pecans
These honey glazed spiced pecans make a delicious snack or gift, and are wonderful as a topping for salads or desserts. Whip up a batch in under 20 minutes!
Check out this recipe
Honey Glazed Cinnamon Pecans
Healthy Edible Chickpea Cookie Dough (Vegan & High-Protein)
Edible cookie dough. Yes, you’ve read that right! We’re totally enabling you to have this delicious treat by the spoonful — but instead of making it with butter, sugar and refined ingredients, this creamy chickpea
Check out this recipe
Healthy Edible Chickpea Cookie Dough (Vegan & High-Protein)
Brownie Batter Hummus
Brownie Batter Hummus is a delicious creamy dessert dip that takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It is packed with nutrients and makes a healthy snack.
Check out this recipe
Brownie Batter Hummus

Bars + Energy Balls

Everybody loves a good granola bar or energy ball recipe, and here are ten gluten-free options to keep you going! Typically taking under 30-minutes, these recipes are homemade versions of those bars you love, or a great energy ball recipe to keep your mood up.

TIP! For Gluten-Free oats, make sure oats are clearly labeled as gluten-free, or for those with gluten-free preferences, make sure oats are glyphosate-free or organic.

No-Bake Coconut Covered Energy Balls
These no bake coconut covered energy balls are the perfect option for healthy snacking on-the-go. They’ll keep you full and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Check out this recipe
No-Bake Coconut Covered Energy Balls
Apricot and Coconut Bars
These Apricot and Coconut Bars are easily made and a great healthy option. These no-bake bars are free of refined sugar, are vegan and gluten-free.
Check out this recipe
Apricot and Coconut Bars
Nut Free Granola Bars Recipe (healthy & yummy)
Easy to make nut free granola bars with no baking required! Free from soy, nuts, wheat, dairy, and more. Super easy and delicious.
Check out this recipe
Nut Free Granola Bars Recipe (healthy & yummy)
Vegan Cherry-Guava Protein Bites
these vegan Cherry-Guava Protein Bites are a must for snacking on throughout your day. Everyone will benefit hugely from the protein density of these bites. Just one offers eight percent of the daily recommended amount of protein!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Cherry-Guava Protein Bites
Vegan Bounty Bars - Just 4 Ingredients!
These no-bake vegan bounty bars taste like the real deal and are gluten-free, super easy to make and only require 4 healthy ingredients!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Bounty Bars - Just 4 Ingredients!
Apricot Brazil Nut Energy Balls
The easiest and the most delicious Brazil Nut Energy Balls! Only 4 ingredients and 30 minutes to make. (raw vegan, GF)
Check out this recipe
Apricot Brazil Nut Energy Balls
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
This high protein snack is perfect to have in your fridge so you can grab a healthy snack to go, have something filling to pack for work or school, or to have on hand for when you’re feeling snacky.
Check out this recipe
Peanut butter balls in a bowl.
EASY 3-Ingredient Raw Energy Protein Bars
Curb hunger and fuel up on healthy energy with this delicious Homemade Protein Bar recipe. You’ll LOVE this easy snack: no-bake and only 3 ingredients!
Check out this recipe
EASY 3-Ingredient Raw Energy Protein Bars
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls Recipe
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls! An easy, healthy snack recipe made in 5 minutes with only 8 ingredients! Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free and vegan!
Check out this recipe
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls Recipe
No-Bake Cranberry Energy Bites
These 4-ingredient no-bake cranberry energy bites pack a protein punch. They’re gluten-free, taste heavenly, and make an ideal snack before dinner, post-workout or as a dessert.
Check out this recipe
No-Bake Cranberry Energy Bites

Baked Goods

Never underestimate a delicious baked good to keep you energized and full. These baked goods are all gluten and dairy free and are great for any time of day. Freeze them to last longer!

Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins - A Low FODMAP Snack
Paleo lemon poppy seed muffins made with almond and cassava flours. A refined sugar free low FODMAP treat!
Check out this recipe
Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins - A Low FODMAP Snack
Almond Flour Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
These banana muffins are made with super healthy ingredients like almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and cinnamon! Serve these streusel-topped muffins with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect cozy snack!
Check out this recipe
Almond Flour Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
Easy Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins (Vegan)
Enjoy an easy to make, moist chocolate banana protein muffins within 45 minutes. This simple vegan recipe is the perfect protein sweet treat!
Check out this recipe
Easy Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins (Vegan)
Spiced Persimmon Muffins - Vegan
Moist and perfectly spiced gluten-free, and vegan persimmon muffins made using almond flour. Easy and healthy one-bowl recipe to love!
Check out this recipe
Spiced Persimmon Muffins - Vegan
Vegan Blueberry Crumble Bars
Soft and chewy bottom, gooey, jammy center and a crispy crumble topping make these blueberry crumb bars perfect any time of day!
Check out this recipe
Vegan Blueberry Crumble Bars
Healthy Applesauce Muffins
Healthy Applesauce Muffins are a sugar free muffin that is perfect for the family. This easy applesauce muffin recipe bakes in 15 minute!
Check out this recipe
Healthy Applesauce Muffins
Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Muffins
These chocolate chickpea muffins are so full of nutrients they make a totally satisfying breakfast. Honey-sweetened, gluten-free, full of protein and fiber.
Check out this recipe
Healthy Chocolate Chickpea Muffins
Vegan Blueberry Pop Tarts (Paleo, Gluten Free, Low Fodmap)
Just like the real pop tarts, these vegan, paleo and gluten free BLUEBERRY POP TARTS are filled with fresh blueberry jam, a buttery crumbly crust and sweet icing.
Check out this recipe
Vegan Blueberry Pop Tarts (Paleo, Gluten Free, Low Fodmap)

Have any other gluten-free dairy-free snack ideas I should add? Let me know!

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  1. What a great roundup of gluten-free snacks! I can't wait to eat my way through it, LOL!

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    • Thanks, Marta! Imagine me .. I had to try them all! 🥵

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  2. WELL DONE!!!
    I've also found VERB energy bars to be delicious, GF, and arrive in the mail (an online order) easily. https://www.verbenergy.com
    I'm not a 'spicy' fan, so I will try your recipes sans So. Cal Kick! ;)
    Bon appétit! Keep on cookin'.
    Aloha,
    Denise

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    • Thanks, Denise! I have to try them ASAP!

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