Gluten Free Snacks that Actually Taste GOOD!

bellaa_x0

I started eating gluten free this week hoping that it will help me feel better after doing research about hypothyroidism (diagnosed by my primary, endocrinologist appointment confirmed for August). Looking for suggestions for gluten free snacks that actually taste good before going out on a (potentially expensive) limb and buying a whole bunch of things that all end up tasting terrible.

nvmomketo

Before you go gluten-free I recommend getting tested for celiac disease first. Celiac co-occurs with thyroiditis so you are at risk even if you have no symptoms.

The reason I say to get tested first is because you need to be eating gluten in the 8-12 weeks prior to testing for an accurate result. Even then celiac tests miss a substantial minority of celiacs so it is a good idea to get multiple tests run.

If you choose to get tested, these are the most common tests:
tTG IgA and tTG IgG (tissue transglutaminase )
DGP IgA and DGP IgG (deaminated gliadin peptides)
EMA IgA (endomysial antibodies)
total serum IgA - a control test
AGA IgA and AGA IgG (antigliadin antibodies) - an older and less reliable test

As for your question, be aware of GF substitute foods like store bought muffins, breads and cookies because they are lower in nutrients (flour isn't fortified), lower in fibre (mostly starches are used), and they tend to add extra sugars and fats compared to normal foods - otherwise it's just... bleh. I find paleo cookbooks, with baked goods made from almond flour and coconut flour are more healthy. JMO.

I do buy Udi's bread for my boys; they make a decadent chocolate muffin too. K-toos makes good cookies and Enjoy Life has nice products that are GF and allergen free.

I hope you feel better GF.

Queenmunchy

Veggies and dip
Jerky
Popcorn
Tortilla chips and salsa
Fruit
Nuts
Cheese
Eggs

SLLRunner

I don't have any reason to eat gluten free, but there is this gluten free chocolate chip cookie at Peet's Coffee that just sends me through the roof. It's about 310 calories and a special treat once in a great while when I have those kind of calories to spare.

I don't know if this helps you or not, but I'm craving one about now. Lucky Peet's is too far from home for me to go and get one (besides this, I've spent the calories for the day. )

nvmomketo

Gluten free fudge choclate brownie mix by Glutino is the best brownie mix I've ever tried. My now 8 year old wanted that for his birthday dessert.

RodaRose

Rice chex, Lara bars, Cheetos, most brands of bacon, applesauce, Snyder's of Hanover Gluten Free Pretzels, home made hummus and guacamole, rice crackers and cheese.

bellaa_x0

nvsmomketo wrote: »

Before you go gluten-free I recommend getting tested for celiac disease first. Celiac co-occurs with thyroiditis so you are at risk even if you have no symptoms.

The reason I say to get tested first is because you need to be eating gluten in the 8-12 weeks prior to testing for an accurate result. Even then celiac tests miss a substantial minority of celiacs so it is a good idea to get multiple tests run.

If you choose to get tested, these are the most common tests:
tTG IgA and tTG IgG (tissue transglutaminase )
DGP IgA and DGP IgG (deaminated gliadin peptides)
EMA IgA (endomysial antibodies)
total serum IgA - a control test
AGA IgA and AGA IgG (antigliadin antibodies) - an older and less reliable test

As for your question, be aware of GF substitute foods like store bought muffins, breads and cookies because they are lower in nutrients (flour isn't fortified), lower in fibre (mostly starches are used), and they tend to add extra sugars and fats compared to normal foods - otherwise it's just... bleh. I find paleo cookbooks, with baked goods made from almond flour and coconut flour are more healthy. JMO.

I do buy Udi's bread for my boys; they make a decadent chocolate muffin too. K-toos makes good cookies and Enjoy Life has nice products that are GF and allergen free.

I hope you feel better GF.

thank you! I will definitely keep that in mind.. didn't realize you had to be eating gluten for accurate results for Celiac testing

bellaa_x0

SLLRunner wrote: »

I don't have any reason to eat gluten free, but there is this gluten free chocolate chip cookie at Peet's Coffee that just sends me through the roof. It's about 310 calories and a special treat once in a great while when I have those kind of calories to spare.

I don't know if this helps you or not, but I'm craving one about now. Lucky Peet's is too far from home for me to go and get one (besides this, I've spent the calories for the day. )

Peet's Coffee is the coffee served on my sister's college campus.. definitely will check it out when I go to visit!

anglyn1

I usually snack on things that would be gluten free anyhow like raspberries, dark chocolate, string cheese, greek yogurt, and cashew butter. I recently started buying Balance Bites, they come in peanut butter and chocolate peanut butter flavors. They kind of look like cereal and have 190 calories per bag. I like them because I can snack on a few at a time throughout the day and the bag lasts a long time.

As for gluten free "replacement" foods. I like Udi's bread, the Krusteaz and the Betty Crocker GF brownie mixes, Luna and Larabars, Pillsbury GF chocolate chip cookie dough, and GF Bisquick for making waffles!

nvmomketo

bellaa_x0 wrote: »

nvsmomketo wrote: »

Before you go gluten-free I recommend getting tested for celiac disease first. Celiac co-occurs with thyroiditis so you are at risk even if you have no symptoms.

The reason I say to get tested first is because you need to be eating gluten in the 8-12 weeks prior to testing for an accurate result. Even then celiac tests miss a substantial minority of celiacs so it is a good idea to get multiple tests run.

If you choose to get tested, these are the most common tests:
tTG IgA and tTG IgG (tissue transglutaminase )
DGP IgA and DGP IgG (deaminated gliadin peptides)
EMA IgA (endomysial antibodies)
total serum IgA - a control test
AGA IgA and AGA IgG (antigliadin antibodies) - an older and less reliable test

As for your question, be aware of GF substitute foods like store bought muffins, breads and cookies because they are lower in nutrients (flour isn't fortified), lower in fibre (mostly starches are used), and they tend to add extra sugars and fats compared to normal foods - otherwise it's just... bleh. I find paleo cookbooks, with baked goods made from almond flour and coconut flour are more healthy. JMO.

I do buy Udi's bread for my boys; they make a decadent chocolate muffin too. K-toos makes good cookies and Enjoy Life has nice products that are GF and allergen free.

I hope you feel better GF.

thank you! I will definitely keep that in mind.. didn't realize you had to be eating gluten for accurate results for Celiac testing

Yeah, it makes it hard on people with a gluten intolerance - they start feeling better on a GF diet, and then they have to make themselves sick again for three months in order to get tested. Not fun.

lporter229

Glutino pretzels are very good. I eat them with mustard or PB.

Also:
cottage cheese and fruit or cherry tomatoes
yogurt and fruit
Kind bars or Think Thin protein bars
Apple or banana and peanut butter
chips and salsa
cucumbers/carrots and hummus
Blue diamond rice crackers and hummus or sliced cheese
cheese and deli ham (Some ham may contain gluten. I usually buy Boar's Head b/c I know it's GF)
avocado and hard boiled egg
beef jerky
raisins and almonds

kommodevaran

Do people with celiac or who suspect celiac get an instant and uncontrollable urge for baked goods?

Gluten is in only found in wheat, rye and barley. What about
chocolate
candy
ice cream
potato chips/crisps
nuts
dried fruit
popcorn
beef jerky
cheese
fruit
yogurt
vegetables and dip/hummus
sliced ham
bacon
pickels (pickled cucumber)

Char231023

The Enjoy Life company makes great soft bake chocolate chip cookies and Crunchmaster makes some really good multi grain crackers.

nvmomketo

kommodevaran wrote: »

Do people with celiac or who suspect celiac get an instant and uncontrollable urge for baked goods?

Gluten is in only found in wheat, rye and barley. What about
chocolate
candy
ice cream
potato chips/crisps
nuts
dried fruit
popcorn
beef jerky
cheese
fruit
yogurt
vegetables and dip/hummus
sliced ham
bacon
pickels (pickled cucumber)

LOL When told we can't have gluten, a knee jerk response is often, "But what CAN we have?" The foods you listed are naturally GF - usually. Chocolate to beef jerky on that list can often have gluten contamination though. I've seen it in yogurt, hummus, and bacon too. Celiacs become pro-label readers.

Other gluten containing flours are: bulgar, coucous, dinkle, durum, einkorn, farina, fu, freekah, graham flour, kamut, korasan, mur, seitan, semolina, spelt, triticale, and most oats and bran.

krishnap1104

I've been eating glutino pretzels, organic 70% dark chocolate, kind bars, almonds, peanut butter, banana. I have actually been eating tons and tons fruit. I have a hard time with vegetables.

ClubSilencio

Here's a few that I like.

NaturalNancy

Gluten free pumpkin waffles!

robininfl

I am very very far from gluten free, love gluten, it makes bread possible. But only things that have wheat have gluten, and I enjoy plenty of snacks that don't.

We make our food at home, btw.

Popcorn!!!
Salted Tortilla Chips
Nachos made with the above tortilla chips.
Fruit, any kind of fruit.
Simple vanilla or coconut ice cream, any homemade ice cream.
Avocado
Cheese
Hummus
Peanut butter and celery

Brownies are the least offensive gluten free pastry sort of thing, since they have very little flour to begin with and don't need to rise, you can use pretty much any sort of flour in those.

Need2Exerc1se

Hummus with veggies or rice crackers
salsa, bean dip or guacamole with tortilla chips
Fruit
apple or carrot slices with peanut butter
string cheese
yogurt
nuts
sunflower seeds
tuna, chicken, turkey or egg salad
boiled or deviled eggs
rice or quinoa salad

Need2Exerc1se

robininfl wrote: »

I am very very far from gluten free, love gluten, it makes bread possible. But only things that have wheat have gluten, and I enjoy plenty of snacks that don't.

Other grains besides wheat have gluten. Barley and rye for example.

But there are several grains that do not contain gluten - rice, corn, millet, buckwheat and quinoa for example.

jgnatca

Glutino brand chocolate wafers are yummy.

ClubSilencio

Another one. A little chalky but very tasty.

Elise4270

ClubSilencio wrote: »

Here's a few that I like.

Omg those cookies are da bomb!


I'm intolerant to gluten, I like corn chips and homemade guacamole! Fresh mozzarella and sweet red bell peppers too!

JustMissTracy

kommodevaran wrote: »

Do people with celiac or who suspect celiac get an instant and uncontrollable urge for baked goods?

Gluten is in only found in wheat, rye and barley. What about
chocolate
candy
ice cream
potato chips/crisps
nuts
dried fruit
popcorn
beef jerky
cheese
fruit
yogurt
vegetables and dip/hummus
sliced ham
bacon
pickels (pickled cucumber)

Gluten is in many more items than you'd imagine..INCLUDING chocolate! Beware if you are celiac

JustMissTracy

Here's a little list I keep on my fridge, as I've had too many bad days from eating the wrong things by accident, beware of these!
HIDDEN GLUTEN
PLACES TO CHECK FOR GLUTEN
soy sauce
imitation crab
licorice
seasoning packets
natural flavoring
gravies and cheese sauces
BBQ sauces...
salad dressings
hard candies
cornflakes and rice krispies
chocolate
ice cream
broth
chipotles in adobo sauce
yogurt and other dairy products such as sour cream
miso
some fermented kimchi
fish sauce
oyster sauce
mole
beverages such as sports drinks or iced tea mixes
malt vinegar
oats (you must not eat anything with oats unless made with certified gluten-free oats)

Source:glutenfreegirl.com

1. NON-FOOD ITEMS THAT COULD CONTAIN GLUTEN

Makeup
Shampoo and Conditioner
Sunscreen
Lipsticks
Filler in Medications
Lotions
Toothpastes
Gum

You may not need to know all this, but if you do your test and find out you are positive for Celiac, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!

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Witchdoctor58

Gluten free is easy and cheap. Do modified paleo, eliminating wheat, barley and oats. Eating whole foods is so much better than the processed nutrition-free garbage marketed for gluten free.

Noreenmarie1234

THESE CRACKERS ARE SOOOOOO GOOD!

tashygolean730

I am allergic to wheat. I love corn tortilla chips and guac. Well anything and guac really