For people living with Celiac disease, or with gluten sensitivities, eating a gluten-free diet is necessary in order to avoid gastrointestinal issues. Over time, gluten-free options have become more mainstream with many brands joining in to cater to those who must eat a gluten-free diet.

Being a busy adult (and possibly parent, too) doesn’t leave much time to plan and pack lunches and snacks and plan ahead for ourselves. Thankfully, there are a lot of store-bought options that are both diabetes-friendly and gluten-free. You can send your children off to school, a playdate, or a sporting event knowing that their blood sugars won’t spike and their stomachs will be at ease. You can grab a snack on your way to exercise without worry. Having snacks that cater to people with Celiac or gluten sensitivities can make for a much easier way of eating and living.

Here are some healthy, gluten-free snacks you can buy online or in the grocery store:

Annie’s Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

They are gluten-free and come individually packed so a perfect snack for on the go. They contain 20 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber making this a 17 gram net carb snack. They are delicious and contain no artificial flavors, making this a snack you feel good about giving!

Justin’s Almond Butter

It makes for a great spread on your child’s favorite veggies. It is gluten-free and only contains dry roasted almonds and palm oil. In single-serving packs, containing 5 grams net carb, this is an easy and effortless snack to send your kids off for the day with.

Enjoy Life Soft Baked Cookies

They are delicious cookies that taste fresh out of the oven. They come in single-serving packs with all flavors containing 20 grams carb or less. They are all nut-free, gluten-free and vegan cookies and have flavors such as chocolate chip, double chocolate brownie, ginger spice and snickerdoodle.

Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges

They are rich and delicious and can be paired with any vegetable of your choosing. They also now have Laughing Cheese on the Go with individual packs containing whole wheat breadsticks coming in at only 14 grams carb.

Enlightened Ice Cream

Their new keto line has many flavors that are gluten-free! You can find this information listed on the product page for each individual flavor. They also have Dough Bites, Fruit Infusions and a Cheesecake line that are also gluten–free. The ice cream is rich, creamy and delicious and all contain just 1 gram net carb!

Skinnydipped Almonds

They are great if you like sweet and salty. These almonds come dusted in chocolate. It comes packed with protein and less sugar than the traditional options, with the milk chocolate version coming in at 11 grams of carb.

Gaea Olive Snacks

They are less than 1 gram carb per serving and are packed with bold flavor. If you are a fan of olives, you will be sure to enjoy one of their assorted flavors. This is sure to satisfy your need for salt should you be craving!

Kind Bars

They are one of my favorite snacks to grab and go. They come in a variety of flavors with about 6 grams of protein and only 5 grams of sugar per bar, making this a perfect snack before a workout or a work meeting.

Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame

It is a great high-protein snack with a whopping 14 grams of protein per serving. It is also low-carb with only 9 grams of carb per serving. If you are looking for a crunchy snack, this is a great choice!

Harvest Snacks Green Pea and Red Lentil Crisps

They are made from wholesome ingredients, green pea, red lentil and black beans straight from the farm. Every bite has a crunch, flavor and wholesome nutrition. With 11 grams net carb and 5 grams of protein, this is an excellent option for snacking.

Quest Protein Chips

They are delicious and come in flavors that will make you think you are eating the real thing. With the original chips and tortilla chips in a variety of flavors all coming around 5 grams or less net carb, this is one to try on your next shopping trip!

Epic Pork Rinds

They are gluten-free and soy-free and can be eaten as a snack or used as a breading alternative. With 0 grams carb per serving and 8 grams of protein, this is an excellent choice that will not mess with your blood sugars.

Perfect Kids Organic and Refrigerated Snack Bars

They are delicious and a nice upgrade from all the other snack bars just hanging around in your pantry. These taste rich like real peanut butter and with the kid-size serving, it only has 11 grams of carb and 6 grams of protein making this a good choice that can let your kids not be distracted by rising blood sugar.

Whisps Cheese Crisps

They are one of my favorite snacks to grab at the grocery store. I can eat these and not feel like I’m consuming too many calories or carbs. They come in a variety of flavors and only contain 1 gram of carb per serving and pack in 10 grams of protein as well.

Dukes Original Shorty Smoked Sausages

They contain 7 grams of protein and only 1 gram carb per serving. These sausages are naturally seasoned, slow-dried and cured and contain no MSG or artificial preservatives. This is the type of snack that would be great for a road trip or camping.

Gluten-free snacks are also helpful when people living with diabetes experience low blood sugar. It is important to remember this at moments of distress so that you can quickly bring your blood sugar back up without creating gastrointestinal issues as well.

Sun Maid California Sun-Dried Raisins

They make for a great snack when you are in need. They are all natural and contain nothing artificial and with 20 grams of sugar will be sure to get your blood sugars back in range quickly!

Annie’s Bunnies Fruit Snacks

They are great for treating lows since they contain 19 grams of carbs per pack. They come in an assortment of flavors, contain 100% the daily value of vitamin C and are made with all real ingredients so you don’t have to worry about any negative effects of treating your low blood sugar.

Living with Celiac means being extra cautious and selective when choosing your food. Add in living with diabetes and it feels like the options become limited. But with these great companies catering to people’s needs, you can be sure to find something you love!

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