Since my daughter has celiac disease, we all try to eat gluten-free to support her, but sometimes it’s really tough to come up with new recipes BOTH my kids enjoy. My friend just showed me this list of over 30 delicious, gluten-free snacks everyone will love. Just to warn you, the images WILL make you hungry!
Have you recently made the switch to the Paleo diet? Are you struggling with candy bar and Frappuccino cravings right around the midday slump? Don’t stress, and put down the candy bar: We’ve got a variety of nourishing, energy-boosting snack ideas to keep you in line with your goals. From crispy, two-ingredient cinnamon apple chips to a variety of bacon-wrapped treats, you’ll keep your body fueled by healthier snacks and, more importantly, keep your tummy content.
Creamy Avocado, Artichoke and Kale Dip
This decadently creamy dip is deceptively healthy, putting gut-bomb restaurant artichoke dip to shame. Loaded with healthy fats from avocado and protein from hemp seeds, along with the blast of nutrition from kale, this dip will sustain you well until dinner time. Lemon juice and garlic add a quick, bright flavor to round off the snack.Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
These cinnamon apple chips couldn’t be simpler: Just slice crisp apples as thinly as possible, douse in the warm flavor of cinnamon, then bake. Bake a big batch of these ahead of time to pack in lunches or snack on throughout the week.Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
Hummus, without the legumes! Try this sweet and spicy take on everyone’s favorite party dip. The sweet potatoes get a rich flavor from roasting along with paprika and chili powder, while the addition of roasted red peppers adds to the toasty-sweet flavor profile.Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple
Tart and sweet pineapple melds with rich ghee and savory bacon. These little bundles take minutes to make and will melt in your mouth.Eggplant Jerky
This is an unconventional but delicious way to use up any spare eggplant you may have from a previous recipe. Turn it into “jerky,” and it will taste sweet, salty, rich and even a little meaty—just like bacon.Zucchini Pesto Roll-Ups
A Paleo-friendly pesto melds with bright cherry tomatoes, all of it encased in a thing zucchini blanket. These make for a refreshing summer snack that’s sure to keep non-nutritious cravings at bay.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This take on the classic dip more closely resembles its inspiration—but without the gobs of cheese and mayonnaise, it’s a much healthier way to make your spinach decadent. With the addition of bacon, you won’t miss the cheese, we promise.Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
All of your favorite things about a jalapeno popper with none of the guilt. Rather than cheese, these poppers are stuffed with a creamy nut mixture then enrobed in smoky, crispy bacon. We’re drooling too.Baked Banana Chips
If you’re still dying for something faintly sweet, take ripe bananas and bake them to crispy, semi-sweet perfection. Like the apple chips, these are the perfect big batch, make-ahead snack to please the whole family.
Cajun Cauliflower Mini Dogs
Need a corn dog, but don’t want to sacrifice your health over it? Make these cauliflower-crusted sausages and dip in mustard for a tasty but healthy alternative to the game day classic.Fruit Salad with Mint and Lime
This customizable fruit salad makes for s a zingy and refreshing snack or side, thanks to its mint-lime dressing. Use whatever fruits are in season for best results, or even try adding mellow vegetables like cucumber to round it out.Rosemary Fried Almonds
Herby, salty, warm and nutty—what part of this doesn’t have you frying up some almonds right this minute?Chocolate Goji Energy Balls
With cashews, dates, cocoa powder, goji berries, hemp seeds and more, these chocolaty, semi-sweet balls are the perfect post-workout fuel. Scarf down a couple of these if it’ll be a while before your next meal.
Garlic Dill Veggie Dip
Finally, we’ve found the Paleo replacement to ranch dressing vegetable dip. This garlic dill dip is meant to be nestled in the center of a copious vegetable platter.Citrus Cilantro Tomatillo Salsa
For a zesty snack, whip up this bright and spicy salsa, best served alongside Paleo chips or your favorite vegetable of choice.Bacon-Wrapped Dates
A sweet and savory combination, bacon and dates will caramelize in harmony in the oven.Chili Lime Beef Jerky
Tangy, spicy and salty, this homemade chili lime jerky promises all of the flavor with none of the nasty preservatives and additives. Make this ahead of time to keep unhealthy cravings at bay throughout the week.Green Fig and Mint Smoothie
Chock full of a variety of greens, this smoothie is only mildly sweet thanks to the addition of banana and fig. With the herby addition of mint, it’s just sweet enough to keep you satisfied, but nutritious enough to keep you from going overboard.
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
These are a “Paleo Happy Hour” treat—they satisfy the same cravings as say, pub food, but still keep nutrition in check.Fire Roasted Red Pepper Poppers
If jalapeno poppers are too spicy or intense for you, opt for this mildly sweet iteration instead. Fire roasted pepper is juicy with just a hint of sweet, while chicken and bacon make for a delicious popper filling.Spicy Pineapple Salsa
File this under “dips to eat on everything.” From meat, to vegetables, to chips, we can’t think of anything this tangy and spicy salsa wouldn’t improve.
Curried Cashews
Toasted in a bath of curry powder, oil and honey, these cashews are better than any bag of potato chips.Watermelon and Cucumber Mint Salad
Watermelon gets a savory treatment when paired with fresh cucumbers and red onion, dressed in a red wine vinegar and mint dressing.Almond Avocado Smoothie
This quick but filling smoothie requires only four ingredients and some ice for thickening, but with banana and faintly sweet avocado, it’ll satisfy your sugar pangs.Red Pepper Dip
Rich, creamy and mildly sweet thanks to roasted red peppers, this dip is like a red pepper baba ganoush, best slathered all over everything.Dark Chocolate Covered Bacon
If you’re looking for an uber-rich snack, the pairing of dark chocolate and bacon will hit the spot. Thankfully, it’s so rich you’ll have no trouble keeping the portion moderate.Paleo Spiced Nuts
With chili powder, cumin, olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground pepper, this is like your favorite snack mix without the undesirable ingredients. Feel free to use any variety of nuts you prefer.Bacon Deviled Eggs
These protein-packed snacks bring avocado, bacon and hot sauce along for the ride.
Strawberry Protein Bars
These chewy bars make for a great Paleo replacement to the classic granola bar, promising the same great flavor and texture without the inflammation-causing grains and additives.Grain Free Power Balls
Vanilla and honey-flavored sweet potato balls get rolled in two forms of coconut, keeping you full and energized for the whole day.Bacon Guacamole Sammies
What’s better than good old guacamole? Guacamole that’s sandwiched between pieces of bacon, of course.Thanks for taking the time to read this article. If you found this information helpful, please share it with your friends and family. Your support in our endeavor of sharing free information would be much appreciated.
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By The Hearty Soul via Paleo Hacks
