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Gluten free/Celiac must haves for newbies!!!
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items If you're newly diagnosed with celiacs or are new to eating gluten free, it can be overwhelming. Your biggest question may be: what can I eat?!? I've rounded up my favorite items from Walmart (most people have access to a Walmart) that will make a gl...
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GF Sweets
GF Salty Snacks
Meal Accessories
GF Sweets
Have a sweet tooth but can't eat gluten? SAME. Here are my favorite sweet goodies that taste good and hit the sweet spot.
Let's start with a nostalgic treat: circus animal crackers! I ate these as a kid and these gluten free ones take me back to being a carefree kid, if only for a minute.
Glutino Gluten Free Frosted Animal Crackers, Gluten Free Snacks, 5.5 oz
Chips Ahoy but gluten free? Count me in. These are the crunchy/crisp ones but they also come in the chewy version! Some people online have complained that the chewy ones have an aftertaste, but I personally like them both. I like to crumble up the cr...
CHIPS AHOY! Original Crunchy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, 9.31 oz
I recently brought these to a gathering with friends and none of them had any clue they were gluten free. In fact, everyone asked me for the recipe and fought over the last piece. These are genuinely the best brownies I've ever had.
Krusteaz Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix, Chocolate Chips Included, Gluten Free Brownie Mix, 20 oz Box
Antonina's Bakery is entirely gluten free and I'm not lying when I say this- these muffins do not taste gluten free and they're some of the best muffins I've ever had. I prefer the blueberry, but they also come in double chocolate and cinnamon. Once ...
Antonina's Gluten-Free Bakery Blueberry Kosher Muffins, 4 Pack, Blueberry Muffins 10.5 oz Pack
Gluten free Oreos. These are honestly life saving, especially if you're a kid or eat like a college kid (like I do). You can barely tell a difference from the originals. These also come in the golden flavor AND the mint. The mint oreos are dangerousl...
OREO Gluten Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Gluten Free Cookies, 12.08 oz
As bonfire season is winding down, you may not being thinking about S'mores. But these graham crackers are not only perfect for S'mores, but are also good for general snacking. They're dense, sturdy, sweet, and delicious.
Kinnikinnick Gluten Free, Smoreables Graham Style Crackers, Gluten Free Crackers, Gluten Free, Vegan, Kosher, Peanut Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free, 8 oz
I miss Girl Scout cookies when it's that time of year, but these thin mints are so good that you won't feel like you're missing out.
Goodie Girl Mint Cookies - Gluten-Free, Peanut-Free, No High Fructose Corn Syrup, 7 oz
GF Salty Snacks
Everyone needs a salty snack every now and then. And while most potato chips and tortilla chips are gluten free, it's okay to want something different than those. Here are my favs.
A great, pringles-lookalike that can hit the spot for this specific craving.
The Good Crisp Company Gluten Free Original Snack Chips in 5.6 oz Canister
I love a tuna pack as a savory snack. With crackers or carrot sticks, it's the perfect thing to tide me over since it packs a lot of protein in the little pack.
(4 pack) Bumble Bee Applewood Smoke Naturally Flavored Light Tuna, Wild Caught, Gluten Free, 15g Protein per Serving, Ready to Eat, Shelf Stable Pouch, 2.5 oz
Popcorn can be a literal lifesaver when you're first gluten free. You can eat a lot of it for relatively low calories and it's easy to carry an unpopped bag in your backpack or a small popped bag on you.
Skinnypop Original Gluten Free Popcorn, Bags .5 Oz, 10 Count
These are a great option for a salty snack that feel normal. They're crunchier than normal pretzels and I think they're a little saltier, but with some dip, you'll hardly be able to tell.
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps Gluten Free, Original Flavor, 5 oz
These taste nearly identical to the original cheez-its and they make gluten free eating feel normal. Walmart is always restocking them, but they should be available at Target, Meijer, etc if you need them asap (and I don't blame you if you do!)
Cheez-It Original Gluten-Free Baked Snack Crackers, Gluten Free, 9 oz
I throw a few of these in my purse or backpack for whenever I need a snack. They're not too chewy, not fatty, and taste really good. My husband usually claims them for himself and he doesn't need to eat gluten free. They're worth every penny.
Archer Original Beef Mini Jerky Sticks, 4g Protein, Zero Sugar, 0.5 oz, 16 Count
Meal Accessories
Even though I tend to live on snacks, ideally we all should eat actual meals. Here are some things that would help make a gluten free meal or can be a gluten free meal in a hurry.
I really like these! The breading is pretty good and honestly, if you throw them in your air fryer, you have nuggies in minutes. I'm not the pickiest when it comes to nuggets, but I hope you'll like these, too.
Applegate Natural Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets, 16oz (Frozen)
I use a few strips of these in a snack wrap (with lettuce or cabbage and ranch) and it's a perfect lunch. They recently improved the recipe and it's really good now.
Realgood Foods Co. Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips, Gluten-Free, 20 oz Regular Bag (Frozen)
When I make chilli or calico beans, I always want cornbread on the side. This brand is really good! I'd just recommend getting two packs right away, as when I made a single pack, it didn't feel like enough.
Martha White Sweet Yellow Gluten Free Cornbread Mix, 7 oz Pouch
The Feel Good brand- I owe them my life. When I want to feel like a normal girl who can eat appetizer food, I run to Feel Good. These egg rolls are so good and hit the spot when I'm missing chinese. The brand also has mozzarella sticks, jalapeno popp...
Feel Good Foods Gluten-Free Chicken Egg Rolls, 9oz
I purchase a few of these at a time because they're perfect to have in a pinch. I typically have them for lunch since it's ready after microwaving for 4-5 minutes. Amy's brand has a few frozen gluten free meal options worth checking out- I'd also rec...
Amy's Frozen Meals, Pad Thai, Gluten Free Microwave Meals, 9.5 oz
These noodles taste incredibly similar to regular noodles and depending on what you're making, you probably won't notice. I make a ziti every few weeks and my husband loves it with these noodles. The whole meal is gluten free and easy.
BARILLA Gluten Free Penne Pasta, Gluten Free Pasta Made with 2 Ingredients, 12oz.
If you like baking, this is a must have in your pantry. With a 1:1 ratio, you can take any recipe that calls for flour and make it gluten free with this flour, with the exact same amount the recipe calls for.
King Arthur Baking Company Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour, 3 lb Bag
I can't say enough good things about these bagels. Truly, I premake breakfast sandwhiches and freeze them or I make french toast with them. Heck, I even used them in place of a bun for burgers. I will never stop eating these bagels.
Schar Gluten Free Classic and Chewy Pre-Sliced Plain Bagels, 14.1 oz