Homemade Gluten-Free Snack Ideas for Road Trips
Planning a road trip and need some delicious snacks that you can make at home and are suitable for a gluten-free diet? Look no further! Our list of homemade gluten-free snack ideas for road trips has you covered. The free printable gluten-free road trip snacks list is also available for download below. (coming soon!)
From crunchy rosemary raisin sourdough crackers to sweet almond flour cupcakes, these easy-to-make snacks are perfect for satisfying your cravings on the go while ensuring you stick to your gluten-free diet.
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Car trips are a fantastic way for families to spend time together. But for those of us with celiac disease, dietary restrictions, or gluten intolerance, finding suitable road trip snacks can be stressful!
Benefits of homemade snacks
Making your road trip snacks ensures they are healthier because you can use simple ingredients, and avoid allergens. They are also customizable to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs while being more budget-friendly when compared to store-bought alternatives.
Storing homemade snacks for a road trip
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Even though we love the convenience of having snacks close at hand, proper storage is essential. Especially for long road trips, gluten-free snacks must remain fresh, safe, and delicious! I always start by packing my food coolers and ice packs to keep perishable items at a safe temperature.
We like using a large chest cooler, which we keep in the back of our vehicle. It’s great for food that needs refrigeration – all we have to do is add ice packs. The cooler is lightweight, and its wheels make it easy to move around.
In the front of the vehicle, we keep a smaller cooler or insulated lunch bag. It’s usually full of drinks and snacks that we plan on eating within a few hours.
It’s also important to use airtight containers to maintain freshness and prevent contamination when packing food like cheeses and meats. Small containers are great for spreads like almond butter and peanut butter.
This snack box is perfect for making chartreuse board-inspired snacks. Ours always includes gluten-free pepperoni sticks or sausage, cheese, gherkin pickles, and gluten-free crackers. They are great for kids and adults and can be used for fresh veggies, fruits, and nuts too!
Zip-lock bags are also great for storing things like pickles, crackers, and trail mix.
Homemade Gluten-free snack ideas
Packed with great options, this list of delicious gluten-free snack ideas for road trips is something you’ll want to refer to often! I’ve divided the list into sweet snacks, savory items, breakfast ideas, sandwich and wrap options, protein-packed snacks, and crunchy foods. Also, I’ve tried to simplify it but you’ll find some of the gluten-free food items are listed in more than one category.
Gluten-free sweet snacks
- Homemade muffins like these gluten-free almond flour chocolate muffins are tasty, pack well, and are easy to make.
- Flapjacks, pancakes, or waffles can be heated up in your hotel room if you have a microwave. Try these easy gluten-free mini pancakes with a bit of maple syrup on top!
- Cookies
- Chocolate chips – add them to your favorite trail mix.
- Grapes – pre-wash and pack in resealable bags.
- Dried fruits
- Banana chips
- Apple slices
- Raspberries or blackberries
- Fruit smoothies – pre-packaged or homemade are nutritious and filling!
- Dark chocolate-covered almonds
Discover my collection of easy-to-make sweets. These tasty recipes are gluten-free and sure to tantalize your taste buds!
Savory homemade gluten-free snacks
- Guacamole – here’s an easy guacamole recipe to try!
- Homemade hummus or bean dip
- Gluten-free bagels with toppings like peanut butter and jelly or cheese slices
- Sliced bell peppers and baby carrots
- Salami and cream cheese rolls
- Pasta salad (GF)
- Cucumber slices are extra tasty when you add some hummus or Greek yogurt
Breakfast ideas for road trips
- Oatmeal is a great option for breakfast when you are traveling. Make portions in sandwich bags using gluten-free oatmeal or purchase the pre-made packets. I love oatmeal because it’s tasty and easy to pack. If you’re in a hotel, all you have to do is run water through the coffee maker and use it to make your oatmeal!
- Breakfast wraps – gluten-free wraps with scrambled eggs and cheese. (sometimes I grill them as well and wrap them in foil for easy transport)
- Gluten-free bagels and cream cheese
- Muffins – packed in airtight containers so they don’t move around and crumble when traveling.
Looking for gluten-free breakfast inspiration? Visit the breakfast recipes page to make your mornings a little brighter!
Gluten-free sandwich and wrap ideas
- Egg wrap sandwiches. Roll tightly in plastic wrap so they don’t fall apart!
- Breakfast tortilla wraps – gluten-free wraps with scrambled eggs and cheese. Sometimes I grill them as well and wrap them in foil for easy transport.
- Peanut butter and banana or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Pack in airtight containers so they don’t smash!
- Fried egg sandwiches on jalapeno cheddar gluten-free bread
Gluten-free sandwiches are great for on-the-go snacking, but keeping them intact can be tricky. Try these tips to prevent gluten-free sandwiches from falling apart.
Protein-packed gluten-free snacks
- Peanut butter – use it for dipping or spreading on fruits. Buy pre-packaged peanut butter, or use a larger jar from home and spoon it into single serving sizes.
- Hard-boiled eggs – buy a dozen eggs and boil them, or purchase packaged boiled eggs at a convenience store or gas station. Store them in airtight containers in an insulated cooler, with ice packs to keep them cool!
- Salami and cream cheese rolls
- Grilled hamburgers. We like to grill up some classic burgers, turkey mushroom burgers, or beef and bacon burgers to take with us on a long drive. After they are cooked, we let them cool then pack them in containers and store them in the cooler. All we have to do is heat the burgers in our hotel room, put them in gluten-free buns, add condiments, and we have a delicious meal!
- String cheese
- Yogurt – buy a large container and divide it into single serving sizes or buy individual servings. Top with some homemade gluten-free granola and dried fruit for a full meal. Don’t forget the spoons!
- Cottage cheese
- Cheese – buy a block of cheese and cut it into cubes. Store it in sandwich bags or containers.
- Plant-based cheese if you’re on a dairy-free diet.
Crunchy homemade gluten-free snacks
- Pretzels – I like making gluten-free pretzel bites but you could also look for gluten-free pretzels at gas stations and convenience stores along the way. Take a bit of peanut butter along to dip them in!
- Homemade trail mix. Keep individual serving sizes in sandwich bags.
- Crackers – homemade ones like my gluten-free rosemary raisin sourdough discard crackers or these easy gluten-free beet and pepper crackers (coming soon!) are tasty and pack well.
- Popcorn is a classic snack. You can get individual bags, divide a larger bag into single servings in a ziplock bag, or make your own and add stuff to it. It’s low in calories and high in fiber too!
- Gluten-free granola
- Rice cakes or crackers are light, crunchy, and versatile and can be topped with nut butter, avocado, or cheese.
- Celery and carrot sticks topped with almond butter or sunflower seed butter
- Almonds – raw unsalted almonds are my favorite. If you buy them in bulk you can put them in individual sandwich bags for the trip.
- Cashews – mix with raisins or dried cranberries and some dry cereal for a bit of sweetness.
- Corn nuts
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Homemade gluten-free snacks cater to dietary needs and offer fresher, healthier alternatives to store-bought options. Why not give these ideas and recipes a try and enjoy the satisfaction of preparing wholesome snacks that perfectly suit your travel plans?
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