Traveling with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity can feel like a minefield. Airport food courts, gas stations, and hotel mini-bars are loaded with gluten traps. The solution? Pack your own snacks. Here are the 10 best gluten free snacks for travel that we never leave home without.
1. RXBAR Gluten Free Protein Bars
RXBAR is our top travel snack pick. The ingredient list is printed right on the front of the package — egg whites, dates, and nuts. No hidden gluten, no mystery ingredients. The Chocolate Sea Salt variety is satisfying enough to replace a meal when airport food options are limited. Read our full RXBAR review.
2. Larabar Gluten Free Energy Bars
Larabar is the minimalist travel snack. The Cashew Cookie variety has just 2 ingredients: dates and cashews. Naturally gluten free with no certification needed. Light enough to pack a dozen without weighing down your carry-on. Read our full Larabar review.
3. Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers
These crackers travel beautifully. The box is sturdy, the crackers hold their shape, and they pair perfectly with hotel mini-bar cheese or a packet of almond butter. Certified GF and made with clean ingredients. Read our full Simple Mills Crackers review.
4. Kind Gluten Free Bars
Kind bars are available at virtually every airport, gas station, and convenience store in America. Most varieties are certified GF. The Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt variety is our favorite for travel — satisfying, not too sweet, and packs enough calories to hold you over through a long layover. Read our full Kind Bars review.
5. Siete Tortilla Chips
Siete tortilla chips are made from cassava flour and avocado oil — certified GF and grain-free. The individual serving bags make them perfect for travel. Pair with a single-serve guacamole packet for a satisfying snack anywhere. Read our full Siete Chips review.
6. Purely Elizabeth Granola
A small zip-lock bag of Purely Elizabeth granola is one of the most versatile travel snacks. Eat it dry as a snack, add it to yogurt at a hotel breakfast, or pour almond milk over it in your room. Certified GF with ancient grains and coconut sugar. Read our full Purely Elizabeth review.
7. Enjoy Life Soft Baked Cookies
When you need a treat on the road, Enjoy Life cookies are the safest option. Free from 14 common allergens and made in a dedicated GF facility. The Chocolate Chip variety satisfies cookie cravings without any anxiety about cross-contamination. Read our full Enjoy Life review.
8. Banza Chickpea Pasta Single Serve Cups
For longer trips or hotel stays with a microwave, Banza makes single-serve chickpea pasta cups that cook in minutes. High protein, certified GF, and genuinely delicious. A lifesaver when you are stuck in a hotel with limited dining options. Read our full Banza review.
9. Tate's Bake Shop GF Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tate's GF cookies travel well in their sturdy bag. The thin crispy format means they survive being packed without crumbling. A genuine indulgence that tastes nothing like a compromise product. Read our full Tate's review.
10. Chex Gluten Free Cereal Single Serves
Chex GF is available in single-serve boxes at most hotels and grocery stores. Rice Chex and Corn Chex are both certified GF and work as a quick breakfast or snack anywhere you can find a carton of milk or almond milk. Read our full Chex review.
Travel Tips for Gluten Free Snacking
Always call ahead to airlines about GF meal options on long haul flights. Pack more snacks than you think you need — delays happen. Keep a stash of RXBAR or Larabar in your carry-on at all times as emergency backup. Download the Find Me Gluten Free app to locate safe restaurants at your destination.
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