37 Gluten-Free Snacks to Add to Your Lunchbox

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37 Gluten-Free Snacks to Add to Your Lunchbox2/37 Homemade Tortilla Chips 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these homemade tortilla chips to serve with roasted tomatillo salsa. They have a little heat from the chipotle. If you prefer plain, just sprinkle with salt after frying. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington Nutrition Facts: 10 chips: 183 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 479mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 3/37 Rosemary Walnuts

Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for us

4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for us. The use of cayenne adds an unexpected zing to the savory combo of rosemary and walnuts. When you need a good housewarming or hostess gift, double the batch and save half for yourself. —Renee Ciancio, New Bern, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 166 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber),

4g protein

4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat. 4/37 Antipasto Skewers 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Antipasto Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/37 Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of

They’re a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays!

Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They’re a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love the walk-away convenience. —Rashanda Cobbins, Taste of Home Food Editor Nutrition Facts: 1 egg: 72 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat. 6/37 Chocolate Date Energy Balls 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Date Energy Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20

min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eating just one of these healthy chocolate date energy balls satisfies my sweet tooth without added refined sugar. My recipe is a spinoff of an energy ball my daughter made for me when I was testing for my taekwondo black belt. —Barbara Estabrook, Appleton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 ball: 125 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 7/37 Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15

It’s impossible to eat just one

min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tomato bites are easy to fix as an appetizer or salad. It’s impossible to eat just one. —Mary Lou, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 tomato: 111 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 8/37 Gluten- and Dairy-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After learning of gluten and dairy issues in our family, I knew I had to re-create our

favorite sweet bread

favorite sweet bread. This gluten-free bread can be made using a premixed gluten-free flour or your own homemade blend. We use coconut milk to make it dairy-free, but any type of milk works! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 295 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 9/37 Best Hummus 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I’ve picked

up a number of tricks that make this the best hummus recipe you’ll ever have

up a number of tricks that make this the best hummus recipe you’ll ever have. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 250 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 10/37 Old Bay Crispy Kale Chips 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here in East Hampton, NY, harvesttime means big bunches of kale from local growers. These crunchy kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy to make. I make them with

seasoning to take the flavor up a notch

seasoning to take the flavor up a notch. For extra zip, add a dash of cayenne pepper. —Luanne Asta, East Hampton, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 101 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/37 Lemony Snack Mix 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2-3/4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m on a gluten-restricted diet. I came up with this snack mix one day when I wanted something fast and easy that tasted like lemon

It makes a great gift, and folks love the light and fresh citrus flavor

bars. It makes a great gift, and folks love the light and fresh citrus flavor. —Patricia Sensenich, Olanthe, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 288 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/37 Sausage Squash Kabobs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies. —Lisa Malynn Kent, North Richland

Hills, Texas

Hills, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 385 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 13/37 Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a family member with special dietary needs, so I came up with these gluten-free sweet potato muffins that we could all enjoy. These are just as good as any traditional recipe, maybe better! If you don’t have

sweet potato on hand, canned pumpkin may be used instead

sweet potato on hand, canned pumpkin may be used instead. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 231 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 14/37 Kettle Corn 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you go to a fair looking to satisfy your craving for popcorn, you’ll get the same wonderful salty-sweet taste at home with my kettle corn recipe. Now you can indulge whenever the mood strikes you. —Jenn Martin, Sebago, Maine Nutrition

Facts: 1 cup: 91 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 15/37 Herbed Feta Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests can’t get enough of this thick, zesty dip that bursts with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The feta cheese and fresh mint complement each other beautifully, creating the perfect sidekick for crunchy carrots, toasted pita chips, sliced baguettes or any other dipper you fancy.—Rebecca Ray, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 176 calories, 15g fat (5g

17/37 Garlic Pumpkin Seeds 6 Reviews Test

saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 16/37 Spicy Edamame 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edamame (pronounced ay-duh-MAH-may) are young soybeans in their pods. In our Test Kitchen, we boiled and seasoned them with salt, ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 17/37 Garlic Pumpkin Seeds 6 Reviews Test

This yummy, microwave-easy recipe is the answer!

Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds guests will be scooping out at your pumpkin-carving party? This yummy, microwave-easy recipe is the answer! Save some for yourself before they’re gone! —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 18/37 Baba Ganoush 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Baba Ganoush Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

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