Gluten-Free sweets that are healthy and that wont KILL my calorie goal

[ReynoldsWife01]

I am looking for a healthy alternative for those mid-day/evening munchies. I am gluten-free so I know which bad things in that category to shy away from. But what about the gluten-free treats that are not very good for you, and don't supply you with what you actually need. I need advice on a healthier alternative to those  munchies, that is both satisfyingly good and good for you. Ideas ? GO !    

* thank you in advance *

[raiderette74 · Accepted solution]

I made these recently and they are super yummy! I cut them in small pieces and put them in the freezer.

http://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2016/10/04/paleo-homemade-twix-bars/

[A_Lurker]

I was going to guess at a few things, but assuming you're not looking for packaged items, try these:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-gluten-free-snacks.aspx

Having said that, watch things like peanut butter and nuts/trail mix, etc.  They can be healthy, but really high in calories if you're not careful.

[ReynoldsWife01]

Thank you very much for your reply ! I will be enjoying some of these snack ideas the week 🙂 

[Kristeenewd]

my latest sweet craze - Greek yogurt strawberries. Dip strawberries in plain Greek yogurt (I sweeten mine with stevia) and freeze for about 10 min, until yogurt sets - enjoy!

I also enjoy Arctic zero, like ice cream. Several are gluten free, most are 130 calories a pint. A PINT !

I have been known to add a half a banana to the vanilla and drizzle with a tbsp of melted peanut butter. Yummy 🙂

[TravellingSunny]

@ReynoldsWife01 - I'm not gluten intolerant, but apparently my go-to snack for today IS.  These are yummy, filling, and gluten-free.

[LetterWriter]

I do the Jif peanut butter to go cups - around 200 calories for one. I CANNOT keep a jar of PB in the house because I'll just start dipping into it, but these preportioned ones work. I assume they're GF but not sure. Justin's vanilla almond butter packets are amazing too.

Also decent cheese is a good treat. Tillamook and Trader Joe's. Also Trader Joe's packets of nuts/trail mix. HTH!

[ReynoldsWife01]

@LetterWriter I am actually snacking on one of those Jif PB to go cups with some gluten free pretzels this morning. I have not tried Justin's vanilla almond butter yet, what do you like to dip in those?

[ReynoldsWife01]

@TravellingSunny - YUM! I didn't know those were Gluten-Free! 

Thank you!

[ReynoldsWife01]

@Kristeenewd

Oh My Goodness that sounds so yummy! I have a horrible relationship with ice cream lol. I mean I love it, but sometimes it just doesn't love me or my hips .... Thanks for the helpful advice!

[LetterWriter]

@ReynoldsWife01 I just eat it straight from the packet, but it's good with a side of fresh raspberries or a banana. It would also prob be really good with oatmeal - sometimes I'll swirl a PB to go into my oatmeal, sometimes add a little stevia and vanilla extract, and it's like a PB cookie!

[ReynoldsWife01]

@LetterWriter

Sounds delicious!

sadly Most Oatmeal that I find is not gluten-free. please do keep me in mind if you find one that is!

[Dave001]

Here are three suggestions:

1. A piece of fresh fruit. 

2. A handful of mixed tree nuts. 

3. A handful of dried dates. 

All are sweet. All are delicious. All are far better than a mass produced chocolate bar!