The Best One Handed Gluten Free Snacks

We've rounded up the best store bought, pre-packaged gluten free snacks in Australia that you can eat one handed and on the go! Perfect for anyone with a busy schedule - as well as a few extras especially recommended for breastfeeding mamas and new Mums.

I don't know about you, but I am definitely a snacker - especially while pregnant. Whilst huge meals aren't my thing, snacks definitely are and I love having healthy and convenient options in our pantry for when hunger strikes.

With a baby due in just a few weeks, I've been stocking up on my favourite one handed snacks so I always have something to eat - whether I'm snuggling a sleeping baby, up in the middle of the night feeding him or just wanting a snack.

As a coeliac, it's often hard to find good gluten free snack options - but I've rounded up my favourite One Handed Gluten Free Snacks that are perfect for stashing in your purse, glove box, nappy bag, pram or pantry. 

So let me share them with you! >> 

Recipe: Collagen Cookie Dough Protein Balls (gluten free!)

Getting in extra protein has never been so delicious! These Collagen Cookie Dough Protein Balls are gluten free, no bake, refined sugar free, clean eating friendly and seriously delicious! The perfect healthy snack or dessert.

With only a week until our babe arrives, I have been prepping all the meals and snacks so that when we get home from the hospital, we have plenty of food ready to eat. 

One of those things I've been prepping has been protein balls. 

Call them bliss balls or protein balls or whatever you fancy, they're one of my go-to snacks because they're quick, easy and you can pack them full of nutrients.

When Naked Nutrition sent me their Collagen Peptides Protein Powder, I knew exactly what I needed to make.

These Collagen Cookie Dough Protein Balls are so easy to make, seriously delicious to eat and each little bite has 4 grams of protein to power you through your day. 

Better still? You can totally make them your own. 

Swap the cashews for almonds or peanuts. Swap the flaxseed for chia seed or hemp seeds. Swap chocolate chips for cacao nibs or bits of your favourite candy bar - there's so much you can do with them!

So let me share the recipe with you! >>

Recipe: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars (GF + Vegan)

Gluten free and vegan, this Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe is so easy to make and packed full of nutritious ingredients like ground flaxseed, oatmeal and coconut oil. Perfect for breastfeeding mamas.

With what looks like 5, maybe 6 weeks until our sweet boy arrives, I've been busy cooking and baking all the things to stash in the freezer for after he is born.

If you open our freezer at the moment, you'll find it jam packed with meals ready for quick and easy options once we get home from the hospital - as well as alllll the snacks! 

This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe is one of our favourite snacks as it's jam packed full of nutrients, but sweet enough to feel like a treat.

Being gluten free (if you are oat tolerant*), vegan, egg free and dairy free, it also means it's the perfect treat to share - and if you're a pregnant or breastfeeding mama, it's packed full of milk friendly ingredients.

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Recipe: Easy Two Bite Double Chocolate Brownies (Gluten Free!)

Using ingredients you already have at home, this one bowl Easy Two Bite Double Chocolate Brownies Recipe takes just one bowl and is SO quick and easy to make. A new family fave.

Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones.... and the best recipes are the ones you make again, and again, and again. 

This is one of those recipes.

These two bite recipes are SO easy to make, but they're one of our all time favourites. All you need is one bowl and about half an hour of your time and you've got a whole batch of delicious brownie bites to devour.

During lockdown we haven't been doing too much baking because it's just the two of us at home.

A batch of cupcakes would easily be wasted, a batch of cookies often feels too large and an entire cake feels too indulgent - but a batch of two bite brownies? Sign us up!

These brownies keep really well in a container at room temperature (they've lasted almost a week before we finished them off!) and they also freeze really well so you have a quick dessert or snack to defrost and enjoy.

Better still? They use ingredients you probably already have at home!

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Recipe: Air Fryer Cheezy Herb and Garlic Roasted Chickpeas (Gluten Free & Vegan!)

Crunchy and delicious, this Air Fryer Cheezy Herb and Garlic Roasted Chickpeas Recipe is the perfect healthy crunchy snack. Nutritional yeast adds a nutrient kick and cheesy taste to this gluten free, vegan, low fat and grain free snack.

What's one thing you'll always find in your pantry? 

At our house, you're always guaranteed to find canned beans, canned tomatoes and chips. Canned tomatoes and beans because we're always using them in recipes - and chips because Jesse cannot go a day or two without them 😅

But sometimes you want a healthier snack than chips - and that's where this recipe comes in. 

Even my chip addict of a husband loves them and they're jam packed full of nutrition. What's not to love?!

So let me share them with you! >> 

Recipe: Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownie Cookies (Gluten Free!)

Crisp, chewy brownie cookies are sandwiched with creamy peanut butter buttercream to make these delicious sandwich cookies. A Butterbing copycat recipe that is gluten free and so easy to make. A dessert the whole family will love.

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I’m a cheap ass by nature. Anyone who knows me knows that’s true - but it’s saved me a lot of money over the years.

It’s the reason we took up 110 sqm of tile up ourselves by hand. It’s the reason we spent our weekend hammering away at a giant rock in our backyard (also COVID lockdowns contributed to that 😅).

And it’s also one of the reasons I make so many different recipes…. Including this one. 

You see, I’d been seeing advertisements for Butterbing’s delicious gluten free cookies for weeks - and when their online store was launched, I was totally planning on buying some…. Until I realised I would need to spend a minimum of $78 on cookies that I could make myself for less than $5.

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So what did I do? 

I got to work in the kitchen, of course!

But because we’re also stuck in lockdown at the moment, I didn’t want to go to the shops to pick up any ingredients, so whilst these cookies aren’t an exact duplicate, they may just be even better because they are seriously, ridiculously good. 

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So good, in fact, that we did a COVID safe cookie drop to my sister and her boyfriend and we hadn’t even left their street when they called us gushing over how good they were. 

Soooo friends, being a cheap ass totally has its perks. Because for less than $5, I didn’t just have 12 cookies, I had 15 and a whole lot of satisfaction because I’d made them myself.

So let me share the recipe so that you can make them too! >> 

Recipe: Very Berry Rocky Road (Gluten Free!)

This Very Berry Rocky Road Recipe is easy to make, gluten free and the perfect homemade gift alternative to store-bought candy for Christmas, Easter or Valentine’s Day. White chocolate, marshmallows, craisins and freeze dried strawberries combine to make this simple no bake treat. 

Rocky Road is one of my go-to Christmas treats. It's quick and easy to make, can be customised to suit your gift recipient's tastes and it's always a hit!

But whilst I love my more traditional Kid Friendly Rocky Road Recipe, I love playing around with different flavours and ingredients and so far have 5 rocky road recipes I alternate between. 

On the blog already are my Cookies and Cream Rocky Road Recipe, Easy S'mores Rocky Road Recipe and last year's Christmas fave, the Peppermint Crunch Rocky Road Recipe.

This Very Berry Rocky Road Recipe is yet another twist - and a delicious one at that.

Combining creamy white chocolate with tart berris, fluffy marshmallows and cookie chunks, it's sure to be a hit - and sure to impress as an addition to your Christmas dessert spread!

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Recipe: Easy White Christmas Slice (Gluten Free!)

A traditional Australian favourite, this Easy White Christmas Slice Recipe is gluten free, egg free and so delicious. Puffed rice cereal, white chocolate, coconut, cream, pistachios, cranberries and raisins combine for a delicious no bake dessert recipe!

Up until last year, I'd never actually eaten White Christmas.

Was it available? Yes! But for some reason, I was convinced it was disgusting. Possibly because my parents weren't fans - or maybe I'd heard someone say it was gross - but I had it stuck in my head that it was gross.... until I tried making it myself.

Now? I feel like I've missed out on 20 something years of deliciousness!

This White Christmas Slice Recipe is anything but disgusting. 

It's full of flavour, creamy white chocolate, crunchy pistachios, tangy cranberries and coconutty goodness. It's the best of everything in one slice and it's so easy to make. 

So let me share the recipe with you >> 

Recipe: Easy Cinnamon Apple Cobbler (Gluten Free!)

Perfect for fall apples, this Easy Cinnamon Apple Cobbler Recipe is made in minutes with just six ingredients you already have at home. Quick, easy, gluten free, egg free and so delicious. Perfect served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Whilst it's technically Spring in Australia right now, it's been feeling more like Fall this week in Sydney with cold, gloomy weather.... so whilst friends and family in the US are apple picking and eating all things fall, I thought I'd join them with a delicious Cinnamon Apple Cobbler Recipe.

Warm and gooey, this Apple Cobbler was made for cooler days. Simply mix, bake and spoon into a bowl with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Heaven. 

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Recipe: Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie (Or Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte!)

It's pumpkin spice season and this Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe is the perfect year-round treat to make at home. Gluten free with vegan and dairy free options, it's a smoothie everyone will love. Also includes the option to turn it into a Homemade Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte for the coffee lovers! Who needs Starbucks with this healthy copycat recipe?!

Hello there! Long time no speak, huh? 

I've been a little bit absent lately because our life has been like a bit of a rollercoaster. We've had the lowest of lows, the highest of highs and I should hopefully be telling you all about it soon (and then you'll understand my absense!) but I am back and planning on staying back.. and I've got the perfect recipe to kick things off.

You see, right now it's pumpkin spice season in the US and usually we're either counting down the days until a trip or exploring somewhere in the US - but with COVID, that's not going to happen.

Instead of moping about missing a vacation this year, I decided I'd bring pumpkin spice season to Sydney.... only with the weather warming up, I just wasn't feeling a latte.

So I grabbed some ingredients out of the freezer, whipped some cream and made myself my very own Healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe.

It's so simple to make but impressive enough to share with friends (who needs Starbucks!) and you can even tweak it to make it vegan or add a shot of coffee for an iced pumpkin spice latte.

So let me share the recipe with you! >> 

Recipe: Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free & Vegan Options)

Gluten Free Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe - The BEST soft and chewy cookies recipe plus dried blueberries and white chocolate chips. These tasty cookies are sure to be a hit and can be made gluten free or vegan with dairy free and egg free options also included. Super easy to make and absolutely foolproof, this GF cookie recipe will become a family favourite.

Have you found yourself in a bit of a slump lately? Because I know I have.

I've been feeling pretty blah lately. Maybe it's busyness or maybe it's the state of the world, but my creativity has tanked for anything not work related and I've barely picked up a spatula to cook anything but dinner.

But I think I found the solution to that.

You see, sometimes you just need a cookie...

These cookies were inspired by a packet of dried blueberries I had sitting in the pantry. I'd bought them on a whim and hadn't used them - but when they were sitting on the shelf next to the white chocolate chips, I knew exactly what I needed to make.

This cookie recipe is perfect for when you're feeling a little bit blah. Your creativity has tanked, your motivation is lacking - but you really feel like baking something (or maybe someone's asked you to bring dessert). 

With just a few minutes of your time, you'll have a big batch of delicious cookies that required minimal effort and zero fuss - and no chilling needed.

So let me share the recipe with you >> 

Recipe: Soft and Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies (Gluten Free with Vegan Options)

Gluten Free White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cookies Recipe - The BEST soft and chewy cookies recipe, these Macadamia White Chocolate Chip Cookies are just like subway except they’re gluten free with vegan, dairy free and egg free options. Super easy to make and absolutely foolproof, this GF cookie recipe will become a family favourite.

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If I ever opened up a bakery, I think it would have to specialise in cookies.

Cookies are probably my all time favourite thing to bake and share with friends - and they're actually the first thing I ever baked for Jesse.

I feel like cookies are one of those things that everyone seems to love. Often times you'll hear people say they hate cake or they don't like frosting - but you rarely hear someone say they don't like cookies.

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These cookies have been adapted from our all time favourite cookie recipe - The Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe - but they can be made to suit everyone, vegan or not. 

Whether you use a real egg or a flax egg, these cookies are the perfect consistency. With crisp, chewy edges and a deliciously soft centre, they're the perfect canvas to play with flavour.

White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cookies were always one of my favourite cookies - so I decided I needed the perfect White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie Recipe for the blog - and here it is!

So let me share it with you >> 

Recipe: Easy Caramel Almond Slice (Gluten Free)

Fancy enough for high tea, but easy enough for anyone to make, this Easy Caramel Almond Slice is simple, delicious and even gluten free! Crunchy almonds and chewy caramel make this slice a delicious dessert to share with friends over coffee, or at a special occasion. 

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Lots of people are baking right now... .and I guess the answer to "what does the world do when self isolating" is bake... and watch Tiger King... and make TikTok videos (though we've yet to tick that box 😜)

But you might be surprised to know that lately, I haven't really baked much of anything. I've been so busy with work, that by the time the weekend rolls around, my brain is pretty much mush - so my weekends have consisted of random chores around the house, walking around the neighbourhood (because our local park is so busy that #socialdistancing is not possible) and thinking about next week's work. 

Sounds thrilling, huh? 

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But this weekend, I found some energy and Jesse and I spent most of the day in the kitchen baking up a storn... and we came up with some seriously delicious recipes.

This Caramel Almond Slice was definitely our favourite though, and the first recipe Jesse thought I should share with you all.

Whilst it might sounds a little laborious, I promise you this is a super simple recipe that will impress anyone you share it with. It's fancy enough for a high tea and casual enough to enjoy over coffee with friends - and it's one recipe you definitely need to add to your self isolation to do list.

So let me share it with you! >> 

Recipe: The Best Cornflake Cookies (Gluten Free!)

The Best Gluten Free Cornflake Cookies Recipe - These bakery style cornflake cookies are seriously easy to make, with soft fluffy centres and crisp chewy edges. A classic, old fashioned cookie recipe that will become your new family favourite. Add raisins, sultanas, chocolate chips or enjoy them as is!

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So, I want to clear something up before I get too far ahead of myself.

I have posted a cornflake cookie recipe before. 

I may have even said it was the best recipe.

But I was terribly wrong.

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You see, lately I've been on a mission.

I wanted to create THE ULTIMATE Bakery Style Cornflake Cookie Recipe. So over the last few weeks, my kitchen has smelt like butter and sugar, my fingers have been sticky, there have been 10,000 mixing bowls in the dishwasher and my bloodstream is pretty much 98% cookies, but OHHHHH did I achieve my mission.

These Cornflake Cookies really are the ultimate cornflake cookies. I know what you're thinking. "Can you make cornflake cookies gluten free and still create the best ever recipe?". Yes, my friend... you certainly can.

So let me share them with you >>

Recipe: Easy Churro Chex Mix (Gluten Free)

Easy Gluten Free Churro Chex Mix Recipe - Inspired by Disneyland Churros, this crunchy cereal snack mix is super easy to make. Coated with sweet cinnamon sugar and full of buttery flavour, this Chex mix tastes like a warm churro but takes just minutes to make. Simply melt, mix, oven bake and eat. A great 5 ingredient recipe.

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When we were in Disneyland recently, I smelt the same thing every single day as I walked around the park: churros.

The sweet smell of cinnamon sugar covered buttery churros filled the air.

But are Disneyland churros gluten free? No. Can you get gluten free churros at Disney World? Yes! But that wasn’t going to help me when I was on the other side of the country.

So, while I was at Disneyland I tried to satisfy my churro cravings in other ways. I found myself strolling through the shops asking “Is churro toffee gluten free?” nope. “Is churro popcorn gluten free?” yes, but let’s just say you don’t want to eat it (so gross and nothing like a churro! 🤢). 

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Soooo, I found a gluten free snickerdoodle cookie at the grocery store and tried to convince myself it was churro-like until I got home.

And when I got home? I got straight to work on a gluten free churro recipe.

But then I got lazy.... and I came up with perhaps the best idea of all: churro Chex mix.

So let me tell you all about it! >>