21 Gluten-Free Road Trip Snacks (On-the-Go Delicacies)

Many people think they can’t enjoy tasty, convenient snacks on a gluten-free diet. You can’t run to the store to pick up packs of sandwich crackers or individually wrapped cookies, so it can feel discouraging to pack for a trip.

However, you can bring plenty of gluten-free foods on your road trip. If you want something more delicious than fresh fruit, check out this list. These gluten-free road trip snacks will satisfy your sweet and salty cravings without making a mess.

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1. Gluten-Free Cornbread

A piece of delicious Gluten-Free Cornbread on a white plate.

Whether driving in the morning or later, a bread snack can hit the spot and help you feel full. Gluten-Free Cornbread is a recipe you can whip up and cut into slices, packing them in the car for a quick and easy road trip snack.

You don’t have to worry about a topping for this bread because it stays moist and melts in your mouth thanks to oil and honey.

2. Gluten-Free Blue Corn Muffins

Tasty Gluten-Free Blue Corn Muffins in a bowl.

If you think slices of cornbread may be too messy for a road trip, consider making these Gluten-Free Blue Corn Muffins. They’re perfectly handheld snacks that taste delicious and leave you feeling full. You can bake them as mini muffins, too, for easy portability.

The recipe calls for some blue corn meal, tapioca flour, eggs, butter, and milk. You can substitute some of those ingredients with vegan options to ensure your recipe is dairy-free and vegan.

3. Easy Gluten-Free Biscuits

Delicious Easy Gluten-Free Biscuits on a pink plate.

Another great bread to pack for a road trip are Easy Gluten-Free Biscuits. They’re quick and easy to make, so you can whip up a batch and pack them in a bag or container for your trip.

Use gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and heavy cream. You can use vegan substitutes if you want a dairy-free version for your travels.

4. Dairy-Free Brazilian Cheese Breads

Scrumptious Dairy-Free Brazilian Cheese Breads on a wooden table.

For bread with a little more flavor, you should make Dairy-Free Brazilian Cheese Breads. They’re a delicious side for any main course dinner, but they’ll fill you up if you eat them during a road trip.

Though it’s a cheese bread, it’s dairy-free, using an egg, oil, dairy-free milk, tapioca flour, and flavors like garlic and onion powder.

5. Gluten-Free Cheez-Its

A glass jar full of Gluten-Free Cheez-Its.

Mindlessly munching on tons of snack crackers is a road trip staple for many people, but it’s hard to find that as gluten-free road trip snacks. Therefore, you can make Gluten-Free Cheez-Its for a healthy, delicious alternative.

These crackers taste like Cheez-Its from a box, but they won’t mess up your digestion due to gluten! You can cut them into any shape you like for extra fun.

6. White Cheddar Crackers

Crispy White Cheddar Crackers in a blue bowl.

Don’t stop with Cheez-Its—make another flavor option, too. These White Cheddar Crackers taste like white cheddar Cheez-Its and will melt in your mouth. One batch will make 150 crackers, depending on the size and shape you cut them into.

The key to these crackers is the seasoning, so try and find the best white cheddar flavor to ensure they taste delicious.

7. Gluten-Free Crackers Recipe

Crunchy Gluten-Free Crackers Recipe in a white bowl.

If you want another cracker option, use this Gluten-Free Crackers Recipe as the base and make any flavor you want. You can make plain crackers and use them for peanut butter or cheese cracker sandwiches. However, adding flavor to the dough is tasty.

You can make gluten-free crackers that taste exactly like pizza by adding garlic, oregano, and tomato paste. They’re so good you can eat them plain or top them with your favorite cheese.

8. Salted Caramel Chocolate Chex Mix

Delicious Salted Caramel Chocolate Chex Mix in a blue bowl.

People who want smaller handfuls of snacks while on a road trip will love the salty sweetness of this Salted Caramel Chocolate Chex Mix. You’ll melt brown sugar, butter, and honey to create a caramel. Coat the Chex Mix and bake it to harden.

After you chop up the baked caramel cereal, you’ll add chunks of granola bars and chocolate chips for the perfect snack. Pack it in a reusable container so you can easily grab handfuls while on the road.

9. Gluten-Free SunButter Honey Granola Bars

A bunch of Gluten-Free SunButter Honey Granola Bars on a wooden table.

Granola bars are a great road trip snack because they’re compact, healthy, and easy to hold in one hand. This recipe for Gluten-Free SunButter Honey Granola Bars is quick to make and is suitable for most allergies, so it can please everyone in the car.

Use SunButter, honey, and gluten-free oats. Mix them and press the batter into a loaf pan. Let it cool, and then slice them into your preferred size for the trip.

10. Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Deliicous Gluten-Free Banana Bread on a table.

Gluten-Free Banana Bread is something you can mix up and slice in any way you see fit. If you plan to stop at rest stops or for a picnic, you may want thick, delicious slices of bread. However, if you want to snack while you drive, you can cut smaller pieces.

The bread is moist enough that each bite will melt in your mouth without spreading butter on top.

11. Gluten-Free Blender Zucchini Bread

Healthy Gluten-Free Blender Zucchini Bread on a wooden cutting board. — Image source: **Blendtec**

Gluten-Free Blender Zucchini Bread is a great alternative to banana bread and incredibly easy to make. You don’t need to prep the zucchini at all—simply toss it in the blender with the other ingredients, then pour it into a pan to bake.

The water in the zucchini keeps the bread naturally moist without adding many ingredients, making it a quick and easy road trip snack.

12. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze

Scrumptious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze on a resting grid.

Donuts are a portable treat, whether you eat them for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Glaze are easy to hold while you’re driving, and the glaze adds an extra sweetness that will help you push through the trip.

You may worry that the glaze will be too messy for the car, but it will harden on the donut and doesn’t melt easily, so you can keep your vehicle clean.

13. Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Delicious Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins on a table.

Donuts are a great handheld snack, but if you want something that isn’t as sweet, you might want to bake a batch of muffins. These Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are savory with a hint of sweetness. The tart lemon flavor will make your mouth water.

Best of all, these muffins are low-carb, paleo, and keto friendly. Everyone on your trip can enjoy these muffins without any digestive disruption.

14. Gluten-Free Cranberry Chocolate Muffins

Sweet Gluten-Free Cranberry Chocolate Muffinss on a table.

Gluten-Free Cranberry Chocolate Muffins include the best of both worlds: fruit and chocolate. You can use fresh or frozen cranberries along with semisweet chocolate chips to perfectly balance the flavor.

If you know you’re packing these muffins on a road trip, consider baking them in a mini muffin pan. They’re easier to pop into your mouth while you drive and won’t leave crumbs on your seat.

15. Gluten-Free Apple Muffins

Scrumptious Gluten-Free Apple Muffins on a wooden table with cinnamon sticks.

These Gluten-Free Apple Muffins give you a healthy, handheld snack for your road trip. The recipe calls for grated apples and applesauce to deliver a powerful fruity flavor. Start with muffin mix to simplify the recipe, and bake them right before your trip.

16. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

A delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffin on a white plate.

Many people associate pumpkin with autumn, but these Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins make a great road trip snack for any season. The chocolate chips give them a hint of sweetness, and you can use vegan chips to keep them dairy free.

Rich spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg make these muffins smell delicious while you bake them, and you’ll love that burst of flavor on your road trip.

17. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crunchy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies on a table.

If you love the idea of chocolate chips but don’t want to make pumpkin muffins, you can always go with a classic: Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. You’ll use butter, egg yolks, vanilla, brown sugar, and gluten-free flour.

You can substitute vegan butter and vegan chocolate chips to make them dairy-free so everyone on your road trip can enjoy them.

18. Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Crispy Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies on a plate.

The signature criss-cross pattern on these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies lets you know you’re in for a treat. The recipe calls for creamy peanut butter, gluten-free flour, and white sugar for the cookies and to roll the dough in before baking.

Delicious Easy Gluten-Free Drop Sugar Cookie on a table.

Everyone will love an Easy Gluten-Free Drop Sugar Cookie for a sweet bite on the road. They’re cakey and delicious and so quick to make that you can whip up a batch before the trip. There’s no need to chill the dough with this recipe, so they always turn out right.

20. Gluten-Free White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Crunchy Gluten-Free White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies on a small blue plate.

The other cookie recipes are classics, but sometimes you want something a little fancier. These Gluten-Free White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies will come to the rescue.

The cookies taste rich and buttery, and the white chocolate chips add just a hint of sweetness. With the nutty crunch of macadamia nuts, you’ll have the perfect gluten-free road trip snack.

Sweet Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Brownie Truffles on a table.

Just because you’re on a road trip doesn’t mean you need to stick with basic snacks. These Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Brownie Truffles will make you feel like you’re eating a luxurious dessert while you’re on the go.

Since you dip these in chocolate, you’ll want to keep them in the cooler so they don’t melt in the car.