Best Gluten-Free Snacks
August 18, 2021
Every December, as I start curating our Christmas Snack Packs for workplaces across the UK, I’m reminded of just how much festive snacks can transform the atmosphere in an office. There’s something magical about the smell of gingerbread, peppermint, smoky maple, and warm spices floating around during a workday. Suddenly, everything feels lighter, brighter, and a lot more joyful.
But here’s what I’ve learned after sending many Snack Packs to businesses of all sizes: teams no longer want the typical heavy, sugary Christmas trays. They want fun, festive snacks that still feel light, energising, and inclusive, something that suits vegan, gluten-free, and health-conscious staff just as well as everyone else.
So this year, I’ve put together a list of 10 Christmas-themed office snacks that I genuinely love, have personally tested, and regularly include in our Snack Packs corporate boxes. These snacks bring flavour, colour, and festive cheer into any workplace without weighing anyone down.
Here are my top seasonal picks for healthier, fun, and office-friendly Christmas snacks.
This is one of the most instantly festive snacks you can bring into an office.
Popcorn Shed’s Christmas Pudding flavour delivers everything you’d expect from the real dessert: warming spices, rich caramel, fruity undertones, and that nostalgic winter aroma.
The best part? It feels indulgent but is surprisingly light, perfect for those who want Christmas flavour without the post-snack slump.
I often use this as a “welcome to December” snack in corporate boxes because the smell alone puts everyone in a holiday mood.
These always get a strong reaction in the best way possible.
Forest Feast has taken roasted almonds, dipped them in premium dark chocolate, and coated them with a refreshing peppermint cream shell. The combination is incredible: crisp, cool, chocolatey, and sophisticated.
In offices, these work beautifully in small sharing bowls or as a mid-afternoon treat. They feel like an elevated version of After Eights, but with added crunch and protein.
This popcorn tastes like winter evenings by the fire.
Rare Popcorn’s Smoky Maple flavour hits that beautiful point between sweet and savoury, with a warm, smoky finish and natural maple sweetness. It’s a lighter alternative to crisps and yet just as satisfying.
I’ve noticed this is popular with teams who prefer savoury snacks but still want something festive.
If your office loves strong flavours, these are a game-changer.
Taking the Pea specialises in bold, roasted pea snacks, and their Smoked Ham flavour tastes uncannily like a festive leftovers sandwich. They’re high in protein, crunchy, gluten-free, and plant-based, making them incredibly inclusive.
They’re ideal for balancing out all the sweet snacking that happens in December.
These Swiss vegan biscuits are one of the most premium options on this list.
Rhythm 108 uses organic ingredients and slow-bakes their biscuits, giving them a rich flavour and a homemade feel. The Chocolate & Salted Caramel variety is indulgent but not overly sweet, with a perfect crunch.
These are excellent for tea rounds, team meetings, and snack trays in the breakout area.
Red Velvet is such a winter classic, and these cubes capture it beautifully.
They’re soft, sweet, and visually stunning, deep red with hints of cocoa and vanilla. They add a pop of colour to any snack display and feel festive without being heavy.
Perfect for grazing during busy December afternoons.
These Frosty Mint chews taste like peppermint snowflakes.
Sweet, cooling, and refreshing, they’re perfect as a light after-lunch treat or a fresh pick-me-up on a long day. Because they’re individually wrapped, they work brilliantly for reception desks, shared bowls, or client areas.
They bring a “winter wonderland” twist to office snacking.
These pretzels are absolutely addictive.
Crushed into rustic pieces and coated in tangy honey mustard seasoning, they offer crunch, flavour, and a savoury punch that balances out December’s sweetness. They’re bold, memorable, and fantastic for team lunches or shared snack tables.
I often include these for offices with strong savoury snacking habits.
Every festive snack list needs these.
Moo Free’s Santa Bars are dairy-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly, making them safe for diverse teams. They’re nostalgic, fun, and give you that Christmas chocolate feeling without excluding anyone.
In every Snack Packs Christmas corporate order, these are some of the first items to be eaten.
Ending the list with a star.
H!P’s Gingerbread Oat Milk Chocolate Bar is one of the best festive chocolate bars on the market. It blends smooth oat milk chocolate with warming spices cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a flavour that feels cosy and Christmassy without being overly rich.
This one is perfect for desk treats, Secret Santa gifts, or an afternoon moment of festive indulgence.
Over the past few years, I’ve learned exactly what makes a festive office snack selection successful:
They feel festive without being heavy: People want flavour, not a food coma.
They cater to all diets: Many are vegan, gluten-free, or plant-based, perfect for inclusive teams.
They’re portioned for busy workplaces: Easy to grab, easy to share, and zero mess.
They look great: Festive colours and premium packaging add excitement to the office kitchen.
They boost morale: A good snack spread genuinely changes office energy in December.
This list brings a balance of sweet, savoury, crunchy, refreshing, comforting, and fun, everything a workplace needs for festive snacking.
At Snack Packs, I hand-select snacks from trusted brands to curate beautiful, thoughtful, festive corporate boxes. Whether your goal is:
A one-off Christmas treat for your staff
Healthy festive snacks for meetings
Inclusive vegan or gluten-free holiday boxes
An ongoing monthly subscription leading into winter
We design boxes that feel premium, exciting, and seasonal, while still supporting wellbeing and energy.
December is one of our busiest months, and these 10 snacks regularly make their way into our corporate Christmas selections for a reason: people genuinely love them.
Christmas snacking in the office doesn’t have to be unhealthy or predictable. With the right mix of festive flavours, gingerbread, peppermint, smoky maple, red velvet, honey mustard, chocolate, and winter spices, you can create a workplace experience that feels joyful, energising, and wonderfully seasonal.
These 10 snacks have all been tested, enjoyed, and requested again and again by real teams across the UK. If you want to treat your staff this December, this list is the perfect place to start.
And if you’d like a ready-made festive snack box featuring these items, I’d be happy to curate one for your workplace.
