Best Gluten-Free Snacks
August 18, 2021
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Halloween snacks should be fun, not an evening spent checking packet after packet. If you’re looking for treats that are both vegan and gluten-free, there are plenty of options, from crunchy savoury snacks and Halloween-themed fruit to popcorn and individually packed treats for movie nights, parties and the office.
Vegan and gluten-free aren’t the same thing, though, and neither automatically means a snack is suitable for every allergy. So a little label checking still matters. Once that’s covered, putting together a more inclusive Halloween spread can be surprisingly simple.
Here are some easy vegan and gluten-free Halloween snack ideas, what to look for when choosing them and a convenient option when you’d rather have the snack hunting done for you.
There are plenty of possibilities, including suitably labelled popcorn, corn-based crisps, roasted chickpeas, fruit, vegetable crisps and selected sweets and chocolate. You can also use naturally suitable ingredients to create simple homemade Halloween treats.
The important thing is to check both requirements.
A vegan snack can still contain wheat or another source of gluten. Equally, a gluten-free snack can contain milk or other animal-derived ingredients.
And if you’re catering for someone with coeliac disease or a food allergy, vegan and gluten-free labels don’t necessarily address their individual requirements.
The Food Standards Agency’s allergen guidance provides more information about the 14 allergens that must be declared under UK food law.
With that in mind, let’s get to the fun part.
A good Halloween spread doesn’t need an enormous number of different foods. A mixture of crunchy, savoury, sweet and fruity options can give you plenty of variety.
1. Pumpkin popcorn pots
Halloween film night without popcorn? It wouldn’t feel quite right.
Choose popcorn that’s clearly labelled both vegan and gluten-free and divide it between orange paper cups. Add simple pumpkin faces to the outside of the cups and you’ve got an instant Halloween snack with almost no preparation.
You could even offer two or three suitable flavours if you’re putting together a larger Halloween table.
2. Crispy roasted chickpea cauldrons
For something savoury, roasted chickpeas are simple to make and bring plenty of crunch.
Drain and thoroughly dry tinned chickpeas, add a little oil and your preferred suitable seasoning, then roast until crisp. Smoked paprika, herbs or a little sea salt can all work well.
Serve them in small black or purple bowls, and you’ve got crunchy little “cauldrons” to balance out the sweeter treats.
3. Monster apple bites
A few clever cuts can turn an ordinary apple into a Halloween snack.
Cut apples into wedges and arrange two pieces to form a monster mouth. Add a suitable filling, strawberry slices for tongues and appropriately labelled vegan and gluten-free ingredients for the teeth and eyes.
Don’t worry about making every monster identical. The odd-looking ones are usually the best.
4. Spooky tortilla crisps and dip
If you prefer savoury snacks, try making your own Halloween tortilla crisps.
Use corn tortillas that are labelled gluten-free and suitable for vegans. Cut them into triangles or Halloween shapes if you already have a suitable cutter, lightly brush them with oil and bake until crisp.
Serve alongside homemade guacamole or salsa made from ingredients suitable for your guests.
5. Chocolate-dipped Halloween fruit
Strawberries, banana pieces and orange segments can quickly become Halloween treats with a little decoration.
Dip or drizzle the fruit with chocolate that’s labelled vegan and gluten-free, then leave it to set.
Ghost faces, pumpkin-style lines or simply a messy chocolate drizzle can give the fruit a Halloween feel without turning it into a complicated baking project.
6. A Halloween crunch bowl
Halloween doesn’t have to mean a table covered entirely in sweets.
Create a savoury sharing selection using suitable packaged snacks such as popcorn, roasted corn, vegetable crisps or other crunchy favourites that are clearly labelled vegan and gluten-free.
Keep different products separated rather than emptying everything into one giant bowl, particularly when you’re catering for different dietary requirements.
It’s also a good excuse to discover something beyond the usual supermarket multipacks.
7. Individual Halloween snack boxes
For parties, gifts or movie nights, give everyone their own little Halloween snack selection.
Combine individually packed sweet, savoury, fruity and crunchy snacks that meet the requirements you’re catering for, then place them into Halloween bags or boxes.
This works particularly well for movie nights, university care packages, Halloween gifts and workplace treats.
It also means the original packaging remains available, so people can check the manufacturer’s latest ingredient and allergen information for themselves.
Of course, putting together ten or twenty different snacks means finding them first.
That’s the part you don’t necessarily have to do yourself.
You’ve picked the film. The lights are down. The pumpkins are glowing.
The last thing you want to do is visit several shops trying to build the right mix of snacks.
The Snack Packs Movie Night Gluten Free & Vegan Snack Box brings together 10 individually packed sweet and savoury snacks in one box, making it an easy option for a Halloween film night at home or a seasonal gift.
Need more for sharing? There’s also a 20-item Movie Night Gluten Free & Vegan Snack Box.
The idea is simple: you still get the fun of opening the box and discovering a variety of snacks, without having to source the selection individually.
And because it’s a one-off box, you don’t need to start a subscription just because it’s Halloween.
Prefer savoury snacks? The Crisp-tastic Gluten Free & Vegan Snack Box is another option for anyone who’d rather have crunch than a predominantly sweet Halloween selection.
You can also browse the full Snack Packs one-off snack box range to find the best match for your plans.
If you’re buying packaged Halloween treats for someone else, don’t rely on the front of the packet alone.
Check that the product meets both the vegan and gluten-free requirements you need, then read the current ingredients and allergen information.
This matters particularly if someone has coeliac disease or a food allergy. A product being vegan and gluten-free does not automatically mean it is free from nuts, soya, sesame or other allergens.
Recipes and manufacturing information can also change, which is why the current packaging is more useful than remembering that a particular product was suitable the last time you bought it.
If you’re unsure about someone’s dietary requirements, ask them. It’s much better than guessing.
Halloween can be an easy way to add something different to an October office day without organising a full event.
A few decorations and a good snack selection in the kitchen or breakout area can be enough.
For workplaces catering for different dietary preferences, individually packaged snacks can be particularly practical because colleagues can see the product information before choosing what they’d like.
Snack Packs also offers office snack boxes for businesses, including vegan and gluten-free options, with different quantities available.
If your workplace needs something more specific, Snack Packs can also discuss bespoke snack requirements and quantities rather than trying to force every team into the same box.
Putting together vegan and gluten-free Halloween snacks doesn’t need to be difficult.
You can make a few themed treats yourself, add some crunchy favourites and create a brilliant Halloween spread at home, at a party or in the office.
But if the part you don’t fancy is searching for different packaged snacks and bringing the selection together, that’s where Snack Packs can make things easier.
Our snack boxes are all about variety, discovery and convenience, bringing together snacks you might not ordinarily choose yourself and delivering them straight to your door.
So this Halloween, you can spend less time hunting for snacks and more time deciding which scary film you’re brave enough to watch.
You bring the pumpkins. We’ll make finding the snacks easier.
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What are some easy vegan and gluten-free Halloween snacks?
Popcorn that’s labelled vegan and gluten-free, roasted chickpeas, tortilla crisps, fruit-based Halloween treats and suitable individually packaged snacks are all easy options. Combining sweet and savoury choices will give your Halloween spread more variety.
Are vegan snacks automatically gluten-free?
No. Vegan and gluten-free are different dietary requirements. Vegan products can contain gluten, while gluten-free products can contain animal-derived ingredients. If you need both, check that the individual product meets both requirements.
What can I put in a vegan and gluten-free Halloween snack box?
Try combining different textures and flavours: something crunchy, something sweet, something fruity and a more substantial snack. Individually packaged products are useful because the recipient can also see the current ingredients and allergen information.
What are good vegan and gluten-free Halloween snacks for a movie night?
Popcorn, crunchy savoury snacks, suitable sweets and chocolate, fruit-based treats and individually packed snacks all work well. A mix of sweet and savoury options usually creates a more interesting movie-night selection.
Where can I buy a vegan and gluten-free Halloween snack box in the UK?
Snack Packs offers one-off vegan and gluten-free snack boxes in the UK, including Movie Night boxes in 10 and 20-item options. They provide a convenient alternative to sourcing a selection of different snacks individually.
