Food shopping for a child with a gluten-free diet might seem tricky, and it certainly used to be. But we've made it our mission to provide tasty gluten-free snacks for kids that they'll seriously love, making your weekly shop so much easier.
Our two founders – Dr Sally Beattie and Emer Bustard – have first-hand experience with the challenges that come with raising children with food intolerances and other dietary restrictions. It's so important for our children to feel included and not like they're missing out on all the fun snacks their friends are having.
That's why we've created a range of gluten-free snacks that are not only delicious but also safe and worry-free for you to give to your little ones. From chocolatey cake bars to crunchy shortbread, we've rounded up 10 of our best gluten-free snacks for kids that are perfect for school lunchboxes or at-home snacking.
Add these to your weekly shopping list, or buy them directly from our online shop!
1) Mini Vic The Vegan Caterpillar Cakes
First up on our list are these adorable Mini Vic The Vegan Caterpillar Cakes. Caterpillar cakes are a real winner with kids, so we've made sure that children with gluten intolerances can join in – and in snack form!
We've baked the light chocolate sponge to perfection and covered it in dark Belgian chocolate for a heavenly bite every time. They're topped with multicoloured sugar confetti and a milk-free white chocolate face.
These Mini Caterpillar Cakes are the perfect snack size for putting into lunchboxes or for an afterschool treat when they come home. They're also great additions to a birthday party served up alongside our other gluten-free treats.
2) Salted Caramel Crispies
Our Salted Caramel Crispies put a spin on classic millionaire's shortbread by switching out the biscuit base for a gluten-free crispy rice cereal one. These are loved by kids for their chewy, crunchy texture and more-ish taste.
Topped with a thick layer of salted caramel and dark Belgian chocolate, these slices are perfect for lunches, evening treats, sleepovers, and everything in between.
3) Rocky Road Slices
Rocky Road is one of those snacks that we all loved as kids, and it's still a firm favourite to this day – especially with our children!
We've taken a classic recipe and substituted it with gluten-free shortbread, folded through dark Belgian chocolate ganache, and studded with nuggets of crisped rice. Of course, we've topped it off with a layer of dark Belgian chocolate and mini marshmallows.
Our free-from Rocky Road is available in individually wrapped slices (in boxes of 12) or our sharing box of 5 slices. Parents particularly love our individually wrapped slices for conveniently popping in lunchboxes or having on hand for a quick snack – it saves you from having to wrap the slices in foil.
Our sharing boxes are perfect for stocking up your snack cupboard at home, and they're also great to have on hand for impromptu playdates or family movie nights.
4) Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Our gluten-free Chocolate Chip Shortbread makes the ultimate nighttime treat for your kids. Our children love nothing more than having a couple of these with a glass of almond milk before bed.
They're crumbly, buttery and filled with Belgian chocolate chips. What more could you want from a shortbread?
We've also seen some parents take these to school bake sales or summer fetes, with other parents or children being none the wiser that they're gluten-free!
5) Belgian Chocolate Cake Bars
If your kids are chocolate lovers (let's face it, most are!), our Belgian Chocolate Cake Bars are a must-try. We've baked these snack-sized cake bars with a chocolate sponge topped with chocolate frosting and encased in more chocolate because you can never have too much, right?
Each bar is individually wrapped, so it's super easy to pop into lunch bags or school bags.
6) Chocolate Tiffin Slices
We've turned another classic treat into a gluten-free delight – Chocolate Tiffin Slices! Gluten-free shortbread is tumbled with sultanas into our signature Belgian dark chocolate ganache, topped with a solid layer of chocolate and a drizzle of milk-free white chocolate. They're guaranteed to be a hit with kids for snack time or dessert.
Once again, these are available as a sharing box of 5 slices or individually wrapped, making them perfect for all occasions.
7) Golden Syrup Oaties
Every kid loves the taste of golden syrup, which is what makes our Golden Syrup Oaties one of our most popular gluten-free snacks for kids.
Made with gluten-free oats and golden syrup, these biscuits are fantastic for snacking in between meals to keep them fueled up throughout the day. Plus, there's enough in the box that nobody will notice if a few go missing!
8) Red Berry Breakfast Granola
Breakfast is an incredibly important meal for kids, and providing them with a healthy and delicious option is essential.
Our Red Berry Granola comes with a combination of golden oat clusters and a red berry medley, including strawberries and raspberries. Pour it into a bowl with their favourite milk, serve it over the top of yoghurt or sprinkle over pancakes for a Sunday brunch treat.
9) Caramel & Chocolate Cornflake Clusters
If there's one snack in this list that every child is sure to love, it's our Chocolate Cornflake Clusters. Our box contains 18 servings of chocolatey, crunchy clusters that are perfect for post-dinner desserts or regular school snacks.
They also make it onto our list of the best free-from party snacks, perfect for making little ones feel included.
10) Millionaire’s Shortbread Slices
Last up, but certainly not least, on our list of top gluten-free snacks for kids is our gorgeous Millionaire’s Shortbread. These tasty treats have a gluten-free shortbread base that’s biscuity, crunchy, and rich, smothered with a generous layer of golden caramel and topped with a hand-decorated layer of melt-in-your-mouth Belgian dark chocolate.
Bring out our sharing box of 5 in the afternoon or evening to tuck into and share round as a family, or tuck a slice into a packed lunch. But we’re warning you – they’re incredibly moreish!
Shop the Best Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids at Lazy Day
We hope you've discovered some new gluten-free snack options for your kids to enjoy and that it's made your food shopping a little easier!
All of the snacks, cakes, and treats in our range are entirely free from gluten, eggs, milk, and nuts, and they're suitable for vegans and vegetarians. With Lazy Day, there's no need to compromise on taste or quality.
Shop our gluten-free snacks for kids at our stockists or order directly from our online shop.
FAQs
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DescriptionEverything in the Lazy Day range is free from gluten and suitable for kids. Some of our most popular cakes and snacks include our Mini Vic The Vegan Caterpillar Cakes, Salted Caramel Crispies and our Chocolate Cake Bars.
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Fresh fruit and veg are obvious naturally gluten-free foods that you should provide your kids with as part of a balanced diet. Most ice cream is also gluten-free but always check the label first.
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Of course! Our snacks are perfect for everyone to enjoy – gluten-free or not. We've purposefully created our range to taste even better than "regular" snacks; nobody will be able to distinguish between them!
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Alongside the gluten-free options above, we have a whole host of fantastic treats, including Chocolate Orange Slices, Scottish Shortbread and Chocolate Chip Oaties. Check out our entire range in our online shop or from one of our stockists!
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Yes, all our snacks are gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and nut-free. They're also suitable for vegans and vegetarians, and coeliacs, too. Check out our blog to discover more about the ingredients we use in our cakes and snacks.