Skip to main content

And let’s face it, there are times when you want more than a simple piece of fruit or veg. So what should you go for?

Thankfully, those on gluten-free diets now have a million ways of curbing hunger pangs without having to scrutinise the ingredients list small print. Ready-made wheat-free snacks, from gluten-free wheat thins to vegan gluten-free crackers, are everywhere. Schär has a tasty line-up of sweet and savoury gluten-free treats, from bread for sandwiches to chocolates and crackers without wheat. Or why not prepare your own healthy snacks from scratch? That way you know exactly what’s in them.

Here we present our pick of the best ideas and recipes for tasty wheat-free snacks guaranteed to stamp out stomach rumbles.

Savoiardi

With their light and airy texture, Schär’s wheat-free take on traditional Italian ladyfingers are delicious enough to eat straight from the bag. They’re also the basis for gluten-free versions of classic sweet treats such as trifles and tiramisu. Made with rice flour and maize starch, they’re gluten-free, wheat-free, lactose-free, preservative-free and vegetarian. Check out the nutrition table for more info.

Snacks with cocoa and cream

When you crave something more indulgent than an afternoon apple, go for these chocolate and creamy slices. A creamy vanilla filling sandwiched between two ends of rich, moist wheat-free cocoa sponge, they offer three layers of luxury. See recipe.

Buckwheat and brown millet focaccia

This ingenious wheat-free version of Italian-style focaccia uses our Mix It Universal bread preparation plus buckwheat and brown millet to create a fantastically fluffy result. Flavoured with rosemary and extra-virgin olive oil, a slice or two of this focaccia is perfect for when hunger strikes, and also makes a great addition to any barbecue or picnic. How to prepare.

Whole wheat apple cake

Healthy cake? This is about as close as it gets. Made with wholegrain rice flour, fresh apples, walnuts, raisins and olive oil, our whole wheat apple cake is both nourishing and luxurious eaten alongside a cup of afternoon coffee. Use it to make one big cake and then cut into squares, or divide the mixture in a muffin tin to make a batch of fruity fairy cakes. See recipe.

Crisp Bar

With 33% milk, 6% hazelnuts and 2.2% puffed rice, our wholesome chocolatey wafer bars are guaranteed to satisfy your hunger cravings – see the nutrition table to find out more. And because each one comes individually wrapped, they’re perfect for lunch boxes.