Gluten Free Granola Bar Brands

Most regular granola bars are not gluten-free, but there are plenty of great gluten-free granola bar brands out there. Gluten-free snack bars can be quite tricky to find, so we’ve put together a list to save you the hard work! Let’s take a closer look.

What Are Granola Bars?

You may already be familiar with granola bars, but if you’re not, they’re essentially granola and honey (or another sweet syrup). They are then pressed and baked into the shape of a bar – and the granola bar is born! They usually come individually sealed so you can take a bar on the go in your bag.

Ingredients In Granola Bars

Ingredients in granola bars can vary depending on the flavor and brand of the bar. Typical ingredients in granola bars are:

• Oats
• Dried Fruits
• Honey
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Chocolate Chips
• Coconut
• Micronutrients (calcium, magnesium, iron, etc.)

Are Granola Bars Gluten-Free?

Typically, granola bars are NOT gluten-free. Unless they carry a gluten-free label, it’s highly likely they’ll contain gluten or be at risk of it. This is because oats are often the main ingredient. Although oats are naturally gluten-free, they’re usually grown, harvested and milled alongside wheat, barley and rye. So unless the oats are gluten-free oats, they should be avoided. Some bars also add wheat flour, crisp rice made with barley malt, or cookie pieces. You can read more about this in our post on gluten in granola.

What Granola Bars Are Gluten-Free?

If you’re searching for gluten-free granola bars, look no further! Here are some of the best options available for those following a gluten-free lifestyle.

88 Acres

88 Acres makes gluten-free Seed + Oat bars. The flavors on their website right now are:

• Dark Chocolate Sea Salt
• Blueberry Lemon
• Cinnamon Maple
• Triple Berry Crumble
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
• Cookies and Cream

These soft-baked, chewy bars are delicious. They’re certified gluten-free and made with gluten-free oats and seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, and flax. What’s great about 88 Acres is that their bars are free from the top 9 allergens (wheat being one of them!), and they’re made in their own dedicated top 9 allergen-free bakery.

Bobo’s

Bobo’s is one of the most popular gluten-free snack bar brands available. They have a huge selection of flavors in their gluten-free range, including:

• Chocolate Chip Oat Bar
• Lemon Poppyseed Oat Bar
• Coconut Oat Bar
• Original Oat Bar
• Cranberry Orange Oat Bar
• Maple Pecan Oat Bar
• Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Bar
• Cinnamon Raisin Oat Bar
• Peach Oat Bar
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Bar
• Stuff’d bars (like Chocolate Almond Butter and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip)

I did say there was a huge selection of flavors! Unlike 88 Acres, Bobo’s aren’t free from all the top allergens – some flavors contain peanuts or tree nuts like pecans and almonds – so check each flavor if you have other allergies too. Bobo’s lists its bars as gluten-free, and you can find their full gluten-free range here.

Don’t Go Nuts

Don’t Go Nuts is a brand that’s made for people living a nut-free lifestyle. Their bars are also gluten-free and organic, which makes them a handy pick for school lunches. Their chewy granola bars have come in flavors like Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chip, Apple Cinnamon and Strawberry, but the range changes, so check what your store carries and look for the gluten-free claim on the box.

Enjoy Life

Enjoy Life is a brand that’s known for being allergen-free and catering to a range of dietary lifestyles. Their products are certified gluten-free by Coeliac UK and free from 14 allergens, including:

• wheat
• peanuts
• tree nuts
• dairy
• casein
• eggs
• soy
• sesame
• sulfites
• lupin
• mustard
• fish
• shellfish
• crustaceans

Their chewy snack bars have come in flavors like Caramel Blondie and Sunseed Crunch. They aren’t listed on Enjoy Life’s own website right now, though you may still spot them in some stores, so check what’s on the shelf near you.

FreeYumm

As you can probably tell from the name, FreeYumm is another allergen-friendly brand. Their bars are certified gluten-free and free from the top 9 allergens. Their soft baked oat bars are delicious, and you can buy them in bulk.

Flavors include:

• Honey Apple
• Chocolate Chip
• Blueberry

The main ingredients are gluten-free oats, sunflower seeds and honey.

Go Raw

Go Raw Sprouted bars are a great replacement for a regular granola bar. They’re certified gluten-free and USDA organic, and made with sprouted seeds rather than oats. Flavors have included Pumpkin Seed, Spirulina, Apricot and Banana. They do cost more than most other bars, so they may be more of a treat than an everyday snack.

Conclusion

I hope this has helped you to become more familiar with gluten-free granola bar brands and how easy it can be to find a snack for on-the-go. It’s becoming much more common to find gluten-free snack bars in grocery stores, so be sure to keep an eye out, as that’ll save you shipping costs. Labels and recipes can change, so always check for the gluten-free claim on the box.

Want to make your own? Start with oats you can trust – see our guide to Quaker oats and other gluten-free oats. Or for more sweet treats, check out our best gluten-free cookies to buy.

Learn more: Are Corn Nuts Gluten Free? (Top GF Corn Nuts), or browse our gluten-free snacks and sweets hub.

Sources: 88 Acres Seed + Oat Bars; Bobo’s gluten-free range; Don’t Go Nuts (Nosh); Enjoy Life FAQs; FreeYumm (SnackSafely); Go Raw Sprouted Bar listing.