Is a gluten free snack food that is 15 carbs of interest?

sweetwilliam · Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 8

I am looking for a snack bar or cookie that is both gluten free and yet has ony 15 carbs per bar.
Our family has both diabetes and celiac and we are trying to follow guidlines for both. I am considering developing my own, I was wondering if anyone knows of anyone already makes one. Does anyone else have this problem?

ErinElberson · Joined: 04 Sep 2009 Posts: 63 Location: Fort Lauderdale FL

Hey William!
You may want to look into the Oatmega 3 wellness bars-you can find my review http://www.glutenfreefitness.com/gluten-free-supplement-review-boundless-nutrition-oatmega-3-bars/

They have 23 grams of carbs, but 5 are fiber. Check into that, and then you can always do homemade bars as well. Oat fiber/gluten free oats and eggs/whites may be a good base. Let me know what kind of macronutrients you are looking for and I'll try to help.
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smalltownslackermom · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:08 am Post subject:

I really like KIND Fruit+Nut Bars. I think all of their bars are GF though some have soy in them.
the Macadamia/Apricot Bar (yum!) has 15g carbs - Total Carbohydrates: 15g; Fiber: 5g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 2g

from their FAQs:
"Are KIND Healthy Snacks gluten-free?
Our products are tested for gluten and meet FDA’s proposed requirement of 20ppm (0.002%) of gluten. Our manufacturing plant is dedicated gluten free and has a strict allergen control program."
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son - high ttg - 4/09, pos. biopsy 5/09
self - negative bloodwork 5/09, pos. biopsy 11/09
sister - gf for ~3 years and is a new person
niece - positive ttg 2/10, foregoing biopsy

sweetwilliam · Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 8

Thank you both so much. I will check out the ones you mentioned. I may indeed try to make my own, but a commercialy available is preferable.
thanks again for taking the time to respond.

smalltownslackermom · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:43 am Post subject:

I have been known to by one of these when I have a coupon - they are otherwise quite pricey in my area:

http://www.thinkgreenbars.com/

I don't know if every type of bar they have is gluten-free but the ones that are are clearly indicated on the package.

I have not had one of the ThinkThins but they are high protein/low carb and some gluten-free:
http://www.thinkthinbars.com/
"Wheat free and Gluten free (except S’mores)"

I tend to stick with the fruity greeny ones as I'm a BIG fan of eating the rainbow of foods.
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son - high ttg - 4/09, pos. biopsy 5/09
self - negative bloodwork 5/09, pos. biopsy 11/09
sister - gf for ~3 years and is a new person
niece - positive ttg 2/10, foregoing biopsy