I was on weight watchers a while ago...loved getting my hungry girl updates in my email. There were so many great ideas in them and things I discovered that I still eat today just because those emails. So when I went gluten free about a month ago I didn't think that weight watchers would be so hard. Yes, it's just counting points I can hear you all saying but when you can't eat certain foods it can definitely get a little tricky. So my friend Kate forwarded me one of the hungry girl emails about 2 weeks ago that had information in it about gluten free snacks. I thought I would re-post it here because you might be trying to do weight watchers or you might just be interested in the snacks.
From August 16,2010
Gluten-Free-Goodie Alert!
Lately, lots of manufacturers are boasting that their products are gluten-free. Um... it's not impressive when said food is almost always free of gluten. (Gluten-free bagged lettuce! Apple slices with no gluten!) Wheat avoiders: Here are some awesome snack foods we've sniffed out to satisfy your starchy cravings...
Snyder's of Hanover Gluten-Free Pretzel Sticks - No disappointment here! We LOVE this salty, crunchy snack -- partly because we can eat about 20 sticks for 120 cals (POINTS® value 2*)!
PopCorners - This crispy cracker-like snack has crunched its way into our hearts. In flavors like White Cheddar and Sea Salt, the yummy corn-based treats ROCK. Each single-serving bag has 140 calories (POINTS® value 3*).
New York Style Risotto Chips - We've yet to try these rice-y crisps, but the saucy flavors make us think of pasta... especially the Spicy Marinara! A 9-chip serving has 140 calories (POINTS® value 3*).
Cereals and Cake Mixes - Did you know that Chex has five gluten-free cereals, including Honey Nut, Chocolate, and Cinnamon flavors? And although wheat generally prevails in baking mixes, Betty Crocker has gluten-free mixes for cakes, brownies, and cookies. Woohoo!
My house has atleast 3-4 boxes of Chex cereal laying around. My kids love it for breakfast or for a snack or the occasional "breakfast for dinner" night. lol. We are huge fans of Chex in my house!
Enjoy! If you have a favorite gluten free snack, please share!
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