[Round Up] Our Favorite Gluten-Free Flours, Breads, Pastas, & More!
I find that shopping for gluten-free brands is easiest at health food stores, such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Natural Grocers, although the gluten-free diet is so common now that you can basically find options anywhere - even Trader Joe’s, Costco, Target, & Walmart. However, it’s important to note that something labeled “gluten-free” does not automatically make it healthier. In fact, gluten-free foods often have added ingredients like emulsifiers, gums, added sugar, etc. to give it a better texture and taste. This is because gluten is what makes breads, pastas, and pastries stick together, so when it’s removed, you can be left with a crumbly and bland product. For this reason, always be sure to read the label of the product before deciding to sample it!
Our favorite brands are listed below, though availability to these brands will vary per location. If you don’t have access to health food stores in your area, you could consider signing up for Thrive Market (exclusive discount through this link).
I put a ⭐️ next to my personal favorites from a taste & ingredient perspective. Have a favorite brand to share or want more suggestions? Post in the Community Forum!
Flours
You can also choose to use naturally gluten-free flours like almond flour, coconut flour, and cassava flour. Please note you will have to adjust your recipe accordingly as they will not be 1:1 for regular flour.
Breads/Bagels
O’Doughs
Schar
Udi’s
Glutino
Pastas
Chickpea, lentil, and bean-based pastas will be naturally gluten-free and pack in more protein and fiber per serving!
⭐️ Trader Joe’s has a yellow lentil spaghetti that is delicious! They also have red lentil penne and black bean rotini
Whole Foods brand also has many different GF pasta options. Other GF pastas (typically rice, quinoa, and/or corn-based)
Jovial
Ancient Harvest
Tortillas & Tortilla chips
⭐️ Siete! They have a variety of tortillas made from chickpeas, almonds, cashews, and cassava. They have both soft and hard tacos (and tortilla chips!)
Beanitos & Beanfield’s both have chips made from beans
Corn chips
Baking Mixes
⭐️ Simple Mills
Glutino
King Arthur’s
Pamela’s
Sweet Loren’s
Other Brands with GF Items
⭐️ Lesser Evil
⭐️ Amy’s
Van’s
Glutino
Applegate
Food For Life
A note on ingredient quality: If possible, choose products with ingredients that are primarily organic and non-GMO. Stores such as Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods, and other health food stores can help finding higher-quality products and ingredients. If access to higher quality products isn't an option for you, choose the best option that is available to you locally.
