5 Gluten-Free High-Fiber Snacks to Eat Pre-Workout

by Amy Valpone

Montrose Digital Studio
Montrose Digital Studio

These high-fiber snacks are surprisingly easy to make and are big on taste--despite being free of gluten, diary, and soy. They're delicious even if you don't have any food allergies!


1. Trail Mix Quickie Oats: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup Enjoy Life Foods nut-free trail mix, 1/4 cup gluten-free oats, 1/3 cup almond milk; microwave on high for 5 minutes until oats are warm and water is absorbed. Add more almond milk if needed. Serve warm.

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2. Cranberry Coconut Yogurt: 1 cup dairy-free coconut milk yogurt topped with 1/4 cup Earthbound Farm organic dried cranberries, 3 tbsp. pistachios, and 1 tsp. coconut flakes.

3. Cocoa Roasted Walnuts and Chickpeas: Drain 1 (15 oz.) can of chickpeas; toss with 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1/3 cup walnuts, and 1 tbsp. cocoa powder. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven; set aside to cool for 5 minutes and serve.

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4. Avocado Chia Smoothie: Combine 1 ripe avocado, 2 tsp. chia seeds, 1 ripe banana, 1 cup ice, and 1/2 cup almond milk in a blender; pulse until smooth and serve chilled.

5. Almond Butter and Flax-Stuffed Pears: Slice 1 large pear into 4 pieces. Top each slice with 1/2 tsp. almond butter and 1/4 tsp. ground flaxseeds. Serve.

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