Are Snickers Gluten-Free?

By Hayley Simpson / Last Modified On August 27, 2023

Everyone has their favorite candy bar; for many, it’s the one and only Snickers. Who can really say no to the combination of milk chocolate, soft nougat, crunchy peanuts, and smooth caramel? I certainly can’t!

Today we’re tackling the big question: are Snickers gluten-free? We’ll answer this and share all the necessary information so you know exactly which Snickers are gluten-free in 2023.

Are Snickers Gluten-Free?

So, do Snickers have gluten, or are they safe for celiacs? Snickers do not have any ingredients containing gluten. But we can’t say with 100% certainty that the candy bar is safe for celiacs. This is because Snickers doesn’t include a certified or standard gluten-free label.

Mars Wrigley, the company that owns Snickers, doesn’t actually label any of their products gluten-free. They state that allergen information will always be contained on the product’s label, and they encourage consumers to always check the label for updated nutritional, ingredient, and allergen information.

Now, Snickers produces a lot of gluten-free chocolate bars. But without confirmation from the company (which doesn’t have any specific gluten-free information on the official website), we can’t definitively guarantee that the Snickers candy bars aren’t cross-contaminated with any gluten ingredients in the manufacturing process. So it’s up to the celiac consumer whether they believe Snickers are safe to eat.

What Are the Ingredients in Snickers?

According to the official Snickers website, here are the current gluten-free ingredients in a Snickers Milk Chocolate Candy Bar:

• Milk chocolate
• Peanuts
• Corn syrup
• Sugar
• Palm oil
• Skim milk
• Lactose
• Salt
• Egg whites
• Artificial flavor

The current allergen information (but double-check packaging for confirmation) is that Snickers contains peanuts, milk, egg, and soy, and it may contain tree nuts. There’s no mention of wheat.

Gluten-Free Snickers Products

 

This is the current list of Snickers products, and the following are the ones that do not contain gluten. But as mentioned, none of these products (in all their different shapes and sizes) include gluten-free labels:

• Almond
• Creamy Peanut Butter Squared (contains peanut flour, which is naturally gluten-free).
• Dark Chocolate Almond Brownie
• Fun Size
• Minis
• Original Snickers Milk Chocolate Candy Bar
• Peanut Brownie Squares
• Peanut Butter Squared
• White Chocolate

Get any Snickers products delivered to your doorstep by visiting the Snickers store on Amazon.

Related: Do you know what’s just as deliciously fudgy as Snickers Peanut Brownie bars? This gluten-free chocolate bundt cake.

Snickers Products to Avoid

There are a few Snickers products we recommend avoiding: Hi-Protein products, Snickers Ice Cream Bars, and the Snickers Ice Cream Pint. This is because the official Snickers website states that they each may contain wheat.

Related: Make your own gluten-free ice cream at home and pair it with this delectable homemade chocolate sauce for a winning dessert combination.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Bar Alternatives

Here are our top recommendations for gluten-free chocolate candy alternatives that are similar to Snickers.

Alter Eco

 

Alter Eco’s mission is to create “the cleanest and greenest crave-able food.” Basically, eating their chocolate is a treat for you and the planet. That’s a philosophy we can get behind! The company offers a range of gluten-free chocolate options, but the closest to Snickers would be the Salted Caramel Truffles (for that quintessential sweet and salty taste) or the Almond/Hazelnut Butter Bombs. They’re like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but made with organic ingredients.

Butterfinger

 

With this tagline: “crispety, crunchety, peanut buttery,” Butterfinger Candy Bars certainly fit the brief. Plus, there’s a big old gluten-free label right on the front of the wrapper. You get crispy peanut butter wrapped in smooth milk chocolate, so all you’re missing is that soft Snickers nougat. Just don’t mistakenly pick up a Butterfinger Crisp Bar, as the “crisp” contains gluten.

Hershey’s

 

Hershey’s has a gluten-free statement on its website. It states that its gluten-free products have been fully evaluated in accordance with the FDA’s rule that only products with less than 20 parts per million of gluten can have a gluten-free label. The company encourages consumers to double-check packaging for an updated and accurate list of ingredients before buying.

But Hershey’s gluten-free products include Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups if you want something like Snickers Creamy Peanut Butter Bars. This includes the Creamy, Crunchy, Dark Chocolate, and Chocolate Lovers variations. Heath Milk Chocolate English Toffee Candy Bars have a similar caramel taste, as do Milk Duds.

If you want Snickers without the nougat, you need to try a Payday Chocolatey Covered Peanut and Caramel Candy Bar. Finally, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with Almonds Candy Bars are perfect for fans of the Snickers Almond range.

Jeavons

UK readers, we have a treat for you (or for US readers who don’t mind paying for shipping). Jeavons Toffee is a family-owned business producing vegan and gluten-free chocolate. Jeavons Rabble is the closest to Snickers. It includes two fingers made with a dairy-free chocolate alternative that’s wrapped around soft chewy toffee and salty roasted peanuts.

Kinder

 

If you’re looking for a plain gluten-free milk chocolate bar alternative to Snickers, may we suggest Kinder Chocolate? It might be just milk chocolate, but Kinder is seriously some of the smoothest, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate available on the market today. Just make sure you only get Kinder Chocolate and not Kinder Bueno, as that does contain wheat.

Skor

 

Skor Candy Bars include crisp butter toffee in a milk chocolate coating if you’re a sucker for the caramel in Snickers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Mini Snickers Gluten-Free?

Mini Snickers are gluten-free in that they do not contain any gluten ingredients. However, they don’t have a gluten-free label.

Are Fun Size Snickers Gluten-Free?

Fun Size Snickers are gluten-free and don’t include any gluten-containing ingredients, but they don’t come with a gluten-free label.

Are Peanut Butter Snickers Gluten-Free?

Yes, both the Snickers Peanut Butter and Creamy Peanut Butter products don’t contain any ingredients with gluten. But as above, please note that they don’t include a gluten-free label.

Are Snickers Vegan?

No, Snickers candy bars are not vegan, as they include both milk and egg.

Do Snickers Have Peanuts?

Yes, original Snickers candy bars contain peanuts. Today, they also have a range of almond Snickers bars.

Who Are Snickers Made By?

Snickers is a part of the Mars Wrigley conglomerate.

Why Are Snickers Not Certified Gluten-Free?

While Snickers don’t include any gluten-containing ingredients, they’re not certified gluten-free. In fact, no Mars Wrigley chocolate bars are certified gluten-free. While we don’t know the exact reason why, it’s a rigorous process to become certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. All ingredients and products must contain less than 10 parts per million of gluten and all finished products and equipment must undergo ongoing testing, including an annual audit.

Is it Snickers Time?

So, are Snickers gluten-free? While they don’t have any gluten-containing ingredients, they are missing a gluten-free label. Trust your gut (literally) when it comes to Snickers products, or try one of the gluten-free alternatives mentioned.

Worst case scenario? Get your chocolate fix with a homemade batch of gluten-free chocolate cookies. They are just as (or even more) mouthwateringly delicious as Snickers.