The Best Gluten-Free Granola and Cereal
If you want gluten-free granola and breakfast cereal, Madeline's carries certified gluten-free granolas from Grandy Organics in Maine plus naturally gluten-free puffed-grain cereals from Country Life Natural Foods. Every product below is either certified gluten-free or made from naturally gluten-free grains, so it is a safe pick if you avoid wheat, barley, and rye. These suit gluten-free breakfasts, yogurt toppings, and snacking.
One important note on oats: oats are only gluten-free when they are certified, because standard oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat. The Grandy oat granolas listed here are the certified gluten-free versions. The Coconola products are grain-free, and the Country Life puffs are made from rice, amaranth, or quinoa, which are gluten-free grains. If you have celiac disease, always confirm the certification on the product page.
The best gluten-free granola and cereal at Madeline's
Gluten Free Classic Granola
The certified gluten-free version of Grandy's original 1979 recipe, built on certified gluten-free oats. A simple, everyday granola. $24.99 for a 3 lb bag.
Gluten Free Honey Oat Granola
A certified gluten-free, nut-free granola made with gluten-free oats, honey, and vanilla. A good choice for nut-free households. $24.99 for a 3 lb bag.
Original Coconola
A certified gluten-free, grain-free granola built on coconut chips instead of oats. Naturally gluten-free and paleo-friendly. $9.99.
Dark Chocolate Coconola
The grain-free, certified gluten-free Coconola with coconut chips, seeds, nuts, and dark chocolate. A sweeter grain-free option. $9.99.
Peanut Butter Coconola
A grain-free granola alternative from Grandy's certified gluten-free Coconola line, built on coconut chips and cashews with added protein from peanut butter. $9.99.
Organic Puffed Brown Rice
Single-ingredient, air-popped organic brown rice. A naturally gluten-free cereal with nothing added, good for bowls or as a topping. $9.95.
Organic Puffed Amaranth
Light, airy organic amaranth puffs with a nutty, toasted flavor. Amaranth is a naturally gluten-free ancient grain. $10.95.
Organic Puffed Quinoa
Crunchy organic quinoa puffs with a nutty flavor. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, and these work as a cereal or a crunchy topping. $11.95.
How to choose a gluten-free granola or cereal
Start with whether you want oats. If you tolerate certified gluten-free oats, the Grandy oat granolas give you a classic granola texture. If you are grain-free or paleo, the Coconola line swaps oats for coconut entirely. For the simplest cereals, the Country Life puffed grains (brown rice, amaranth, quinoa) are single-ingredient and unsweetened, so you control the sugar. Watch the bag size and price: the Grandy gluten-free granolas come in larger 3 lb bags, while the Coconolas and puffs are smaller and cheaper per package. If you have celiac disease, confirm the certified gluten-free label on the product page rather than relying on the grain alone.
Frequently asked questions
Are these granolas and cereals certified gluten-free?
The Grandy Organics granolas and Coconolas listed here are certified gluten-free. The Country Life puffed cereals are made from naturally gluten-free grains (rice, amaranth, quinoa). Confirm the exact label on the product page if you have celiac disease.
Aren't oats gluten-free already?
Oats are naturally gluten-free but are frequently cross-contaminated with wheat during growing and processing. That is why only certified gluten-free oat products, like the Grandy granolas here, are safe for people avoiding gluten.
Which of these are grain-free or paleo?
The three Coconola products (Original, Dark Chocolate, and Peanut Butter) are grain-free and built on coconut instead of oats, which makes them suitable for paleo eaters.
Which have the least added sugar?
The Country Life puffed brown rice, amaranth, and quinoa are single-ingredient cereals with no added sugar. The granolas and Coconolas are sweetened, so check each label if you are watching sugar.
Related
Browse the Cereal & Granola collection, or read our guides to the best organic dried fruit and the best gifts for the foodie.