Pop-Tarts vs Granola:
Which Is Gluten-Free?
Two grab-and-go breakfasts. Pop-Tarts are wheat-based, while granola depends entirely on whether the oats are certified gluten-free.
Granola is the safer celiac choice — Granola depends on the brand or preparation, while Pop-Tarts contains gluten.
Verdicts last reviewed July 2026 · based on FDA gluten-free labeling rules and Celiac Disease Foundation guidance
Granola is the safer celiac choice — Granola depends on the brand or preparation, while Pop-Tarts contains gluten.
Pop-Tarts
No. Pop-Tarts are made with wheat flour and contain gluten. Gluten-free toaster pastries are available from other brands.
Watch out for:
- Wheat flour pastry
- No gluten-free version of the brand
- Shared toaster cross-contamination
Granola
Most granola contains oats that are cross-contaminated with wheat. Only eat granola made with certified gluten-free oats. Many also contain barley malt sweetener.
Watch out for:
- Oats are almost always cross-contaminated
- Barley malt syrup as sweetener
- Wheat flour in some recipes
Gluten-free swaps
Instead of Pop-Tarts:
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