School is back in session and that means one thing–packing snacks and lunches every day. This can be tricky if your child has a food allergy or if your school has a food restriction policy (no nuts, etc.). Fortunately, there are many great, delicious options when it comes to allergy friendly snack and lunch ideas.
Here are 20 allergy friendly snack and lunch ideas that will hopefully make your snack and lunch packing a little easier:
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws
A healthier potato chip alternative that is widely available in larger bags or individual size bags for easy grab and go. If you are managing a milk allergy, a few flavors do contain milk.
MadeGood Granola Bars
Nut and dairy free, these bars are a good granola bar substitute for those with multiple allergens.
MadeGood Vanilla Crispy Squares
An all-time favorite in our house. An allergy friendly rice krispy treat with no butter.
Bear Real Fruit Yoyos
Made with a whole cup of fresh fruit, these are easy to keep on hand and toss into your kid’s lunch.
Fruit Strips
Available by a wide variety of companies in a number of flavors.
Crackers
There are many different types of crackers to choose from, but my dairy allergic son prefers Ritz or Club Crackers.
Enjoy Life Chewy Bars
A granola bar alternative that is gluten and top 14 allergen free.
Apple Sauce
Made-for-lunchbox pouches and cups are easy for little hands to open and enjoy on the go.
SkinnyPop Popcorn
Surprisingly dairy free, all flavors are great options for a class party or movie day.
Abe’s Muffins
Free from eggs, milk, and nuts, these muffins are school and allergy friendly. Available in mini or large sizes.
PopCorners
Available in many different flavors. If you are managing a milk allergy, a few flavors contain milk.
Pretzels
A widely available snack that is available gluten free.
Fruit Snacks
An easy snack that all kids can enjoy.
That’s It Fruit Bars
Each bar contains 100% fruit and is gluten and top 12 allergen free.
Apple with SunButter
SunButter is a widely accepted, school-approved peanut butter alternative. Check with your school to see if it is allowed.
Bare Apple Chips
Made with only apples, they are available in larger or individual bags.
Chex Mix
The Traditional flavor is allergy friendly, but it does contain wheat and soy. Other flavors also include milk.
Barnum’s Animal Crackers
The longtime kid favorite animal cracker is allergy friendly, but it does contain wheat and soy.
Enjoy Life Breakfast Ovals
Gluten and top 14 allergen free, these breakfast ovals are delicious and come in a variety of flavors.
Better Bites Bakery Cake Bites
Top 8 allergen free and a great way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion with the whole class.
We hope this list is helpful for you as you plan out snacks and lunch options for your student(s) this year. With so many options to choose from, your child is sure to find something on this list that they would love to bring to school. Have a great school year!
