These days so many schools have nut-free tables or classrooms, or are even entirely nut-free! I know when I was first required to pack nut-free lunches for my daughters, I was pretty worried about this uncharted territory. I really had to focus on every.little.thing I was packing to make sure there was no cross contamination or broken rules.
I eventually got used to it of course, but for all those who are still figuring out how to pack an allergy-friendly school lunch this year or are even looking for ideas for a kid of your own that has a nut allergy, then this is for you! You can check out some more nut-free school lunch ideas in the School Lunch Roundup Series.
Homemade pizza “Lunchable” including whole-wheat pitas (cut with culinary scissors), grated cheese, natural pepperoni pieces by Applegate, and tomato sauce
Frozen peas
Sliced grapefruit
Macaroni and broccoli cheese casserole with homegrown diced tomatoes on top (leftover, cold)
Organic popcorn and shredded wheat (Barbara’s brand)
Caprese salad (local tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and a little salt),
Celery and carrots
Homemade onion dip (for the chips and veggies)
Organic Kettle potato chips (a special treat)
Whole-grain wafer crackers
Cheddar cheese
Frozen peas
Grapes
Organic ham
Dark chocolate
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karla
Have my daughter who is allergic to nuts and coming up with nut free lunch ideas can be difficult. All these recipes sound and look delicious. Thank you so much:)
Can I just say, I love you. I’ve looked at so, so many suggestions on non peanut lunch/snack ideas and yours are by far the BEST. Simple recipes for picky eaters. I can’t thank you enough for putting this together.
My daughter has an egg and nut allergy. I know it is frustrating for parents to try to come up with nut free lunches, but think of the possibility that you could be saving a child’s life! Thanks for the ideas! :-)
Just stating a small fact that may have been over looked . Peas are in the same family as peanuts they can and often do cause reactions that are blamed on peanuts. My child is allergic to all nuts including peas anything in the legume family can trigger a reaction.
Thank you so much for writing this piece. My son is allergic to peanuts, and it is always a scary thing to send him off to school everyday. Sometimes, I am just happy to have him come home every day without any dreadful phone calls. I would like to reiterate that this allergy is life-threatening. I can understand people without food allergies feeling inconvenienced, but none of us want to inconvenience others. We just want our kids safe and secure in school, and to come home alive. Just as a little tip, MANY chocolates that appear to be nut or peanut free, are actually NOT. Manufacturers are not required to list any possible cross contamination of major allergens if they do not want to. Therefore, MOST chocolates (chocolate chips, chocolate bars etc.) are not nut free. A good source of nut free/peanut free/dairy free chocolate is from Enjoy Life. It actually tastes pretty good too. Thank you for helping people navigate through nut free living. It truly is a lifesaver.
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Have my daughter who is allergic to nuts and coming up with nut free lunch ideas can be difficult. All these recipes sound and look delicious. Thank you so much:)
Where did you buy all the silicone muffin/snack containers??
Im looking for all different shapes, colors and sizes…
You can find them here: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/my-favorite-school-lunch-supplies/.
Great ideas! Thank you so much for these peanut-free suggestions:)
Can I just say, I love you. I’ve looked at so, so many suggestions on non peanut lunch/snack ideas and yours are by far the BEST. Simple recipes for picky eaters. I can’t thank you enough for putting this together.
Sharing this with a bunch of my friends because I know how much this will help them. And I am sure the kids will love it too.
Thank you Lisa!
My daughter has an egg and nut allergy. I know it is frustrating for parents to try to come up with nut free lunches, but think of the possibility that you could be saving a child’s life! Thanks for the ideas! :-)
Just stating a small fact that may have been over looked . Peas are in the same family as peanuts they can and often do cause reactions that are blamed on peanuts. My child is allergic to all nuts including peas anything in the legume family can trigger a reaction.
Thank you so much for writing this piece. My son is allergic to peanuts, and it is always a scary thing to send him off to school everyday. Sometimes, I am just happy to have him come home every day without any dreadful phone calls. I would like to reiterate that this allergy is life-threatening. I can understand people without food allergies feeling inconvenienced, but none of us want to inconvenience others. We just want our kids safe and secure in school, and to come home alive. Just as a little tip, MANY chocolates that appear to be nut or peanut free, are actually NOT. Manufacturers are not required to list any possible cross contamination of major allergens if they do not want to. Therefore, MOST chocolates (chocolate chips, chocolate bars etc.) are not nut free. A good source of nut free/peanut free/dairy free chocolate is from Enjoy Life. It actually tastes pretty good too. Thank you for helping people navigate through nut free living. It truly is a lifesaver.