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!
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- BLTs and cheese on whole-wheat pitas
- Baby carrots
- Homemade ranch dip
- Organic popcorn
- Warm tomato bisque with whole-wheat noodles in a thermos (her fav)
- Carrots
- Whole-wheat blueberry muffin (from the freezer)
- Whole-wheat chocolate chip cookie
- Apple and sunflower seed butter sandwich
- Whole-wheat banana pancake and cream cheese sandwiches
- Frozen smoothie pop (bananas, berries, plain yogurt, spinach, kale, and apple juice)
- Hard boiled egg
- Cantaloupe and organic grapes
- Leftover slow cooker potato soup topped with organic bacon and grated cheddar
- Apple and sunflower seed butter sandwich
- Whole-wheat blueberry muffin (from the freezer)
- Homemade egg salad
- Brown rice crackers
- Organic cheese stick
- Baby carrots
- Pineapple and raspberries
- Whole-wheat pasta salad (with carrots, tomatoes, Parmesan, and homemade vinaigrette)
- Apple slices
- Hard boiled egg
- Whole spelt pumpkin muffin
- Homemade tortilla soup with sour cream and cheese to go on top
- Sliced pears
- Cold cheese quesadillas (on whole grain corn tortillas)
- Slow cooker baked beans with leftover grass-fed cheeseburger pieces mixed in (served warm)
- Diced watermelon
- Homemade buttermilk cheese biscuits (sort of in the shape of a flower)
- Homemade “Uncrustable” with sunflower seed butter and jam (previously made and frozen and stuck with a pinwheel toothpick)
- Carrots
- Organic store bought applesauce (1-ingredient)
- Diced honeydew melon
- Black bean and cheese tostadas leftover from dinner (served cold)
- Caprese salad (mozzarella, basil, tomatoes)
- Carrots
- Whole-wheat blueberry muffin
- Fruit mix (peaches, plums, grapes)
- 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)
- Apple slices
- Grapes
- Whole-grain pretzels (Unique brand sprouted grain splits)
- Egg salad
- Brown rice crackers
- Whole spelt pumpkin muffin
- Oranges and strawberries
- 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
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! :-)
Thank you Lisa!
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.
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.
Great ideas! Thank you so much for these peanut-free suggestions:)
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/.