{Back to School} 25 Simple Food Allergy Friendly Snacks

Head back to school in style with these simple food allergy friendly snacks that are sure to be crowd pleasers. Not heading back to school? You’ll still love these simple snacks!

The other day on social media I saw that some kids already started school! I guess August is already more than halfway over, but I still can’t believe that! Here in New York most schools don’t start until after Labor Day. This year, since Labor Day is so late most kids head back the week before…but the first week of AUGUST?! I guess they finish earlier…

Food allergies have become a huge concern for schools, kids and parents nationwide. According to Food Allergy Research and Education, 1 in 13 children has a severe food allergy. That’s about 2 children in every classroom. When I was in elementary school, kids were still able to bring PB&J for lunch, but there was an optional “nut free” table. Like I wanted to sit by myself?! Today, schools are much more allergy aware and friendly!

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To protect your child and those with food allergies, send your child to school with food allergy friendly snacks! Many recipes below overlap across several food allergy categories, so there’s plenty of variety! Here it goes…

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Nut Free & Peanut Free Snacks

This category is easy because I have severe tree nut and peanut allergies. Every recipe I post is both tree nut free and peanut free! Check out my favorites…

Sunflower Seed Butter Cups

Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter with celery sticks

Nut-Free Chocolate Chip Lara Bar Lookalikes

5-Ingredient Nut-Free Trail Mix

Seed Crackers

Looking for more?? Scroll through recipes here!

Dairy Free Snacks

Who says you can’t enjoy creamy snacks without dairy? Enjoy these sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy snacks without any GI upset!

Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie via C it Nutritionally

Salted Chocolate Chia Popcorn Balls via Hummusapien

Strawberry Milkshake via C it Nutritionally

Baked Avocado Egg Rolls via C it Nutritionally

Banana Bread Muffins with No Added Sugar via C it Nutritionally

Gluten Free Snacks

Skip store-bought gluten free snacks and opt for DIY snacks that are made from whole foods and real ingredients. Here are some of my favorites…

Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges via C it Nutritionally

Raspberry Mug Cake via Strength and Sunshine

Grilled Zucchini Nachos via Two Peas & Their Pod

Chocolate Covered Fruit via C it Nutritionally

Easy Cinnamon Bun Popcorn via Big Man’s World

Egg Free Snacks

Vegan? Egg allergy? No problem! Avoid eggs, but fill up with protein with these healthy, yet simple, after school food allergy friendly snacks…

Smoked Salmon Avocado Crostini via C it Nutritionally

Avocado Toast via C it Nutritionally

Vegan Zucchini Carrot Muffins via C it Nutritionally

Banana Rice Pudding Parfaits via C it Nutritionally

Coconut Date Bars via C it Nutritionally

Grain Free Snacks 

Although whole grains are a healthy component of most diets, for those allergic to them, these snacks are in the clear for you…

Allergy Friendly Green Smoothie via C it Nutritionally

Flourless Double Chocolate Chip Muffins via Running with Spoons

Sweet Potato Bruschetta via C it Nutritionally

PB & J Yogurt Parfait via The Crowded Table

Chocolate Coconut Date Truffles via C it Nutritionally

Mediterranean-inspired Salt & Vinegar Roasted Edamame (recipe coming soon!)

What’s your favorite back to school snack? 

Happy #backtoschool season!
XO