7 Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free Snacks

Yay Lunch
Food for Thought
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3 min readFeb 9, 2021

Going nuts over planning allergy-friendly snacks for your kids? Preparing healthy after-school snacks is a great way to establish a routine, whether your kids are studying in the classroom or at the dining room table this year. We’ve made a list of 7 sweet, salty, and savory snacks, all nut-free + delicious!

  1. Nut-Free No Bake Energy Balls

These six-ingredient, no-bake, nut-free energy balls are such a yummy + healthy snack for any time of the day. This recipe template is so simple and versatile, you can add in or substitute any ingredients you have on hand to switch up the taste!

Get the Recipe: Nut Free No-Bake Energy Balls

2. Nut-Free Granola Bars

Granola bars are a great portable snack for kids, but it can be hard finding ones that don’t have nuts. This recipe uses seeds for the protein, and is a great sugar-free alternative to pre-packaged bars!

Get the Recipe: Granola Bars

3. Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather

Speaking of healthy alternatives, this fruit leather requires just 4 ingredients to prepare. Your kids will love this naturally sweet + chewy snack after finishing a day of school.

Get the Recipe: Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather

4. BBQ Popcorn

Popcorn is ALWAYS an awesome nut-free treat. Amp up a classic snack with this summertime BBQ flavor, made with spices you already have in your pantry. Great for munching on during homework time!

Get the Recipe: BBQ Flavored Popcorn

5. Turkey and Basil Cream Cheese Pinwheels

These colorful pinwheels are packed with veggies and make a tasty, filling snack or appetizer. Your kids can help out by choosing + layering the ingredients and rolling them up! Bonus: it’s a fantastic way to use up that last piece of deli meat or one last carrot sitting in your crisper.

Get the Recipe: Roasted Turkey and Basil Cream Cheese Pinwheel Sandwiches

6. Edamame Hummus

If your kids love hummus, put a twist on the classic dip by swapping the chickpeas for edamame. Creamy + nutrient-packed, this vibrant green dip is great alongside crackers or veggies.

Get the Recipe: Edamame Hummus

7. Apple Nachos

Nacho standard cheese-covered party snack! Sliced apples layered with a drizzle of almond butter topped with shaved coconut + chocolate chips (and some cinnamon, too!) — a sweet, nut-free treat that takes little effort to put together. A delicious + shareable fall snack for the whole family!

Get the Recipe: Healthy Apple Nachos with Sunflower Seed Butter and Coconut

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