Even homeschooling families aren’t immune to allergy free lunch and snack situations. Since we participate in groups and co-ops, we often have peanut-free or nut-free groupings. I admit, as our family is a huge fan of the PBJ-scene, I had to find some alternatives for my boys (they are picky about other options!). But, really, it’s not hard to come up with a strong bench of allergy free snack options for back to school that any kid would love!
Thank you to BJ’s Wholesale Club for sponsoring these ideas.
5 Allergy Free Snack Options for Back to School
Now, not every option listed here addresses every allergy concern. So you’ll have to select for your own particular situations. All of the options are nut free. Some are gluten-free, and some are dairy-free. Some are ALL three! There’s a lot of combinations here to pick from for any allergy situation.
Please always read package labels before consuming foods. Ingredients are subject to change over time, and may differ by brand!
Popcorn and Apples – A light pairing that satisfies both the desire for crunch and sweet! Make life easy with some grab and go Mott’s Organic Apples in the snack pack size! And Wellesley Farms Organic White Cheddar Popcorn is the way to go! Nut free, gluten free, soy free, non GMO. Contains corn, dairy.
Hummus and Carrots – Protein packed and gets the veggies in too! Kids love to dip their food into sauces, right? My boys love original hummus flavor, and I love that they are snacking without the sugar. Nut free, gluten free, dairy free. Contains soybean oil.
Strawberry Salsa with Pita – Unique with a sweet and salty combination. It’s a refreshing alternative to the typical savory “chips and salsa” option (also a great choice!). This fruit salsa is easy to whip up if you have a handy chopper machine. Kids love digging into the pile of strawberries and fruit with their “pita spoons.” Nut free, dairy free, soy free. Contains wheat.
Tomatoes & Mozzarella Kabobs – Kids love food on a stick! And this pairing is another veggie and protein powered options for little fingers to grab and eat. We love the mozzarella balls that are packed with oil and seasonings because it gives the snack a little more flavor. Of course, supervision with kabob sticks is needed. Or get the child-safe bento box sticks! Nut free, gluten free, soy free. Contains diary.
Chicken & BBQ dip – If your kids need a heartier snack, go for these Harvestland Grilled Chicken Strips. Precooked chicken is great eaten cold, on salads, or could be heated up for a dinner. But kids love to just grab it cold and dip in BBQ sauce, or in my boys’ case: ketchup! Nut free, gluten free, dairy free. Contains soybean oil.
There you have it! Five healthful and allergy free snack pairings for back to school. Stock your fridge with these easy-to-make snacking options for packing in kids’ lunches, or pulling from the fridge when they get home in the afternoons!
You know what else I love about all these snacks? I got them in bulk at BJ’s Wholesale Club! BJ’s offers so many organic and whole foods options these days, and with the added savings of purchasing in bulk, I love stocking up on snacks and staples. And, BJ’s is always working to simplify their product labeling. They’re making it easier for kids to eat allergy free. Check out the BJ’s journal in stores and online for more great ideas for allergy free snack pairings.
Also check out BJ’s new Box Tops program. Specially marked packages offer bonus Box Tops, AND every Club location will be picking a school to win an additional 5,000 Box Tops.
What are your favorite healthful and allergy free snack ideas? 
This post was sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club, and as a BJ’s Blog Ambassador, I was provided gift cards to facilitate this posting. All opinions are my own.
