This post contains a sponsored inclusion of Brainiac, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend products we genuinely love.
"I have never been a fan of nuts, but when I was pregnant with my firstborn, I read so many articles recommending that consuming nuts during pregnancy could help prevent future nut allergies for kids. So I put my big girl pants on, pinched my nose, and gagged through as many almond butter and jelly sandwiches as I could stand. Despite all my valiant efforts, my son was allergic to nuts regardless—motherhood, am I right?
My son’s nut allergy shows up through skin irritation rather than serious respiratory issues, but I was still relieved when the preschool we selected shared they’re a nut-free campus. It seems like more daycares and preschools are opting for no-peanut environments lately, which is great for kiddos with allergies. However, if your kid doesn’t have peanut allergies and is now enrolled at a nut-free school, I understand picking easy-to-pack treats for their lunch can be a new challenge. But I promise there are plenty of tasty nut-free school snacks, and I’m here to share our favorites:
Kid-Approved Nut-Free School Snacks
Brainiac
Finally a fruit snack you can feel good about giving your kids—that actually tastes like a fruit snack and not dried fruit. These Fruit Snacks can satisfy any sweet tooth without any of those gross artificial sugars and dyes found in other brands. Brainiac Fruit Snacks are also the first ever functional fruit snack, so every serving has key nutrients to support brain health, with Omega-3s DHA and Choline.
They’re currently available in three delicious flavors online and in-store at Walmart: Berry Blast, Tropical Tango, and Sour Apple.
Brainiac
Not only does Brainiac Fruit Juice contain nutrients to support brain health development with no added sugar, but they also come in a spill-proof pouch for a mess-free school lunch experience.
The Apple Pear, Berry Beet Lemonade, and Superfruit and Veggie Punch flavors are available online and at Target stores nationwide.
MadeGood
These healthy granola bites are the perfect go-to snack for cookie loving kids.
Barnana
Plantains are a kitchen staple in most Caribbean and Latin households like ours, so I love to include a little bit of our culture in my kids’ school lunches. Plantain chips are an awesome health-conscious alternative to your typical potato chips and are still just as tasty and satisfying.
The New Primal
It can be tricky to ensure kids are getting enough protein in their diets (dino nuggets aside), so these turkey sticks make it easy by packing in 7 grams in just one serving.
Nutre Life
If your little one loves PB&J sandwiches, they’re going to be absolutely obsessed with these ready-to-eat sammies filled with rich chocolate sunflower seed butter (a great nut butter alternative) and sweet raspberry jam.
The Only Bean
These crunchy edamame snacks give the saltiness and crunch of normal potato chips while also giving over 10 grams of protein per serving.
That’s It
The only ingredient in these crispy bite-sized crisps are 100 percent organic apples, making them the perfect nutritious snack to pack.
Nature’s Bakery
Made with real fruit and whole grains, think of these as a more growing-kid-friendly spin on Fig Newtons.
Dino Bars
On top of being made with real fruit and containing no added sugar, each bar is wrapped in an edible paper to create mess-free snack time.
MadeGood
Remember those pizza-flavored Pringles? These are like that but with better-for-you ingredients. These are the perfect savory snack for any kid thats always asking for a slice of cheese pizza for dinner.
Biena
Fiber is a super important part of any diet, but it can be easily forgotten compared to other nutrients. So, leaning on snacks like these tasty chickpeas can help your little ones meet their daily intake goals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steph Alleva Cornell, Branded Content Editor
Since becoming a young mama in 2020, Steph has found joy in creating beautiful yet relatable content surrounding the raw realities of motherhood. She believes showcasing both the wonders and struggles of being a parent helps other mothers understand that they are not alone in their journey.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
McKenna Pringle, Branded Content Editorial Assistant
Ever since she was introduced to editorial work during her freshman year of college in 2019, McKenna’s passion for this field and drive to gain as much experience and knowledge as possible has only continued to grow day by day. Some of her favorite topics to write about are entertainment, culture, and lifestyle.
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This post contains a sponsored inclusion of Brainiac, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend products we genuinely love.