Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks

RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post By Terry (Guest Post) (08/22/2008) Turkey, Cheese & ranch dressing wrapped in flour tortilla or Cream Cheese and Jelly Bagel OR Cut Up Carrots, Cheese, Pretzles & Turkey w/Ranch for dipping. Kids love to dip. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post By shelly (Guest Post) (08/07/2008) For the parents who are upset about the nut free room or school my son has the nut allergy. He could die in as little to 3 to 5 minutes after being exposed to nuts. Some children it's life or death. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post by Sherrie (11) | (10/22/2007) Contact Coming up with a nut-free lunch is a problem for many parents. One website that aims to offer a variety of creative ideas including nut-free recipes is http://www.school-lunch-ideas.com In particular you may find the following article of interest: http://www.school-lunch-ideas.com/Peanut_Free_School_Lunch_Ideas.html Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post By Sheri (Guest Post) (08/30/2007) The problem with nut, or more specifically peanut allergies is that even the smell of the nut can trigger a reaction, as opposed to most of the other allergies, such as milk or egg. That is why so many schools have established a nut-free zone. I only know this because of when I was a nursery supervisor at our church, we had so many children with nut allergies. There seems to be more and more allergic children than when we were kids. Blessings, Sheri Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post by Debbie52 (960) | (08/30/2007) Profile | Contact This must be a real tough situation. I have a friend whose grandson (whom she raises) is in a peanut free classroom. The problem is he's a very picky eater and PB & J is about all he will eat for his lunch. I know that the peanut allergy is serious and I probably don't know enough about it but her grandson is losing weight because he can't take want he wants to eat in his lunch! I just wonder if all parents comply with this rule because nuts are in things you'd never suspect. I wonder then if there's like a "nut police" at this school to enforce the rule. I also would wonder how many students at this school have a nut allergy as compared to how many don't. Also, another poster brings up a good point....there are other food allergies too and where do they draw the line? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post By rae (Guest Post) (08/29/2007) My kids school is also a nut free zone. I make mini muffins like banana, apple etc or cheese scones. Try chocolate crackles (treat) homemade biscuits. There are heaps of things you can make without nuts. My kids also take small long life cartons of milk, great frozen on a hot day. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post by Jantoo (735) | (08/27/2007) Contact You're a sweet, patient mom to go along with this. I hope in the older grades that the child who has a nut allergy learns to deal with it himself. It makes me wonder - what about the child who has milk, soy, egg, wheat, corn, etc. allergies? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post By jean (Guest Post) (08/27/2007) Does he like yogurt? If he does, freeze the carton and it will be thawed and ready to go at lunch. You could make quesadillas with cheese, beans, meat, or wraps with the small size tortillas. If he likes canned or homemade baked beans, they could be sent. If he'll eat cold pizza, send a slice or two, leftover or homemade. A bagel and cream cheese(1/2 if he's not a big eater) sandwich. Hope this is of some help. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post By GTIChick (Guest Post) (08/27/2007) I've been researching bento lunches for my toddler, and some moms have been doing cream cheese and ham rolled in tortillas, boiled eggs that have been molded into shapes using Japanese egg molds, fruit kebabs, and rice balls. I just got some of the supplies from an eBay seller, but if you have an Asian market near you, they might have some items. If you do a search on "bento blog" you'll be able to see photos and descriptions of lunches people have created. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ideas for Nut Free Lunch Snacks Post By (Guest Post) (08/27/2007) How about beef jerky for a snack? Could he bring soy nuts? (They aren't really nuts?) Try anything dried - fruit, even veggies and things they freeze dry for camping. Crackers? They now have packed lunch snacks with ham, etc., too, but they are pricey. Could you make your own? You could also explore Japanese snacks, etc. They have lots of dried things, like dried peas! Report Spam or Abuse