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10 Nut-Free School Lunch Ideas

by Laura Fuentes

September 25, 2014
updated Sep 27, 2023
5 from 2 votes
10 easy and delicious nut-free school lunch ideas!
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Do your kids have nut allergies or go to a nut-free school? In this post, you’ll find yummy nut-free lunch options that kids will love.

With food allergies on the rise, more and more non-allergic families are finding nut-free rules being implemented in schools to ensure student safety.

No need to worry, you can still pack your kid’s favorite foods while making sure everyone is safe.

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I can’t tell you how often I hear “what can I pack if I can’t send PB&J?”

First of all, it’s good to know that you can stick to your PB & J routine by simply swapping the ingredients for one of these peanut butter alternatives. Watch the video below to see some yummy nut-free butter options, how they spread, and which is best for sandwiches.

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Want more ideas to help you pack a variety in the lunchbox? Check out the 101 Packed Lunches eBook. With that many recipes, you won’t be running out of ideas anytime soon.

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Nut-free Lunch Recieps

While there’s nothing like a good PB & J, here are a few ideas to get you thinking outside the peanut butter sandwich:

Pizza Mini Quiches
5 from 20 votes
Not only a fun nut-free lunch idea but these pizza mini quiches are grain-free as well. These bite-size pizzas work great for lunch, snack or breakfast
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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets
Skip the drive-thru and make these copycat chickfila nuggets to pack for lunch this week.
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Apple Cheese Quesadilla
5 from 14 votes
Quesadillas don’t have to just be filled with meat. Try filling your quesadillas it with Apple & Cheese! When you grill or toast the quesadilla, the cheese melts and marries the two flavors together, creating the perfect bite.
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Cobb Salad Lunch Wrap
5 from 8 votes
These healthy wraps are free from nuts but filled with amazing flavors! Click the button below to see all my favorite lunch wrap recipes.
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Pack these lunches with one of our favorite nut-free school snack ideas!

Ham Tacos
5 from 16 votes
Use leftover tortillas from taco night and stuff them with your child’s favorite sandwich ingredients.
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Homemade Uncrustables
5 from 48 votes
A nut allergy doesn’t mean your kids have to miss out on the coveted uncrustables! Make your own DIY uncrustables using my recipe.
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Chicken Burrito Bowls
5 from 11 votes
These Low Carb Chicken Burrito Bowls are filling, healthy and packed with flavor. They’re perfect for older kids who need a nut-free lunch option.
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Cali Bistro Box
Bento Boxes
5 from 7 votes
The thing I love about building bento boxes for my kids is that I can custom pack them with each child’s favorite ingredients, using whatever i have on hand. Get my best tips & recipes for bento boxes using the button below.
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grilled cheese stick dipping into a small dish of tomato soup
Grilled Cheese Dippers
5 from 9 votes
These grilled cheese dippers pair perfectly with a veggie tomato soup. Trust me, veggies are a lot more fun when the come in dip form, and kids never know the difference!
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egg salad in a bowl
Easy Egg Salad
5 from 14 votes
Skip the sandwich and make a bistro box with my no-mayo egg salad recipe. My kids love this one served with pita chips and a side of fresh fruit or turkey roll ups!
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Which of these nut-free school lunch ideas are your favorite?

10 Nut-Free School Lunch Ideas | Pizza Bento Box

Laura Fuentes
5 from 2 votes
10 easy and delicious nut-free school lunch ideas!
Servings: 2 lunches
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

Pizza Lovers Bento Box

  • 2 single-serve hummus cups
  • 2 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 2 ounces Mozzarella cheese cubes
  • 12 black olives
  • ½ cup roasted red bell peppers
  • Pita chips

Instructions
 

  • Divide the ingredients between 2 lunch containers with compartments. Keep the crackers separate from the rest of the ingredients to prevent them from getting soggy.

Equipment

The Best Homemade Kids’ Lunches on the Planet
Kids Lunch Box

Nutrition

Serving: 1boxCalories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 36.3gProtein: 22.3gFat: 22.2gSaturated Fat: 6.2gCholesterol: 59.3mgSodium: 1317.8mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 2.8g
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  1. Bridget Bork

    June 06, 2022 at 5:48 am

    It is so hard to choose a recipe because they are all so good!

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  2. kimberly

    July 02, 2021 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for all these options! my daughter is in a nut-free classroom so these ideas are really helpful since PBJs won’t work anymore!

    Reply
  3. Kim

    August 30, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    That’s a great start with a couple good ideas, but running out of options. What do you do for a kid who also doesn’t like any lunch meat or cheese and has no microwave access?

    Reply
  4. Jamie Burton

    September 10, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I LOVE your Lady Bug Pasta and Meatball Swords!!!! With my family I add veggies to my meatballs all the time!!!! They love it!
    Food allergies and sensitivities are so prevalent and so misunderstood. As a fellow mom with children with food allergies and food sensitivities I am very passionate about nutrition and health. Like you, I have made it a mission to educate as many people as I can about food allergies and sensitivities and how easy it is to work around them in a tasty fun way.
    I love what you are doing!

    Reply
  5. Rashelle

    October 05, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    Thank you for these great nut free recipe ideas Laura. These will definitely come in handy. Our school system uses Snacksafely guidelines for parents to know what kind of snacks they can buy and send in that don’t have allergens, and together with your homemade allergen free recipes, they go hand in hand, a great match. Thank you.

    Reply
    • MOMables

      October 06, 2014 at 6:26 am

      you are welcome!

      Reply
  6. Nicole

    September 28, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I am a 12 year old girl that just loves making new, creative and healthy lunches for myself and my sisters. I just bought your cookbook and I love it! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • MOMables

      September 29, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Thank you Nicole! I am thrilled to inspire you to make better food for you and your sisters!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer Ayres

    September 28, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    This is totally awesome! Thanks!

    Reply

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