September 25, 2014
updated Sep 27, 2023

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Use leftover tortillas from taco night and stuff them with your child’s favorite sandwich ingredients.

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Homemade Uncrustables

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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

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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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Bento Boxes

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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

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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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Easy Egg Salad

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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?