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10 Nut-Free School Lunch Ideas

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.

Related: Top 5 Lunchboxes We’ve Tested

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:

1. Pizza Mini Quiches

pizza mini quiches in a lunchbox

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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2. Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

lots of chicken nuggets in a small red container

Skip the drive-thru and make these copycat chickfila nuggets to pack for lunch this week.

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3. Apple Cheese Quesadilla

cheese quesadilla with apple slices, dip and vegetables in a lunchbox

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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4. Cobb Salad Lunch Wrap

a green lunch wrap with plantain chips and fresh fruit

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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5. Ham Tacos

three lunchboxes with ham lunch options

While this post has 5 lunch ideas using ham, I have to highlight the fun ham tacos! Use leftover tortillas from taco night and stuff them with your child’s favorite sandwich ingredients.

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6. Homemade Uncrustables

small stack of homemade uncrustable sandwiches

A nut allergy doesn’t mean your kids have to miss out on the coveted uncrustables! Make your own DIY uncrustables using my recipe and one of our top 5 nut-free peanut butter alternatives.

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7. Chicken Burrito Bowls

burrito bowl in a lunchbox with carrots and pineapple

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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8. Bento Boxes

three bento boxes homemade and lined on a countertop

The thing I love about building bistro 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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9. Grilled Cheese Dippers

thermos of tomato soup with small container of sliced grilled cheese

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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10. Easy Egg Salad

egg salad in a lunchbox with pita chips and turkey roll ups

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?

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10 easy and delicious nut-free school lunch ideas!

  • Author: MOMables – Laura Fuentes
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 lunches
  • Category: lunch
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. 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.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 box
  • Calories: 431
  • Sugar: 2.8g
  • Sodium: 1317.8mg
  • Fat: 22.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.3g
  • Fiber: 4.8g
  • Protein: 22.3g
  • Cholesterol: 59.3mg

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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

    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!

    ★★★★★

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  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?

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  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.

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    • 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!

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  7. Jennifer Ayres

    September 28, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    This is totally awesome! Thanks!

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