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Healthy and allergy friendly snacks and treats

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So this list is near and dear to my heart as my youngest has a bunch of food allergies and my oldest has had some health issues that required her to cut out refined sugar completely. At first, our snack selection took a big hit and who doesn't love a...
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Sweet Treats

Who doesn't want a sweet treat now and then? But the refined sugar can often lead to other issues and I know we're always looking for ways to cut down on our kiddos sugar intake. This list is for you!

 
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These cookies are... SHOCKINGLY delicious. Gluten free, dairy free, peanut free! They also have very little refined sugar (only the chocolate chips). These are our favorite cookies in our house. They are so good. Did I mention that?
Simple Mills Chocolate Chip Crunchy Cookies, 5.5 oz.
 
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If you want a refined sugar free alternative to graham crackers, this is it. Gluten free, refined sugar free, dairy free, peanut free! These are so good. You honestly won't WANT to go back to regular graham crackers after trying these. mmmmmm
Simple Mills Seed and Nut Flour Sweet Thins, Honey Cinnamon, Gluten-Free, 4.25 oz
 
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If you're looking for an alternative to the sugar packed popular sandwich cookie brand, you found it. plus it's gluten, dairy, refined sugar, and peanut free! These are so delicious, your kids won't even know they are a healthier alternative
Simple Mills Nut Butter Stuffed Sandwich Cookies, Cocoa Cashew Creme, Gluten-Free, 6.7 oz
 
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You can have your brownies and eat it too! These are so tasty and gooey. gluten free and dairy free with very little refined sugar! A simple, healthier swap that no one will even notice!
Simple Mills Almond Flour Brownie Mix, Gluten-Free Baking Mix, 12.9 oz Box
 
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Top 9 allergen free granola bites in convenient little pouches. They are so good and the perfect grab and go snack!
MadeGood Chocolate Chip Granola Minis, 5 Count Box, 0.85 oz Each
 
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A perfect protein boost without the added sugar. Made with real ingredients, these are delicious and pack some staying power. The perfect grab and go snack.
Once Upon A Farm Organic Oatmeal Chocolate Refrigerated Mini Protein Bars - 4.68oz/6ct
 
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Sugar free lollipops. You heard me! Sugar free and allergy free! You don't have to say no to candy anymore.
Zollipops Natural Clean Teeth Candy - 3.1oz

Snacking essentials

We can still have elite snacks while making healthier choices. Less preservatives, more whole ingredients.

 
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Listen, we can't cut out chips completely! but I do love some baked chips. Cuts way back on the fats, but still salty and satisfying
Baked Lay’s 50% Less Fat Original Potato Chips Bag, 6.25 oz
 
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Don't sleep no veggie straws. These are satisfying and one serving is a GOOD amount. Less fats, no artificial flavors, no preservatives. but so tasty! and you can sneak in some veggies.
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws, Sea Salt, 14 oz
 
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This is a nostalgic one for me. My moms favorite snack. These are so tasty and you can eat a lot of it for relatively few calories. No artificial colors or flavors or preservatives! Gluten Free!
Smartfood Popcorn, White Cheddar, 9.75 oz
 
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protein chips! What a world we live in. The crispy, salty goodness of chips, but packed with protein. These little bags are easy to pack for lunch or grab and go.
WILDE 13g Protein Chips - Chicken & Waffles - 4ct
 
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Who doesn't love a good salt and vinegar chip. These are delicious and packed with protein from chicken and egg whites all in a convenient little grab and go bag
WILDE 13g Protein Chips - Sea Salt & Vinegar - 4ct
 
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Crunchy, salty, healthy. sign me up. These are so satisfying and with these mini bags I can toss on in my purse for a little pick me up snack during the afternoon slump
Sea Salt Roasted Edamame Beans - 6pk x 1.05oz
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Lunch box favorites

packing lunches can be a daunting task at the best of times. Throw in food restrictions and it can seem like a downright nightmare! This list will help!

 
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Soft baked granola bars without gluten, dairy, peanuts, or refined sugar. It's a win win! These are delicious, too.
Simple Mills Soft Baked Almond Flour Bars, Nutty Banana Bread, Gluten-Free, 5 Count
 
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This is a top 8 allergen free granola bar that is absolutely delish! They also have half the amount of sugar or most other bars. This is a staple for any lunch box.
MadeGood Mornings Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars, 5 Count (1.06oz Each)
 
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These are school safe rice crispy treats that are top 9 allergen free AND have nutrients from vegetables in them. Not only are they delicious, but you can sneak in those vegetables with out a trace. These are a favorite in my house
MadeGood Vanilla Crispy Squares, 6 Snacks
 
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We used to buy another brand of soft baked bars until we realized there was 20 grams of sugar in each bar! That's outrageous. Then we found these and my daughter loves them even more than the previous sugar laden ones. Gluten free, dairy free, egg fr...
Once Upon a Farm Apple and Oat Snack Bars - 9.6oz/8ct
 
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This is my daughters favorite flavor of these bars. Allergy friendly and no refined sugar and great taste!
Once Upon a Farm Snack Bars Banana Choc Chip Oat - 9.6oz/8ct
 
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Another great flavor of these bars. a much healthier alternative and allergy friendly.
Once Upon a Farm Snack Bars Mixed Berry - 9.6oz/8ct
 
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Better than applesauce. These are made with real fruits and veggies and NO added sugar. grab and go.
Once Upon a Farm Green Kale & Apples Organic Kids' Snack - 4ct/3.2oz Pouches
 
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These fruit bars are so good! and it's literally nothing but the fruit. Allergen free and delicious.
That's It. Apple And Strawberry Nutrition Bar - 6oz - 5ct
 
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Nothing but fruit in a mini bar for a quick pick me up. I love that I can pack these for lunch or throw one in the bag for a quick pick me up.
That's It. Mango Blueberry Mini Fruit Bars - 10ct/7oz
 
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apples and mangoes and nothing else. These are so good! Allergen free!
That's it. Apples & Mangoes Flavored Fruit Bars - 6oz/5pk
 
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snack pack of cookies that are gluten free, dairy free, peanut free, school safe! We love that they are an easy pack and go option for lunches.
MadeGood Organic Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Soft Baked Snack Pack - 12ct
 
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This delicious and nutritious snack is out favorite alternative to fruit by the foot. It’s a roll up of ACTUAL fruit! Four ingredients! School safe, allergy friendly, gluten free.
BEAR Raspberry Fruit Rolls - 5ct/3.5oz

baking essentials

If you need to change the way you bake, here are the essentials you'll need

 
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These chocolate chips are dairy free but still delicious. Top 9 allergen free. Just swap one for one in any recipe. We love these in chocolate chip cookies
Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegan Mini Chocolate Chips - 9oz
 
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This is my favorite one for one sugar swap in any recipe! Just replace the sugar with this zero calorie monkfruit sweetener
BetterBody Foods Monk Fruit Sweetener Blend, Zero Calorie Sweetener, 1lb
 
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Need a brown sugar substitute? I got you with this golden monk fruit sweetener. a 1 for 1 swap. We love this stuff.
BetterBody Foods Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener Blend, Sugar Substitute, 1 lb
 
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If you need a more cost effective sugar swap, this is the one! Cup for cup swap out in any recipe.
Great Value Monk Fruit & Erythritol Zero Calorie Sweetener 16 oz
 
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This is my favorite flour. GMO free, chemical free, and no bleaching. It is delicious!
Antimo Caputo Chefs Flour 2.2 LB (2 Pack)
 
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My favorite gluten free flour! Non GMO, and no chemicals. We use this a lot in baking and always have great success
Antimo Caputo Gluten Free Pizza Flour 2.2lb