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Healthy and allergy friendly snacks and treats
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items 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
Snacking essentials
Lunch box favorites
baking essentials
Fuel up with breakfast
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dairy free, vegan chocolate snowman is the perfect stocking stuffer!
YumEarth Fair Trade Dairy Free Chocolate Snowman
I don’t know if this qualifies for healthy, but it is one of the best dairy free chocolates that we’ve had!
Hershey's Plant Based Extra Creamy with Almond and Sea Salt Candy, Bar 1.55 oz
Zolli GUM pops! These are delicious, with no sugar, healthy for teeth, and have gum in the middle!
ZOLLIPOPS GUM Pops 5.6oz - Sugar Free, Allergen Free, Keto & Diabetic Friendly Strawberry Lollipops with Gum in a Convenient Resealable Pouch
If you love caramels, but hate all the sugar, you’ve got to try these. Caramel that’s healthy for your teeth!
Zollipops Zolli Caramelz, Approx. 8-9 Pieces, 3 oz (85 g)
Snacking essentials
We can still have elite snacks while making healthier choices. Less preservatives, more whole ingredients.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Organic popcorn with no vegetable oils and fantastic salty taste!
LesserEvil Organic Popcorn Himalayan Sea Salt - 4.6-oz
Like Chex Mix but BETTER! This packs a punch of protein in a delicious, salty, crunchy snack
Catalina Crunch Cheddar Protein Snack Mix - 5.25 oz
These veggie loops are a delish crunchy snack with pizza flavor. Baked, not fried, hidden veggies, and 3g of protein.
Little Spoon Pizzalicious Chickpea Veggie Loop Kids' Snacks - 6oz
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!
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
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)
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
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
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
Another great flavor of these bars. a much healthier alternative and allergy friendly.
Once Upon a Farm Snack Bars Mixed Berry - 9.6oz/8ct
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
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
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
apples and mangoes and nothing else. These are so good! Allergen free!
That's it. Apples & Mangoes Flavored Fruit Bars - 6oz/5pk
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
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
Not the healthiest treat, but one of the best dairy free chocolates that we have tried!
Hershey's Plant Based Extra Creamy Almond and Sea Salt Candy, Bag 4.5 oz
These are a perfect addition to any lunch box. A protein boost in the middle of the day with added fiber!
Orgain Organic Kids 8g Protein Nutritional Shake Drink, Vanilla, 4ct
These smoothies are delicious, include vegetables, and have no added refined sugars. Perfect for packing in those lunchboxes.
Little Spoon Berry Banana Blast Organic Kids' Smoothie - 4oz Refrigerated Pouch
Delicious, no added refined sugars, hidden veggies, and easy to pack on the go.
Little Spoon Strawberry Banana Organic Kids' Smoothie - 4oz Refrigerated Pouch
Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and vegetables with no added refined sugars. These are super yummy, too.
Little Spoon Tropical Avocado Greens Organic Kids' Smoothie - 4oz Refrigerated Pouch
Freeze dried fruit snaps. Nothing but fruit and veggies make up these delicious, crunchy treats. They come in little snack packs for easy snacking on the go.
Kencko Organic Fruit Snaps Variety Pack, Freeze Dried Snacks, 5 x 0.35 oz Snack Packs
baking essentials
If you need to change the way you bake, here are the essentials you'll need
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
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
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
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
This is my favorite flour. GMO free, chemical free, and no bleaching. It is delicious!
Antimo Caputo Chefs Flour 2.2 LB (2 Pack)
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
Fuel up with breakfast
Yogurt on the go. No refined sugars, protein and probiotics, in an easy to grab and go pouch.
Little Spoon YoGos Strawberry Banana Organic Whole Milk Kids’ Yogurt Pouches – 3.5oz
These breakfast bars are a great grab and go option. Hidden veggies and superfoods and 3 grams of protein in a handy grab and go size pouch.
Little Spoon Blueberry Muffin Baked Oat Baked Bar Kids' Snacks - 5.3oz/5ct
Yogurt on the go. Delicious flavor, protein and probiotics, grab and go pouch.
Little Spoon YoGos Mango Organic Whole Milk Yogurt Kids' Yogurt Pouches - 3.5oz
This cereal is like Froot Loops without the added sugars and junk! It’s SO good! 13g of protein makes this a perfect way to fuel the start of your day
MAGIC SPOON Fruity Protein Breakfast Cereal - 7oz
This is like Reese Cups cereal, but skip the sugars and add in a ton of protein. This stuff is seriously good.
Magic Spoon Peanut Butter Grain-Free Breakfast Cereal, 7 oz Box
These taste just like cocoa puffs, but without all the added sugars and 13 g of protein and gluten free.
Magic Spoon Cocoa Grain-Free Breakfast Cereal, 7 oz Box
Move over cinnamon toast crunch! This cereal tastes better and has no refined sugars. Packed with protein and gluten free!
Magic Spoon Cinnamon Roll Grain-Free Breakfast Cereal, 7 oz Box