As a mom of a peanut allergic child, it can be a challenge to find safe snacks. Here are some of our favorite brands and products that make cooking easier. Always double check with the company and read labels as ingredients and manufacturing processe... Some of these links are affiliates links in which I might receive a small commission if you make a purchase.
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Peanut free snacks
My daughter loves the smores and birthday cake flavor. These are nut free and made in a nut free facility.
Zee Zees
These bagels are amazing. Enough said.
Just Bagels - REAL New York Bagels - Made In Da Bronx
Blue diamond almonds are a safe option as my daughter does not have a tree nut allergy. These are made in a peanut free facility.
Blue Diamond Almonds
Sunflower butter is the closest thing I have found to taste like peanut butter. We are not a fan of soy butter. This makes great no bake cookies that taste just like the real thing.
Sunbutter Natural Creamy Sunflower Butter - 16oz
Wonderful Pistachios are manufactured in a peanut free facility. Some of these links are affiliates links in which I might receive a small commission if you make a purchase.
Wonderful Pistachios
Now this one got me really excited. I am trying to eat more plant based for health. However, so many vegan recipes call for cashews. The problem is so many tree nuts are manufactured in the same facility as peanuts which is a no go in my house. I fou...
Now Foods Tree Nuts
Another peanut free alternative.
Barney Butter - Almond Butter
Our go to chocolate chip choice for years. Hershey's does a tremendous job labeling for allergens.
HERSHEY'S : Baking Chips
This was a must have when my daughter was a toddler.
Goldfish : Crackers
My daughter loves these. I always double check the ingredients. We love strawberry pretzel salad made with these.
Rold Gold : Pretzels
If you have more than a peanut allergy these are great. I actually buy them a lot. Free of the top 8 allergens.
As a mom of a peanut allergic child, it can be a challenge to find safe snacks. Here are some of our favorite candy brands. Always double check with the company as ingredients and manufacturing processes can change at any time. Some of these links ar...
One of the few gummy candies that I have found in most stores. It's nice not having to buy everything online, especially for holidays like Easter and Halloween.
Haribo Gummy Bears
Milk duds a personal favorite. I do not generally eat any candy that isn't safe for my daughter. Hershey's is great about labeling.
Milk Duds
A must have stocking stuffer every year. This is a seasonal Christmas item. When we find it we stock up. The closest thing I can find to M&Ms.
Not my personal favorite but my daughter loves them.
Dots Candy
Another favorite
Starburst
The organic pops were a favorite when my daughter was little.
Yum Earth Allergy friendly candy
Tootsie rolls always labeled for allergens. We love them.
Tootsie Roll
These were great for treats in grade school.
Smarties
Another favorite I don't have to worry about.
Sour Patch Kids in Shop by Brand - Walmart.com
Nut free chocolates. I was on the website recently and they are transitioning to being egg free too which is amazing.
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
Food Allergy Must haves
Products to help with an allergy journey.
We always have had a medical alert bracelet for my daughter. A must have for any allergy or medical condition.
MedicAlert
We use this to protect EpiPens from extreme temperatures.
FRIO Coolers – Insulated EpiPen Case
We always carry wet ones with us when we are away from home so my daughter can wipe her hands off before she eats. Hand sanitizer does not destroy allergens.
Wet Ones
Top 8 Allergen free cookbook
Allergy Mom's Lifesaving Instant Pot Cookbook
Really good for nut allergies
The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: 200 Easy...
The first food allergy cookbook I bought over 15 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. I still use it to this day. It was a lifesaver during a very scary and emotional time.
The Food Allergy News Cookbook: A Collection
I plan on ordering these soon as we have had 6 anaphylactic reactions in a year.
WellToo™ Peanut Allergen Wipes
Necessary to clean surfaces of allergens is soap and water isn't handy.
Clorox Wipes
Baking items we use
I use this gel coloring to make red velvet cake.
Amazon.com: AmeriColor
I used this cake mix for my daughter's first birthday 🎂
Cherrybrook Kitchen
Only Cocoa powder I use.
HERSHEY'S Natural Unsweetened Cocoa, 8 oz
As always read the labels but I have found Pillsbury to be good in labeling with may contain or made in a facility…
Pillsbury Cake Mixes - Walmart
Again always check the ingredient label but we have found Betty Crocker to be good also for may contain and made in a facility statements.
Betty Crocker Cake Mixes - Walmart
Honestly my favorite brownie mixes are Betty Crocker. Always read the label.
Betty Crocker Favorites Fudge Brownie Mix, 16.3 oz
