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The Best Snacks for Kids with Food Allergies

We put gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free treats and products to the test. Here, our favorite picks for kids with food allergies.

By Alisa Stoudt

  • Courtesy of Cherrybrook Kitchen

    Cherrybrook Kitchen Mixes

    These yummy box mixes come in 10 different peanut-, dairy-, egg-, and nut-free varieties (everything from brownies to pancakes) and seven gluten-free mixes. Even better, they're super easy to whip up and taste so good you'll hardly notice they're allergy-free. As one tester/baker noted, "it took less than five minutes to get the chocolate chip cookies in the oven, and I couldn't stop licking the bowl while cleaning up!"

    Good for: Kids with gluten, dairy, egg, and nut allergies
    Find it: At select grocery and health food stores nationwide and their online shop, from $4.29 to $5.45

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  • Courtesy of Divvies

    Divvies Cookies, Cupcakes, Popcorn, and Candy

    Got a birthday party in the works? Consider having these goodies (all nut-, egg-, and milk-free) from Divvies. The frost-your-own-cupcakes were a total hit with our testers -- other party- and kid-friendly foods include cookies and popcorn for a crowd (scoop and bags included).

    Good for: Kids with peanut, tree nut, egg, and dairy allergies
    Find it: On their Web site, from $5 to $60

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  • LesserEvil Krinkle Sticks

    Even though potatoes are safe for people with gluten allergies, potato chips aren't always (some seasonings may contain gluten). Our testers loved this tasty solution from LesserEvil: a totally gluten-free potato snack called Krinkle Sticks, with a "crunchy, airy texture." With only 2.5 grams of fat per serving (and no trans or saturated fats), these sticks are a healthy, safe chip swap. Available in Cheddar, Veggie, Sour Cream & Onion and Original Sea Salt!

    Good for: Kids with gluten allergies
    Find it: At select grocery and specialty food stores nationwide, for $3.49 a box or a four-pack online for $15

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  • Courtesy of Snikidy Snacks

    Snikiddy Snacks Puffs

    These organic and gluten-free puffs (they're made from corn) come in fun flavors like "Pizza Pie," "Grilled Cheese," and "Rockin' Ranch" -- and our testers devoured them all. One called them "a totally delicious snack."

    Good for: Kids with gluten allergies
    Find it: At select retailers (check their Web site for a full list), from $2.99 to $3.99

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  • Courtesy of Vermont Nut Free

    Vermont Nut Free Chocolates

    There's no telling which nuts may lurk within a box of chocolates -- that is, unless they're Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, which are all produced in a completely nut-free facility so there's no risk of cross-contamination.

    Good for: Kids with peanut and tree nut allergies
    Find it: At specialty stores and online, from $0.40 to $42

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  • Courtesy of Amy's Kitchen

    Amy's Kitchen Frozen Meals

    Sometimes you just need to get dinner on the table -- stat. Cue Amy's Kitchen, the maker of yummy, organic frozen meals, which now has peanut-, fish-, shellfish-, and egg-free versions of many kids' favorite dinners. We loved the gluten-free baked ziti meal and tree nut-free mac & cheese bowl.

    Good for: Kids with gluten, egg, or dairy allergies
    Find it: At select grocery and health food stores nationwide, from $2.29 to $4.29

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  • Allergy-Friendly Peach Crisp
    Allergy-Friendly Peach Crisp

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  • Courtesy of Enjoy Life Foods

    Enjoy Life Natural Brands Granola

    Perfect for breakfast or an after-school snack, Enjoy Life's granola is made from brown rice instead of other grains, making it a delish treat for kids with gluten allergies. It's also totally nut-free. One tester noted that it's not quite as crunchy as regular granola, but still had great cinnamon-y taste. Also available in Very Berry Crunch and Cranapple Crunch.

    Good for: Kids with gluten and nut allergies
    Find it: At select grocery and health food stores nationwide, $4.99

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  • Courtesy of Simple Food Inc.

    Simple Food Inc. Soynut Butters

    With more and more schools banning peanut butter to keep kids with allergies safe, all parents may want to take note of these organic, nut-free butters that come in five cool flavors: Chocolate, Cinnamon Sugar, No Sugar-No Salt, Sea Salted, and Slightly Sweet. While some of our testers noticed the butters were a little grainier than your standard PB, it didn't seem to matter to the kids -- they gobbled their sandwiches up anyway.

    Good for: Kids with peanut and tree nut allergies
    Find it: Online and at select health food stores nationwide, from $4.99 to $7.99

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