This list of Peanut-Free and Tree Nut-Free Packaged Snacks is designed to help parents and caretakers who need to provide allergy-friendly snacks for their own kids or to an entire school class or daycare.
*Originally published August 2019. Updated August 2024*
Hi friends!
This roundup of Peanut Free & Tree Nut Free Packaged Snacks for School has been highly requested. You guys have been asking me for nut-free ideas for YEARS, literally…and to be honest, I’ve been putting it off. I’m not an allergy mama. My kids don’t have allergies and their school doesn’t require them to be nut-free so I selfishly haven’t had a whole lot of reason to write this post. But I finally sat down and did it!
Note that all of these snack ideas would also be great in lunch boxes. If you need help with packed lunch ideas, check out my guide: A Month of Easy Packed Lunches For Kids.
I have a whole series on best of store-bought packaged snacks if you need more ideas:
Snacks from certain stores:
- Healthy Amazon Snacks
- Best Trader Joe’s Snacks
- Best Healthy Walmart Snacks
- Healthy Snacks At Costco For The Whole Family
- Best ALDI Healthy Snacks
- Best Healthy Snacks at Target
Types of snacks:
- Best Healthy Gluten-Free Snacks
- High Protein Snack Ideas
- Healthy Fruit Snacks
- Healthy Store-Bought Tortillas
- Best Boxed Mac and Cheese
- Healthy Crackers for Kids and Adults
- Best Low-Sugar Yogurts
- Lower Sugar Cereal For Kids
- Healthy Store-Bought Granola Bars for Kids
- Individually Wrapped Snack Ideas
- Best Frozen Waffles
A few things to note before we go further:
- This is not an all-inclusive list. There are a lot of options out there. Some of which are not the healthiest. It would be impossible to include them all, and as an RD I approached this list as still wanting it to be filled with snacks that have some nutritional value. Know that I did my best to include items that are somewhat healthy and that I would feel good about giving my own kids.
- It’s still your responsibility to do your research. I spent a lot of time on websites and looking at packaging but things can change quickly in the manufacturing process so you still need to check all the labels yourself and check them every time you buy them..not just the first time.
- I haven’t tried them all. Like I said, I’m not an allergy mama so we haven’t had the occasion to buy a lot of these products and therefore neither I nor my kids have tasted a lot of them.
- Some wouldn’t be my first choice nutritionally. But most on this list are things I feel are good choices when packaged snacks are needed.
Nut Free Packaged Snacks for Kindergarteners and Beyond
The best way to determine if foods are allergy-free snacks is to read the label since brands should have a warning statement or allergen list. Be aware of phrases like this:
“May Contain Peanut or Tree Nuts.”
“Processed on shared equipment with Peanuts or Tree Nuts.”
“Manufactured in a plant with Peanut or Tree Nuts.”
“Contains Peanut or Tree Nut Ingredients.”
You can also check the FAQs on the website but packaging should have the most updated info.
Some schools give guidelines that foods must not contain peanut or tree nuts but don’t require them to be from nut-free facilities. Some do. Be familiar with the rules for wherever you’re sending food so you can make sure to choose snacks that comply with their guidelines.
And remember that although choosing allergy-friendly options like this can be a pain if your family does not have allergies, it’s important for the safety of a lot of kids and allergy families appreciate you putting in the time and effort to keep their kids safe. My hope is that this list will make your job just a little bit easier.
List of Peanut Free Snacks & Nut Free Packaged Snacks For School
Here’s my list of peanut-free and tree nut-free packaged snacks from several allergy-friendly brands, many of which are known for keeping their facilities free of the top 8 allergens. You can click the hyperlinked brand name below each image to be taken to their website, use their store locator etc.
I’ve listed some of their products that might make good snacks. Most brands offer more products than the ones I’ve listed and you can use your discretion to choose those as well! And remember that some brands may have some products made in nut-free facilities and other products that are not so read carefully! I hope it gives you some new ideas if you need them for school and daycare lunches especially!
Peanut Free Snacks
- Made Good – Granola bars, granola minis, morning bars and crackers!
- Free from the top 9 allergens, made in a nut-free facility
- Safe & Fair – Granola, popcorn and pea protein chips. Plus Remy’s Graham crackers.
- Free from the top 9 allergens, granola facility is top 9 allergen free
- Enjoy Life – Lentil chips
- Free from top 9 allergens, facility is nut-free, made in a facility that contains gluten using a certified gluten-free process
- 88 Acres– Granola bars (seed & oat bars), protein bars, seed butters and granola.
- Free from top 9 allergens, made in a top 9 free facility.
- Zee Zees – Soft baked bars, trail mix, roasted chickpeas, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, applesauce, dips and spreads
- Nut-free and free from several other allergens as well. Made in nut-free facility.
- RW Garcia – Crackers and chips
- Nut-free and gluten-free. Made in a peanut-free and tree nut-free facility.
- PopChips – Chips
- Don’t contain peanuts or treenuts. Certified gluten-free.
- GoGo Squeez – Fruit squeez, fruit and veggie squeez, yogurt squeez, Go Go squeez morning smoothies
- Nut-free and gluten-free, some are dairy-free.
Snacks Peanut Free (Gluten Nut Free Snacks)
- Nature’s Bakery – Fig bars, mini fig bars, oatmeal crumble bars,
- Nut-free and free of many allergens except wheat (do have a gf bar option. Facility is nut-free.
- Note these have 11-14g added sugar which is a bit high for an everyday snack in my opinion.
- Skinny Pop – Popcorn
- Peanut, tree nut and gluten free.
- Chomps – Beef sticksS
- Top 9 allergy free. Produced in facility where soy, milk and sesame are present.
- Hippeas – Puffs, chips and straws.
- Top 9 allergy free. Produced in facility on shared dairy lines but not shared with nut-containing products.
- Blake’s Seed Based – Breakfast bars, granola bars, crispy treats
- Top 9 allergy free. Made in a peanut-free, tree nut-free and gluten-free facility.
- Veggies Made Great – Muffins, frittatas, veggie cakes and blondies
- Peanut and tree nut free and made in a nut-free facility.
- Beanfields– Bean and rice-based chips
- Top 9 allergen free.
- Biena – Roasted chickpeas and tasty thins (chickpea and veggie crisps)
- Peanut and tree nut free
- That’s It Fruit Bars – fruit bars, mini fruit bars, probiotic bars, energy bars, apple and pumpkin seed crunchables, and truffles.
- Free from top 12 allergens.
- The Good Crisp Company – chips
- Peanut and tree nut free, made in peanut and tree nut free facility.
- Cascadian Farms – Chocolate drizzled granola bars
- Those boxes that are specifically marked are produced in a peanut-free facility
- Annie’s Granola Bars – chocolate drizzled or chocolate dipped granola bars
- They have a couple specifically made in a peanut-free facility. Look for the label.
Peanut Free Treats
If you’re looking for treats to send with your kiddo for a special occasion, class party etc, here are some peanut and tree nut free options:
- Rule Breaker – Cookies/blondies and mini cookies
- Made with chickpeas. Top 11 allergy free and made in a top 11 allergy free facility.
- Free2b – Sun cups and mini sun cups (filled with sunflower seed butter)
- Top 10 allergy free, made in a top 10 allergy free facility
- Made Good – Cookies
- Top 9 allergy free, made in a top 9 allergy free facilty
- Katz – Creme cakes, donuts, creme-filled cupcakes and more.
- Gluten-free, peanut and tree nut free, made in a GF, nut free and peanut free facility.
- Zee Zees Soft Baked Bars– lots of fun flavors like birthday cake and s’mores.
- Nut-free facility
- Abe’s – Cakes, mini muffins and cupcakes, brownies, pound cake.
- Peanut free and tree nut free facility (except coconut).
- Better Bites – Cupcakes, cake bites and do bites.
- Top 8 allergen free, dedicated facility
- Home Free – Cookies
- Free of top 14 allergies, dedicated peanut/tree nut free facility
- Kinnikinnick – Cookies, breads, buns, donuts, pie crusts
- Peanut, tree nut, gluten, soy and dairy free.
- Yum Earth – Candy, lollipops, fruit snacks
- Top 9 allergy free
Nut-butter alternatives
Pair with pretzels, fruit, celery etc for dipping, put on sandwiches and more!
- SunButter
- Made with sunflower seeds. Creamy, crunchy and chocolate flavors, plus jammie sandwiches
- WowButter
- Made with soy. Creamy and crunchy options.
- 88 Acres Seed Butter
- Made with pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Plain, chocolate and vanilla cinnamon.
- Oat Haus Granola Butter
- Made with oats and flax. Vanilla, birthday cake, brownie batter, cinnamon roll and more flavors.
- The Amazing Chickpea
- Made with chickpeas. Plain, apple cinnamon, banana bread, chocolate and more flavors.
- Tahini
- Made from sesame seeds. Add honey or maple syrup to sweeten
Peanut Free and Tree Nut-Free (Nut-Allergy Free Snacks)
There are also some other packaged snacks that I frequently see mentioned on allergy-friendly lists. Some of their websites say the snacks themselves are peanut/tree nut free but the facilities are not. For some of the others I couldn’t find specific info about the facilities so you’ll need to do your own research based on how strict the guidelines are at your school/facility:
- Cereal- Cheerios, Chex, Original Barbara’s Puffins
- Triscuits
- Goldfish/Cheddar Bunnies
- SunChips
- Pirate Booty
- Veggie Straws
- Dino Bars – *contain coconut oil
- Harvest Snaps
- Pringles
- Nutrigrain bars
And a few other packaged snack ideas:
(DO YOUR RESEARCH AND CHECK THE LABELS)
- String cheese
- Fruit: fresh, dried, freeze-dried, fruit leathers, dried fruit bars, fruit cups
- Individual guacamole and hummus cups
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Yogurt cups/tubes/pouches
- Shelf-stable milk boxes
- Cottage cheese + fruit cups
- Meat sticks/jerky
- 8oz Lifeway kefir
- Mini bagel with cream cheese
- Tortilla chips with guacamole
So there you go! Hope that was helpful.
Please remember – I spent a lot of time and energy on this post, but things change. You are responsible for checking the labels and doing research on the things you choose to buy!
And if you’re looking for more snack ideas check out these posts:
- 60+ Healthy Packaged Snacks for Kids
- Healthy Snacks At Costco For The Whole Family
- Best Healthy Walmart Snacks
- Best Trader Joe’s Snacks
- Healthy Amazon Snacks
- After School Healthy Snacks
- Low Mess Car Snacks for Kids
- Low Sugar Cereals for Kids
- Healthy Store Bought Granola Bars for Kids
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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As a mom of a child with food allergies I have learned a lot regarding food labeling. One thing I have learned is that although statements like “Processed on shared equipment with Peanuts or Tree Nuts.” (and the others you listed) are helpful they are not required by law. Companies can decide if they are going to disclose this information on packaging or not. Also, as a long as the allergen is listed in the ingredients companies do not have to have an allergen warning at the bottom of the list. So, while these statements are helpful they do not replace reading the ingredient list and cannot be relied upon to determine if the products is safe or not. Please don’t forget about the other two most common childhood food allergies dairy and eggs. While it’s easy (and trendy for schools) to avoid peanuts and tree nuts these other allergies can be just as, if not more, severe than peanuts and tree nuts.
I love this post especially since school is back in session. It can be super difficult to find peanut/tree nut free snacks for children!
This. Is very helpful and great . i myself had went into flow blown peanut allergy. This past year . I have always been allerigc to almonds blueberries and raspberries. And am also lactos intolerant. I have been getting much better with things I cannot have even though things are annoying I tell my friends you can be embrassesd by it or I could die . morbad I now but they get over it faster . thanks for the list
This was so exciting to find but it’s full of seeds. Our allergist has added seeds and coconuts to my daughter’s nut free diet as part of her anaphylaxis prevention. Is that not common? Snacks are so hard…
Sorry about that! The focus of this was just peanut and treenut free! Hope you’re able to find maybe a couple that work for you!