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๐Ÿšซ๐ŸฅœNUT-FREE KITCHEN

Nut-free vegan snacks kids love

Every recipe here is free from peanuts and tree nuts, so it can travel to a nut-free classroom. Check labels too โ€” some brands share equipment.

โ† All recipes

๐ŸŒˆ5 min

Rainbow Smoothie

Easy โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Pop everything in a blender.
  2. 2Whirrrrr for 30 seconds.
  3. 3Pour into a tall glass with a silly straw.
  4. 4Sip and feel the rainbow!
๐Ÿฆ10 min + freeze

Banana 'Ice Cream'

Easy โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Freeze sliced bananas overnight.
  2. 2Blend with cocoa + a tiny splash of milk.
  3. 3Scoop into a bowl. Add berries on top!
๐ŸŒฎ20 min

Happy Veggie Tacos

Medium โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Warm beans and corn in a pan.
  2. 2Spoon into taco shells.
  3. 3Top with mashed avocado + salsa.
  4. 4Squeeze lime. Roar!
๐Ÿฅช10 min

Animal-Shape Sandwiches

Easy โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Spread your filling on bread.
  2. 2Press cookie cutters into shapes.
  3. 3Decorate with veggie eyes & smiles.
  4. 4Show off before you munch!
๐Ÿฟ8 min

Cheesy-Yeasty Popcorn

Easy โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Pop kernels in a covered pot with oil.
  2. 2When popping slows, take off heat.
  3. 3Sprinkle yeast + salt. Toss!
  4. 4Movie time ๐ŸŽฌ
๐Ÿฅž15 min

Sleepy Oat Pancakes

Medium โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Mash banana, mix in everything.
  2. 2Drop spoonfuls on a hot pan.
  3. 3Flip when bubbles pop.
  4. 4Stack high. Drizzle with maple.
๐Ÿ•15 min

Mini Pita Pizzas

Easy โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Spread sauce on each pita.
  2. 2Make a silly face with veggies.
  3. 3Bake 8 min at 200ยฐC / 400ยฐF.
  4. 4Smile back at your pizza!
๐Ÿฅ—10 min

Crunchy Rainbow Wrap

Easy โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Spread hummus on the tortilla.
  2. 2Line up the rainbow veggies.
  3. 3Roll it up tight like a sleeping bag.
  4. 4Slice into pinwheels!
๐Ÿ“5 min + freeze

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Easy โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Stir yogurt and maple together.
  2. 2Spread on a parchment tray.
  3. 3Sprinkle berries + seeds.
  4. 4Freeze 2 hours. Snap into pieces!
๐Ÿœ15 min

Slurpy Veggie Noodles

Medium โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Soak noodles in hot water 5 min.
  2. 2Stir-fry chopped veggies 3 min.
  3. 3Toss in noodles + sauces.
  4. 4Slurp loudly โ€” that's the rule!
๐Ÿฅง30 min

Apple Cinnamon Galette

Medium โ€ข Plant-based

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  1. 1Lay pastry on a tray.
  2. 2Pile apples in the middle.
  3. 3Sprinkle sugar + cinnamon, fold edges.
  4. 4Bake 20 min at 200ยฐC, drizzle maple.

Nut-free vegan snacks for kids โ€” school-safe plant-based food

Nut-free snacks are a daily reality for families with allergies and for anyone packing a lunchbox for a nut-free school. These plant-based recipes skip peanuts and tree nuts entirely and use seeds, oats, beans and fruit for protein and staying power. Turn on the gluten and soy filters too if you need them.

Common questions from parents

Are these snacks safe for a nut-free school?
The ingredients contain no peanuts or tree nuts, but packaged foods can be produced on shared lines. Always read the 'may contain' warning on the labels you buy, and follow your school's allergy policy.
What replaces peanut butter in nut-free vegan recipes?
Sunflower seed butter, tahini, pumpkin seed butter or plain mashed banana work in nearly every recipe here, with a similar texture and just as much staying power.
Where do kids get protein without nuts?
Beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, tofu, oats, seeds and wholegrain bread all deliver protein. A wrap with hummus plus a soy yogurt covers a big share of a young child's daily need.