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16 Allergy-Friendly Treats That Are Totally Safe to Take to School

Whether you’re revving up to dominate the class bake sale or just looking for something sweet to slip into your kid’s lunch box, here are 19 nut-free options that are safe to take to school. Bring on the cupcakes, cookies and hand pies (and don't forget to save some for the baker).

15 Super Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes for Kids


pop tarts recipe
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Hand Pies

Finally, a toaster pastry that tastes as good as it looks. Plus, they’re egg-free.

strawberry oatmeal bars recipe
Well Plated

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Whip up this whole-grain, egg-free dessert in one bowl.

healthy and fun yogurt snacks recipe
Super Healthy Kids

Healthy And Fun Yogurt Snacks

Playtime meets snack time. Gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free if you use coconut or almond-milk yogurt.

soft and chewy sugar cookie bars recipe
The Busy Baker

Soft And Chewy Sugar Cookie Bars

Way faster than rolling out cookie dough balls.

homemade cereal cannolis recipe
Paper & Stitch

Homemade Cereal Cannolis

Shh, these start with pre-bought shells.

colorful terrarium pudding cups recipe
Aww Sam

Colorful Terrarium Pudding Cups

Up the ante on gummy worms.

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Watercolor Doughnuts

Mom might want to taste-test these first.

white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bites recipe
Chew Out Loud

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bites

Just the right size for tiny hands.


mini bnana pancak skewers recipe
Erica's Sweet Tooth

Mini Banana Pancake Skewers

Cutest-ever morning snack.

strawberry rice krispies treats recipe
Dessert for Two

Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

The secret ingredient? Strawberry fluff (and no eggs in sight).

easy apple fruit doughnuts recipe
Hello, Wonderful

Easy Apple Fruit Doughnuts

You won’t find eggs or gluten on the ingredient list.

waffle fortune cookies recipe
Thirsty For Tea

Waffle Fortune Cookies

rainbow cookies recipe
Hungry Rabbit

Rainbow Cookies

They’re our favorite color.

samoa cupcakes recipe
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Samoa Cupcakes

Best birthday ever.

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Glazed Doughnut Cookies

So cute, they give the doughnut emoji a run for its money.

galaxy whoopie pies recipe
Femme Fraiche

Galaxy Whoopie Pies

They’ll vote your kid class president.

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