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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


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Hand Pies

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

Well Plated

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

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

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.

The Busy Baker

Soft And Chewy Sugar Cookie Bars

Way faster than rolling out cookie dough balls.

Paper & Stitch

Homemade Cereal Cannolis

Shh, these start with pre-bought shells.

Aww Sam

Colorful Terrarium Pudding Cups

Up the ante on gummy worms.

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Watercolor Doughnuts

Mom might want to taste-test these first.

Chew Out Loud

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bites

Just the right size for tiny hands.

3-Ingredient Japanese Cheesecake

Erica's Sweet Tooth

Mini Banana Pancake Skewers

Cutest-ever morning snack.

Dessert for Two

Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

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

Hello, Wonderful

Easy Apple Fruit Doughnuts

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

Thirsty For Tea

Waffle Fortune Cookies

Hungry Rabbit

Rainbow Cookies

They’re our favorite color.

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Samoa Cupcakes

Best birthday ever.

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Glazed Doughnut Cookies

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

Femme Fraiche

Galaxy Whoopie Pies

They’ll vote your kid class president.

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