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Healthy Nut-Free Lunches For Kids

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There’s an urban legend going around. Apparently, there’s such a thing as a “fun mom.” They take unexpected trips to the park, zoo, or library.

They bake cookies for their kids in the kitchen, even though they know that it will turn into a big mess. Wrecking the living room on the regular to build blanket forts? No problem! Fun moms also turn on the backyard hose to make mud pies.

We all aspire to be that fun mom. But who always has all that time? I, Rebecca certainty don’t! You can still be that fun mom by wowing your kids at lunch time with these easy and quick bagel pizzas, SunButter banana “quesadillas” and pancake sandwiches.

They’re all nut free, which makes them lunch-box approved for school or day care! Throw a few fruits and veggies on the side, and you’ve got a complete meal!

Ideas for Nut Free Lunches For Kids

by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Kids Lunch Ideas Bagel Pizza recipe by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Healthy Kids Lunch Ideas Bagel Pizza Toppings by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Pizza Bagels | Easy Lunch Idea for Kids

Get creative with the toppings! For the pickier eaters, slip in a veggie or two. The best part? Kids can enjoy topping their own pizzas! Just make sure that they don’t snatch and eat all of the cheese before it can go on the pizzas. That why I always have to keep an eye on my 18-month old.

RECIPE Sunbutter Banana Quesadilla by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Banana Quesadilla Is a Great Healthy Kids Lunch Recipe

Nut allergies are serious. Many schools and daycare do not allow them on campus. Thankfully, there’s an alternative!

According to my 4-year old taste tester, SunButter tastes just like peanut butter. He’s got a very discriminating (rather picky) palate too! SunButter is made from roasted sunflower seeds.

It’s also free from the top 8 common food allergen: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, fish, shellfish and soy. Plus, it’s also gluten and sesame free!

Since a standard sandwich is just a little boring, why not put it in a tortilla and throw in some sliced bananas? We call them Banana Splits at our house. My kids have no idea that Banana Splits technically require ice cream but that’s okay! They love this recipe already.

RECIPE Pancake Sandwich by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Healthy Kids Lunch Ideas Pancake Sandwich Fillings by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Pancakes don’t have to be smothered in syrup! Use them to creatively switch up your sandwich game. Just try to find pre-made pancakes, a mix or a recipe with little to no sugar. This way, lunch doesn’t turn into a dessert.

These pancake sandwiches also get bonus points for having no crust! Most kids (or at least mine) always request their crusts off.

Healthy Kids Lunch Ideas Good Things Baking by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Don’t forget to share your lunch creations with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves. We always love seeing all of your creations! And if you’re looking for more quick and delicious recipes you can find them all right here with a few desserts to go along with them!

Healthy Kids Lunch Ideas Bagel Pizza Toppings by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth
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Healthy Nut-Free Lunch Ideas — Homemade Bagel Pizza

We've made a homemade version of everyone's favorite bagel pizza and it's a great nut-free lunch alternative...
Total Time10 mins
Course: Bites
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bagel, easy, ham, kids, lunch, mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza, snack, sugar and cloth
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Plain mini bagel (regular sized or mini)
  • 3 Pepperoni slices
  • 1 tbsp Bell peppers, diced
  • 1 tbsp Chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp Pizza sauce
  • Any other toppings to your liking such as Cooked Italian sausage, pineapple chunks, ham etc

Instructions

  • Open the bagels and place them face up on a baking sheet.
  • Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the top.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Add any topping you’d like.
  • Sprinkle a bit more cheese to help hold the topping on.
  • Place under a broiler.
  • Let sit until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Then, serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg
Healthy Kids Lunch Ideas Sunbutter Quesadillas Toppings by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth
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Healthy Nut-Free Lunch Ideas — SunButter Banana Quesadilla

This sun butter banana quesadilla is the perfect healthy, nut-free lunch for your kids!
Total Time10 mins
Course: Bites
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, easy, healthy, kids, lunch, quesadilla, snack, sugar and cloth
Servings: 1 people
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tortilla
  • 1 tbsp Jam
  • 1 tbsp SunButter spread
  • 1 Bananas, sliced thin (optional)

Instructions

  • Spread the jam on one half of the tortilla.
  • Spread the SunButter on the other half.
  • Place the banana slices around on the SunButter.
  • Fold the tortilla over and cut in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
Healthy Kids Lunch Ideas Pancake Sandwich Fillings by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth
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Healthy Nut-Free Lunch Ideas — Pancake Sandwich

Ever heard of a pancake sandwich?! We hadn't either until we tried this playful take on a lunch idea
Total Time10 mins
Course: Bites
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, healthy, kids, lunch, pancake, sandwich, snack, sugar and cloth
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 127kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium to large pancakes (homemade or pre-made)
  • 2 Sliced deli meat (ham, turkey, roast beef, etc.)
  • 1 Sliced cheese (cheddar, gruyere, etc.)
  • Condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, etc.)

Instructions

  • Defrost and prep your pancakes if they are pre-made.
  • Prepare with the fillings like a regular sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

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    • Erin says:
      May 29, 2019 at 10:30 am

      So many great ideas! Love how creative and fun they are!

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        May 30, 2019 at 8:32 am

        Thanks, Erin! We had fun writing this!

        Reply
    • April says:
      May 29, 2019 at 10:49 am

      There are some great ideas here! It gives kids some variety while being mindful of children around them.

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        May 30, 2019 at 8:32 am

        Thanks, April! We are definitely trying to be more mindful of food allergies, especially since it seems like there are so many kids with them now!

        Reply
    • Chelsea says:
      May 29, 2019 at 10:49 am

      I love these ideas!! Can’t wait to make them for summer picnics and School lunches in the fall!

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        May 30, 2019 at 8:31 am

        Thanks, Chelsea! We thought it would be a perfect time for this post with the kids out of school and at home!

        Reply
    • Cyd says:
      May 29, 2019 at 11:07 am

      I’m also on the hunt for great toddler lunch ideas and these are fully 3 year old (and mom) approved!

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        May 30, 2019 at 8:31 am

        And school approved too!

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    • Becky Hardin says:
      May 29, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      Perfect and easy lunch box ideas for any classroom.

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      • Sugar & Cloth says:
        May 30, 2019 at 8:30 am

        Thanks, Becky!

        Reply
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