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Nut-Free Lunchbox Ideas

Finding nut-free recipes for school lunches shouldn't feel like detective work. These recipes contain no peanuts or tree nuts based on their ingredient lists — every one is kid-friendly, so you can pack them with the confidence that the basics are covered. As always, verify labels on the brands you buy, since manufacturing facilities vary.

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Cheesy Scalloped Potato Side Dish — Vegetables & Sides recipe Vegetables & Sides Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Cheesy Scalloped Potato Side Dish

Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy blanket of cheddar and Parmesan until bubbly and golden.

115 min Serves 6 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Creamy Tuscan Chicken — Keto recipe Keto Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Golden seared chicken breasts smothered in a decadent garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Whoopie Pies — Bakery recipe Bakery Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Whoopie Pies

Two soft chocolate cakes sandwiching a marshmallow or cream filling.

32 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Caprese — Vegetables & Sides recipe Vegetables & Sides Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Caprese

A fresh Italian salad of ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil and vinegar.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Classic Italian Meatballs — Meat & Pork recipe Meat & Pork Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Classic Italian Meatballs

Tender beef and pork meatballs studded with Parmesan and garlic, simmered in a simple marinara sauce.

50 min Serves 6 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Fresh Rhubarb Pie — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Fresh Rhubarb Pie

A tangy-sweet lattice-topped rhubarb pie brightened with orange and a hint of nutmeg.

60 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Cottage Pie — British & Irish recipe British & Irish Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Cottage Pie

Rich minced beef and vegetable filling slow-simmered in gravy, blanketed under a golden, creamy mashed potato crust. The ultimate family dinner.

60 min Serves 7 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Autumn Moon Cafe's Apple Crisp — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Autumn Moon Cafe's Apple Crisp

Warm cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples under a buttery oat-and-flour crumble topping.

75 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Roast Beef and Cheddar — Sandwiches recipe Sandwiches Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Roast Beef and Cheddar

A hearty meat and cheese combo, elevated with horseradish sauce.

10 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Zucchini Noodle Meatballs — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Zucchini Noodle Meatballs

Juicy herb-seasoned meatballs nestled over spiralized zucchini in a bright marinara sauce — all the comfort of spaghetti and meatballs with far fewer carbs.

30 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Char Siu (BBQ Pork) — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Char Siu (BBQ Pork)

Sweet and savory roasted pork featuring a distinct red exterior.

90 min Serves 5 Kid-friendly
Soy Wheat
Semmelknödel (Bavarian Bread Dumplings) — German recipe German Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Semmelknödel (Bavarian Bread Dumplings)

Bavarian bread dumplings made from day-old rolls soaked in milk and studded with parsley, a rustic companion to roasts and mushroom gravies.

40 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Chicken Sopas — Filipino recipe Filipino Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chicken Sopas

A creamy, comforting Filipino macaroni soup with shredded chicken, vegetables, and milk, perfect for rainy days.

60 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
celery Fish Dairy +2
Vegan Shepherd's Pie — Vegan recipe Vegan Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

A comforting casserole with a savory lentil base topped with mashed potatoes.

20 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
celery Soy Wheat
Korean Corn Cheese — Korean recipe Korean Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Korean Corn Cheese

A bubbly, buttery skillet of sweet corn bound in melted mozzarella, a beloved Korean pub side that pulls into irresistible cheesy strands.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Banoffee Pie — British & Irish recipe British & Irish Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Banoffee Pie

A decadent no-bake British pie layering buttery biscuit crust, thick toffee, ripe bananas, and billowing whipped cream.

150 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Coleslaw — North American recipe North American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Coleslaw

A salad consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
celery Egg
Chilaquiles — Mexican recipe Mexican Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chilaquiles

Lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa, eggs, and cheese.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Champurrado — Mexican recipe Mexican Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Champurrado

A thick, warming Mexican hot chocolate thickened with masa and scented with cinnamon, traditionally served alongside tamales on chilly mornings.

25 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Lemon Drizzle Cake — British & Irish recipe British & Irish Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

A moist, tender butter sponge soaked in tangy lemon syrup that sets into a crunchy sugar crust, a British baking favorite.

60 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Cajun Fries — Cajun & Creole recipe Cajun & Creole Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Cajun Fries

Crispy golden fries tossed in a bold blend of cayenne, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper — addictive, fiery, and the perfect partner to any po' boy.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
No listed common allergens
Classic Hot Chocolate — Beverages recipe Beverages Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Classic Hot Chocolate

A rich, velvety mug of hot chocolate made from real cocoa and melted chocolate for the deepest, coziest flavor.

10 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Dairy
BBQ Brisket Sandwich — Sandwiches recipe Sandwiches Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

BBQ Brisket Sandwich

Sliced smoked beef brisket piled on a soft bun with smoky BBQ sauce, pickles, and raw onion for a classic Texas-style sandwich.

15 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
Wheat
Sauerkraut mit Speck (Braised Sauerkraut with Bacon) — German recipe German Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sauerkraut mit Speck (Braised Sauerkraut with Bacon)

Tangy sauerkraut slowly braised with bacon, onion, and juniper berries until mellow and deeply savory.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
No listed common allergens

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