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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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Andong Jjimdak (Braised Chicken with Glass Noodles) — 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.

Andong Jjimdak (Braised Chicken with Glass Noodles)

A savory, slightly sweet, and spicy braised chicken dish originating from Andong, featuring glass noodles and potatoes.

45 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
Soy Wheat
Pimento Cheese — Southern Soul Food recipe Southern Soul Food Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Pimento Cheese

A Southern spread of shredded cheddar folded with mayo and diced pimentos, served as a dip or sandwich filling.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Spaghetti Squash Bolognese — 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.

Spaghetti Squash Bolognese

Roasted spaghetti squash stands in for pasta, twirled with a slow-simmered meat sauce fragrant with red wine, tomatoes, and herbs — hearty comfort without the carbs.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Oatmeal Squares — 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.

Oatmeal Squares

Rolled oats bound with melted margarine, brown sugar, and vanilla and baked into chewy dessert bars.

30 min Serves 25 Kid-friendly
No listed common allergens
BBQ Baked Beans — Bbq recipe Bbq Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

BBQ Baked Beans

Smoky, sweet baked beans loaded with bacon, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce, baked low and slow until thick and caramelized.

150 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
mustard
Pajeon (Scallion Pancake) — 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.

Pajeon (Scallion Pancake)

A savory pancake made primarily with a batter of eggs, wheat flour, rice flour, and lots of scallions.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Soy Wheat
Chicken Nuggets — 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.

Chicken Nuggets

Crispy breaded chicken nuggets — a homemade take on the kids' favourite, baked or fried.

30 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Egg Wheat
Curry Udon — Japanese recipe Japanese Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Curry Udon

Thick, chewy udon noodles swimming in a silky, dashi-rich Japanese curry broth thickened to cling to every strand.

30 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Fish Seafood Wheat
Classic Cream Scones — Breads recipe Breads Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Classic Cream Scones

Tender, buttery cream scones studded with currants and raisins, perfect with tea.

85 min Serves 14 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Tlayudas — 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.

Tlayudas

A large, crunchy, partially fried tortilla covered with a spread of refried beans, asiento, lettuce, meat, and Oaxaca cheese.

45 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Classic Club Sandwich — Lunch & Snacks recipe Lunch & Snacks Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Classic Club Sandwich

A triple-decker triumph of toasted bread, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo cut into neat triangles.

20 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Egg Wheat
Poi Mochi — Hawaiian recipe Hawaiian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Poi Mochi

Chewy fried mochi stuffed or swirled with creamy poi, crisped golden on the outside — an earthy, subtly sweet fusion of two Hawaiian staples in one bite.

45 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg
Zesty Beef and Quinoa Bowl — 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.

Zesty Beef and Quinoa Bowl

A high-protein, iron-rich bowl packed with colorful vegetables and nutty quinoa.

30 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
No listed common allergens
Madeleine — 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.

Madeleine

Delight in the simple elegance of these classic French madeleines, offering a wonderfully airy, lemon-scented sponge cake baked into charming, golden scalloped shells.

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

Canned Pear Tart

Soft, sweet canned pears nestled over flaky pastry and baked to a golden finish — a simple, French-inspired dessert that looks far more effortful than it is.

25 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Wheat
Tres Leches Cake — South American recipe South American Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tres Leches Cake

An impossibly moist sponge soaked in three milks — whole, evaporated, and condensed — and crowned with billowy whipped cream for a lusciously sweet finish.

60 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Guotie/Potstickers — 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.

Guotie/Potstickers

A Chinese recipe: Guotie/Potstickers.

75 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Sesame Soy Wheat
Toast Skagen — Nordic recipe Nordic Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Toast Skagen

Buttery toast piled with plump shrimp in dill mayo and topped with bleak roe — Sweden's beloved retro appetizer that still feels indulgently special.

20 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Egg Fish Dairy +3
Clafoutis — French recipe French Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Clafoutis

Ripe cherries suspended in a soft, custardy batter, baked until puffed and golden — a simple, beloved French farmhouse dessert.

60 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies — 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.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Savor the wholesome, chewy goodness of these warmly spiced oatmeal raisin cookies, packed with hearty rolled oats and bursts of sweet, plump raisins in every bite.

27 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Sweet Cornbread Muffins — Breads recipe Breads Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sweet Cornbread Muffins

Moist, lightly sweet cornbread baked as individual muffins with golden, slightly crisp edges.

30 min Serves 12 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Leche Flan — 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.

Leche Flan

A rich, creamy caramel custard made with egg yolks and condensed milk.

60 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Grilled Corn on the Cob — Southern Soul Food recipe Southern Soul Food Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Sweet corn charred on the grill and slathered in herb butter — the essential cookout side.

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

Queso Frito

Golden-crusted fried manchego or fresh cheese, warm and yielding inside with a salty crust — a quick, crowd-pleasing tapa ready in minutes.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat

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