Valentine’s Day is almost here, and parents who have allergies in the home know that the balance between finding safe products and enjoying sweet treats is (almost) as challenging as getting the kids to stay in bed after the lights go off. It can be hard to track down candies and chocolates that fit into your family’s needs, so we compiled this list of allergy-friendly items to help you out. Keep scrolling to see the different, yummy options!
The final thing to top off your dessert shopping list is whipped cream! Here’s our allergy-friendly whipped cream guide, featuring 17 options to grab in the store.
2. Truwhip
Product: Truwhip Original Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut, Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut Allergen Statement
NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES
3. 365 Organic
Product: Oat Based Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
4. Food Heaven
Product: Heavenly Whipped
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
16. Cool Whip
Product: Cool Whip Original Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except coconut), Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Coconut
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
17. So Delicious
Product: Coco Whip Coconut Whipped Topping
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Coconut
Precautionary Label: Produced in a facility that also processes other tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soy. We have a rigorous allergen testing program and apply strict quality control measures in an effort to prevent contamination by undeclared food allergens.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
Nothing says holiday quite like eggnog! A creamy cup of those nutmeg and vanilla flavors make everything from decorating the Christmas tree to holiday parties more festive. Get in the holiday spirit with our guide of 20 allergy-friendly eggnogs, including options that are free of dairy, egg, nuts and even top 8 free options!
1. Straus Family Creamery
Product: Organic Egg Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree nut (except coconut oil), Corn Allergen Statement
2. Almond Breeze
Product: Almond Milk Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Tree Nut (Almond)
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut Allergen Statement
NON-DEDICATED FACILITIES
3. Good Karma
Product: Holiday Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
6. Chobani
Product: Oat Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
7. Trader Joes
Product: Oat Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
8. So Delicious
Product: Coconut Milk Holiday Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Tree nut (Coconut)
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
9. 365 by Whole Foods Market
Product: Holiday Almond Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Tree Nut (Almond)
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
15. Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
Product: Eggnog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
16. Hood
Product: Golden Egg Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
17. Southern Comfort
Product: Traditional Egg Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated
18. Turkey Hill
Product: Eggnog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
19. Silk
Product: Nog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Soy
Precautionary Label: Produced in a facility that processes tree nuts. Silk employs stringent allergen quality control procedures in all of our manufacturing facilities.
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
20. Horizon Organic
Product: Lowfat Eggnog
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Egg
Precautionary Label: Produced in a facility that processes tree nuts and soy
Facility Dedicated Free From: None Stated Allergen Statement
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If 2020 taught us anything, it was to have a stockpile of healthy snacks for kids ready at home when the hangries strike. Fuel up with these low- or no-sugar store-bought snacks for kids that will boost their brain power and give them the energy they need to play and learn. From brand-new snacks just released in 2021 to healthy snacks we always have in our pantry, read on for the best new store-bought snacks to stock up on now.
Spudsy Sweet Potato Fries
Those misshapen sweet potatoes aren't going to waste! Spudsy take them and upcycles them into a plant-based snack the whole family will love! The brand's Sweet Potato Fries are grain and gluten-free, non-GMO, plant-based and come in three flavors including Hot Fry, Vegan Ranch Fry and Cheese Fry. While you're shopping, be sure to pick up a few of our other faves, cinnamon churro and Bangin' Bar-B-Q sweet potato puffs!
These are not your Corn Nuts of the 90's! Love, Corn products are gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, kosher and come in so many delicious flavors. New this year, Vegan Cheezy makes the perfect, guilt-free snacks for moms and a great addition to school lunches.
Perfect for toddlers, big kids and even busy moms, Yumi's fruit leathers come in mixed berry, mango and strawberry flavors. Kids will get a full serving of fruit and vegetables with no added sugar in each strip!
Don't just eat, feed your brain! Brainiac's new products include Brain Squeezers, Brain Butters and Smart Tubes & Smoothies that pack a proprietary blend of brain nutrients including Omega‑3s and Choline and are Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, have no added sugars or artificial flavors and are approved by pediatricians. Did we mention they taste great, too?
Get all the things you love about an Everything bagel in a thin, tasty cracker! RW Garcia's delicious snack is organic, verified non-GMO, gluten free, kosher and is made with corn, seeds, garlic and onion.
Find them at local grocers nationwide.
KIND Bar Minis
KIND Minis pack massive taste into 100 calories or less, with choices like Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew and Peanut Butter. Kids will love adding them to their lunchbox rotation and you can feel good that they are getting some good nutrition in at snack time.
Yes, you can still have your tasty cheese balls and eat them too! The Good Crisp just turned your guilty pleasure into a healthy snack with no fillers, artificial flavors, gluten or GMO's. On top of that, they've added Wellmune, which helps support your kiddos immune system.
Make packing that sweet snack a breeze with GoGos squeeZ brand new AlmondBlend Pudding! The plant-based pouch offers 5 grams of protein and 30% less sugar as compared to traditional dairy pudding so no guilt required.
The Famous Amos brand is being reimagined for today’s world with three new cookies. While sticking with its bite-sized shape that people know and love, Famous Amos is shaking things up by introducing three new recipes with premium ingredients from around the world including:
Belgian Chocolate Chip: An elevated classic chocolate chip cookie with authentic Belgian chocolate
Philippine Coconut and White Chocolate Chip: A bite-size variety with coconut from the Philippines
Mediterranean Hazelnut and Chocolate Chip: A bite-size variety with hazelnuts from the Mediterranean
These Lemon Blueberry Bars from Hungry Buddha are the perfect combo of zesty lemon with the sweetness of juicy berries all in one delicious, vegan, plant-powered and allergy-friendly snack bar. These gluten free, Non-GMO bars are packed with 10g of protein and only 2g of sugar, and are made without the use of palm oil, sugar alcohols, dairy or soy. Pick these up at your local Sprouts Market for $2.49.
Catalina Crunch
Catalina Crunch, the makers of delicious keto-friendly cereals and cookies, just released a brand new Crunch Mix that features protein, fiber and specially curated natural ingredients in four delectable flavors: Traditional, Cheddar, Creamy Ranch and Spicy Kick. Each variety is made with the same delicious taste and crunch of your favorite party mixes and features a delicious mix of Catalina Crunch cereal, vibrant seasonings, nuts, chickpea pretzels and (depending on the flavor) cheese crisps. We love to keep these in the car for impromptu park days and hiking trips.
Perfect Bar to the rescue! The new snack size is perfect for kiddos and now comes in Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter. Made with organic peanut butter and organic honey, 20+ organic superfoods and six grams of whole food protein, these petite bars make the ideal lunch or after-school snack.
Get them in the refrigerated sections of Target, Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway and retailers nationwide for $6.99 for an eight count box.
Undercover Snacks
Healthy ingredients… in disguise! Developed by a mom whose two daughters were diagnosed with celiac disease, all Undercover Snacks are made with carefully sourced all-natural, gluten-free, non-GMO, simple ingredients and Rain Forest Alliance Certified chocolate.
Undercover Snacks are made with crispy quinoa, which is naturally gluten-free, packed with protein, fiber and nutrients, and has an incredible crunchy texture. They are made in a dedicated facility that is free of the top ten food allergens. For lunchboxes, tuck one of their single-serve packs in as a treat!
Looking for healthy, allergy-friendly snacks to pack in your kid's backpack or lunchbox that are free from the top 8 allergens? Look no further! Developed by a mom whose children have severe food allergies, Without a Trace offers a mouthwatering variety of plant-based, gluten-free Chewy Granola Bars, Power Bites and Cookies. They are perfect for tucking in lunchboxes or as a grab-n-go snack for everyone in the family.
A sweet, popcorn-based treat without all the extra added sugar? Yes please! Just a 1/2 cup clocks in at 60 calories and 2 grams of sugar thanks to their all-natural sweeteners. Now you can feel good about treating the kids without any of the guilt.
Make snack time fun and educational! Dick and Jane's educational snacks are all-natural, non-GMO and 100% nut-free. Each pack is made with crackers imprinted with learning opportunities like spelling, abbreviations and more. Varieties currently include States & Capitals, Presidents, English & Spanish, Food & Nutrition, Fun & Fitness and Farmers Market.
KRAVE recently introduced a new Zero Sugar Jerky line that marries grass-fed beef with all the flavor and none of the sugar. Your kids will love the two new flavors: Sonoma Style BBQ and Southwest Hatch Chile. KRAVE Zero Sugar Jerky perfects bold flavor and tender texture for a snack that delivers on taste and nutrition—both 100% grass-fed beef jerky flavors have 12g of protein, 0g of sugar and only 1.5g of fat per serving.
KRAVE Zero Sugar Jerky is available now in select CVS stores nationwide and online at kravejerky.com, with availability in Meijer, Kroger and on Amazon coming soon.
Belgian Boys
Belgian Boys make delicious non-GMO European sweets and you're going to want to stock up on them for your next road trip. Kids will especially love the speculoos cookies that come in the too-cute mustache shape and the Belgian chocolate cookie bars (hide these, you'll want them for yourself). Try their frozen breakfast items like waffles and bite-sized pancakes for on-the-go munching.
Up your protein game this year with these in your backpack. Perfect for a day at the beach or a hiking adventure, these jerky bars are the savory treat your crew needs. Hot Honey is our favorite with its sweet kick. Tender Chicken Bars also come in teriyaki and original flavors.
Plant-based eaters, listen up! Pure Batch has grab-and-go cookie batches that include four types of truffles, a protein brownie and refrigerated-to-eat cookies. You'll love knowing that you are feeding your body with something nutritious while also enjoying a sweet treat.
2Betties creates dairy-free, nutrient-dense mini donuts with no refined sugars. We love them for a hiking treat to motivate the kids to keep going! They are currently offered in six delicious flavors: Chocolate Chunk, Maple Cinnamon, Sweet Almond, Mocha Chip, Vanilla Bean, and Pumpkin Spice. Hide the wrapper and your guests will think you’re an expert donut maker.
Developed by parents, DINO BARS are the healthy, travel-friendly bar that your kids will love eating. They are wrapped in edible paper and available in three fun flavors: strawberry, blueberry, and mango. Parents will love that they are non-GMO, USDA certified organic and free from nuts, gluten, soy, and dairy.
Horizon Organic's Yogurt Pouches and Cultured Dairy Smoothies
Horizon Organic's newest offerings from their Growing Years line include a yummy dairy smoothie and yogurt pouches. The dairy smoothie comes in a small container that's perfect for school lunches or a quick snack. We also love that these new snacks were developed with the help of a pediatrician, so you'll know your kids are getting great nutrition.
Sink your teeth into RIND’s new Skin-In Dried Fruit snacks! The chewy, tasty snacks have no added sugar and 4-6g of fiber per serving. Because the skin is still on, kiddos will get more vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber than other dried fruit brands. Not only that, they are non-GMO project verified, Kosher certified, allergen-friendly and gluten-free. We love all the flavors that include Tropical Blend, Straw-Peary, Orchard, Tangy Kiwi, Coco-Melon and Coconut Crisps.
Enjoying lentils never tasted so good! Perfect to enjoy by the handful or tossed on a salad, these salty snacks pack plant-based protein, are gluten-free and have vegan options. Choose from Pink Himalayan Salt, Barbeque, Falafel and Cinnamon Sugar.
Quinn is known for making crazy delicious and totally craveable pretzels and microwave popcorn using only 100% REAL, simple ingredients and kicking artificial ingredients and unpronounceables to the curb. We love the maple almond butter filled pretzels for family hikes and the whole grain sea salt pretzel sticks for school lunches.
For on-the-go snacking that you can count on to be free of junk, look to Supernola. These superfood clusters come in Triple Berry Vanilla, Dragon Fruit Lemon Zest, Honey Sweet Goji, Banana Nut Crunch, and Dark Chocolate Nut Crunch. Supernola fits many specialty diets including Paleo, Keto (4 flavors), Vegan (4 flavors), and is naturally dairy, gluten, grain, peanut and refined sugar-free.
Chips made out of cactus? Just say YES to Tia Lupita! These grain-free chips come in flavors like sea salt (our favorite), salsa verde, hot sauce, and chipotle, you'll definitely find one that you love.
The world's first Greek yogurt bar wrapped in chocolate has two new flavors! Delicious enough to pass for dessert, the Coconut and Berry Açaí treats are just 100 calories, contain one gram of sugar and pack eight grams of protein.
The two newest flavors are available exclusively at Whole Foods and you can find the others by visiting cliosnacks.com.
Raisels Pick-Your-Mix
Raisels, the creators of the fun-flavored Golden Raisins, has just launched the perfect way to get the flavors you want sent right to your door. The new Pick-Your-Mix option will allow you to mix-and-match delicious Raisel packs to create a perfect, custom Raisels box. Choose from among 7 options to bring the sweet, sour and slightly-spicy Raisel flavors to you. We love these as an alternative for kids who love sour candies—they won't know they're really eating fruit!
Bobo's Almond Brownie Oat Bars and Bites
Bobo's is back with new whole grain snacks! Get ready to let kiddos sink their teeth into gluten-free whole grain oats, cocoa, chocolate chips and chocolate almond butter in the new almond brownie oat bars and bites. Not only that, choose from brand new strawberry and apple stuff'd oat bites for a fruity snack that keeps you full.
Solely's new Organic Whole Fruit Gummies contain only two or three ingredients, real whole fruit and a little Vitamin C. Every pouch offers 0.7 ounces of fruit, is only 60-70 calories and has no added sugar, preservatives, gelatins, colors, or gums. They're also USDA organic, Kosher, and Non-GMO verified. Choose from Organic Mango and Organic Mango & Orange flavors!
Available exclusively at Whole Foods Market.
LesserEvil Lil' Puffs
We'll just come out and say it: these new snacks from LesserEvil are so delicious you'll want to buy one bag for them, and one bag for you. The brand-new line includes flavors like Veggie Blend, Sweet Potato Apple, Non-Dairy Cheddar and Strawberry Beet. The puffs, which are in fun star-like shapes, use organic coconut oil and offer zero grams of sugar. They're certified USDA organic, vegan, non-GMO project verified, grain-free and gluten-free. The tasty snacks are best for toddlers 12 months and older.
We love these refrigerated bars for on-the-go snacking as they come in kid-friendly flavors like Almond Butter, Dark Chocolate Chip Almond Butter and Honey Almond Butter. Pop them in your purse for a protein-rich, plant-based snack that you can feel good about serving. With 10g of protein per bar, you can definitely keep the hangries away.
We love this delicious line of tender chicken snacks made from real, wholesome ingredients like antibiotic-free chicken and various spices and we think you will too. They’re available in three flavors: Original, Teriyaki, and Hot Honey and they're the perfect option for hikes or to keep in your purse for when the hangries hit. High in protein, they can definitely get you through a playdate at the park that ran through lunchtime.
Give their lunches a colorful boost with Butterfly's brand-new nut butter that comes in two unique colors and flavors: Blue Dream and Pink Panther. Each is a unique mix of walnut, cashews, macadamia and MCT oil. The color comes from pitaya (dragon fruit) and blue spirulina. Both new flavors are organic, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free.
If your babe is a puff fanatic turn to the brand-new grain-free puffs from Serenity Kids. With zero grams of sugar and no fillers like rice and grains, Serenity Kids leads with cassava root and real veggies. Choose from flavors like Carrot & Beet with Olive Oil, Broccoli & Spinach with Bone Broth, Tomato & Mushroom with Bone Broth and Sweet Pepper & Basil with Olive Oil. The entire line is non-GMO and USDA Organic certified.
This uber-fresh plant-based food company gets a 10,000/1000 rating from our editors, which basically means these protein bars are beyond tasty! Handcraft and plant-based, Urban Remedy's bars are low in sugar, high in protein and rich in healthy fats. Currently, they are available in Cacao, Matcha and Superfood Chaga flavors.
Ditch your traditional sandwich cookies that are loaded with sugar for these low-carb treats that taste delicious! Packed with 4g plant protein, 2g sugar and only 5g net carbs. 100% plant-based, nothing artificial, great macros and now available in four flavors: Chocolate Vanilla, Chocolate Mint, Vanilla Crème and Peanut Butter.
These delicious mochi ice cream bites are available in individually-wrapped packaging and are gluten free and non-GMO. Made with all-natural ingredients, they are a tasty, no-mess, perfectly portioned treat everyone will enjoy. The new single serve mochi are available in varieties including Vegan Chocolate, Vegan Strawberry, and (non-vegan) Green Tea, Triple Chocolate, Cookie Dough Bites and more at the self-serve freezers in Whole Foods and other grocery stores nationwide!
CLIF Kid Zbars: Cinnamon Roll
Our tots adore Zbars (and we do, too), which is why we're eager to let you know about CLIF Kid's brand new flavor: cinnamon roll. It's packed with whole grain oats and swirls of cinnamon, and it tastes just like your fave doughy cinnamon rolls (but without the gooey, sticky mess).
Our kids can't get enough of Nature's Bakery fig bars, which means this brand has set the bar high for kids (and adult) snacks. Good news: Nature Bakery's brand-new soft-baked bars are just as delicious as their beloved fig bars. The new snack comes in two flavors: Chocolate Oat and Banana Chocolate Chip. Both flavors feature organic whole grains, fruits and veggies with 9 grams of whole grains, fruits, veggies and chocolate chips. They're free of high fructose corn syrup and are nut-, dairy- and soy-free. Our toddler loved the bar and we thought that it was soft enough to give to our 11 month old who devoured it as well.
Launched in early 2020, Mavericks Snacks is new to the snacking game. But that doesn't mean they're going unnoticed. Mavericks Snacks was recently voted "Best New Healthy School Snack" and are winning kids (and parents) over with their delicious Cookiez and Crackerz. Their Cookiez have 40% less sugar than the leading kids cookie and their Crackerz boast 8 grams of whole grains. All snacks are non-GMO and peanut-free.
This keto-friendly snack brand strives to make OG-tasting products in a healthier way. Each product is gluten-free, grain-free, made with clean ingredients and has no added sugar. Shop seven delicious products for 2021 that include Caramel Clusters, Salted Caramel Mini Cookies and Vanilla Shortbread Mini Cookies.
A great on-the-go snack, GOOD GOOD's Krunchy Keto Bars taste like a dessert. Packed with nutrients, each bar is loaded with eight to 13 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and has no added sugar. Choose from Raspberry Cheesecake and Caramel Friendly flavors in this snack that is great for parents and kiddos!
We all know how hard it is to get kids to eat healthy—the constant battle over sugar and veggies never ends. That's why ICONIC® Kids was created. It's a delicious kid’s drink with 0g of added sugar, a full serving of daily organic vegetables, Vitamin D3, and a taste that will trick kids into thinking it’s dessert. Try the sample pack and you'll get two of each of these flavors: Fruity Fiesta (tastes like the milk leftover from a bowl of Fruit Loops), Chocolate Carnival (as decadent as a sliver of rich dark chocolate cake) and Vanilla Vacay (tastes JUST like a vanilla milkshake).
Gluten-free and plant based, Without a Trace's Power Bites are tasty as can be. The allergen-friendly bites are made with real ingredients and are free from chemicals, fillers, are non-GMO and the Big 8, plus sesame. Enjoy these fork-free morsels in Red Raspberry and Cinna-Monster.
Snacking Avocado is a uniquely light and crispy clean-ingredient snack made with slices of real Hass avocados that are freeze-dried and simply seasoned with sea salt and spices. Available in three savory flavors, including Sea Salt, Sea Salt Lime and Roasted Chipotle, the nutritious new line is vegan, keto, gluten-free, Non-GMO, high-fiber and sugar free.
Addicted to Thin Mints but looking for a better-for-you option? Check this out! Kate's Real Food just launched their newest all-natural energy bar flavor, Dark Chocolate Mint, and you're going to love it. Like all Kate’s Real Food products, the Mint Bar is loaded with tasty USDA-certified organic ingredients, including cool peppermint extract, smooth dark chocolate, natural cacao powder, creamy peanut butter and certified gluten-free oats. It also includes organic, dried bits of cacao beans, adding texture to the bar with chocolate in a pure, unaltered form.
For a breakfast or on-the-go snack you can feel good about, we love The Soulfull Project's new granola. Made with steel-cut oats, brown rice crisps and puffed quinoa, your kids will love the "no junk" flavors of maple pecan, toasted coconut and dark chocolate cherry. You'll feel good knowing that for every serving of a Soulfull Project item that is purchased, one is donated to a food bank in that same region.
Bubba's Fine Foods Sweet & Savory Nut Mixes
These brand-new nut mixes from Bubba’s Fine foods come in six different flavors, three savory, and three sweet. Each one is filled with real food ingredients, and pack a whopping seven grams of protein. The 1.2oz serving size makes this an easy snack for busy parents and kids alike. And, if you’re trying to eat a more keto-focused diet, these nut mixes also only have three grams of net carbs per serving, too!
Clio has launched a new less-sugar Greek yogurt bar in two flavors, peach and mixed berry. With only one gram of sugar and eight grams of protein, this is a sweet treat you can feel good about sharing with the kids.
You know and love KIND bars for their low-sugar combo of nuts, dark chocolate, salt and much more. Now, they've just launched their second-edition EQUALITY bar. While the bar itself is the favorite Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Nut, but the new wrapper is custom designed by a Black female artist, and it represents a world that’s beautifully diverse, inclusive and equitable.
Ditch the sugary sports drink and hydrate with Greater Than instead. With new flavors that include Strawberry Lemonade and Peach Clementine, this electrolyte drink is non-GMO, gluten and dairy free, 100 percent vegan, organic and paleo friendly. It's perfect for busy kids and parents on the go!
Start the countdown to Christmas off right with our allergy-friendly Advent calendar guide! These Advent calendars are all made in dedicated facilities and packed with safe treats for your holiday traditions, whether you’re a fan of the classic chocolate calendar or you’re in search of something unique—we see you, dairy-free white chocolate!
9. Moo Free
Product: 2021 Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Made in a factory that handles Hazelnuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Milk, Soy, Gluten Allergen Statement
10. McCrea’s
Product: 2021 Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk
Precautionary Label: Manufactured in a facility that also processes coconut and sesame.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
11. Skip’s Candies
Product: Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: All Products share equipment with items containing Wheat
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut Allergen Statement
12. Lindt
Product: Snowman Advent Calendar
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat
Contains: Coconut, Milk, Soy, Gluten (Barley)
Precautionary Label: May contain tree nuts.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut Allergen Statement
Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.
Our allergy-friendly Hanukkah gelt guide includes 8 different gelts—one for each night of Hanukkah! Whether they’re the prize for a dreidel victory or a present themselves, these chocolate coins are the sweetest Hanukkah tradition. Unwrap our guide of allergy-friendly chocolate gelts made in dedicated facilities, including four of them from Spokin “Verified Brands.”
Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.
Halloween is back this year and we’re making up for the last few years with the amount of candy we’re going to eat! For maximum enjoyment (including for those with allergies), check out our annual Allergy-Friendly Halloween Candy Guide! Please note there have been several acquisitions in Candyland as of late and many mainstream brands have new labeling. It’s all treats and no tricks with our guide’s information that’s updated as of 10/2021.
3. Vermont Nut Free
Product: Trick or Treat Skipper Pack
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Mustard, Legumes Verified Brand Allergen Information
4. free2b
Product: Bag O’Treats
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 9, Mustard, Corn, Gluten Verified Brand Allergen Information
5. Zolli Candy
Product: Halloween Zollipops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: This product does not carry a warning label, however if you manage a soy allergy please see allergen FAQ.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten Verified Brand Allergen Information
11. Smarties
Product: Original Smarties
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: Top 8 free if UPC starts with 0 11206.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8 Allergen Statement
12. Righteous Cacao
Product: Vegan Puffed Quinoa Krispy Bites
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (except Coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
13. Koochikoo
Product: Organic Lollipop
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Soy, Gluten Allergen Statement
14. Pez
Product: Halloween Party Pack
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Mustard, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy, Gluten Allergen Statement
15. Dots
Product: Original Dots
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
16. Raaka Chocolate
Product: Pink Sea Salt Minis
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut (except coconut) Allergen Statement
17. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Fruit Chews
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
18. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Roll
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
19. Tootsie
Product: Tootsie Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Contains: Milk, Soy
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
20. Goetze’s
Product: Caramel Creams
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Precautionary Label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut Allergen Statement
21. Dum Dums
Product: Dum Dums Original Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 9, Gluten
Contains: No Top 9
Precautionary Label: There is a trace amount of soy oil in the lubricant used on Dum-Dums cooking kettles. This soy oil has been refined, bleached, and deodorized and all of the proteins have been removed.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Gluten Allergen Statement
22. Dubble Bubble
Product: Dubble Bubble Gum
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Soy may be present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
23. Blow Pop
Product: Blow Pops
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Contains: No Top 8
Precautionary Label: Milk and soy may be present.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Wheat, Gluten Allergen Statement
For even more allergy-friendly candy you can dish out and eat, check out the full list on Spokin.
Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.
Halloween is the time of year when we can bust out all of our creativity and that goes for school lunches as well. Up your bento box game with these easy-to-pull-off pumpkin oranges, mummy cheese balls, watermelon bats and hot dog fingers. We’ve got all the ideas here, and scroll to the bottom to find all the gear you can order from Amazon to make these Halloween lunches over the top! Don’t forget to drop in a Halloween lunchbox joke while you’re at it.
Just in time for back-to-school (whether you are at home or in-person), here are our top-rated spreads guide for sandwiches, dipping and beyond. Best part? Every “butter” is made in a dedicated facility. The list also includes a whopping 8 verified brands and one, soon to be VB, many of whom spread the love with special offers, especially for first-time purchases, so make sure to check their websites.
1. 88 Acres
Flavor: Watermelon Seed Butter Unsweetened
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Gluten
Doe Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Gluten Verified Brand Allergy Info Special Offer! 25% off Code: SPOKIN Details: No expiration. Not valid on subscription orders or bundles.
2. Kween
Flavor: Vanilla Granola Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Corn, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Corn Verified Brand Allergy Info Special Offer! 15% off Code: SPOKIN Details: kween.co
3. WowButter
Flavor: Creamy
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Does Contain: Soy
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten Verified Brand Allergy Info
4. Wanna Date?
Flavor: Vanilla Date Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Lupin, Mollusks, Sulphites Verified Brand Allergy Info
5. Sunbutter
Flavor: Natural Sunflower Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Corn, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Top 8, Sesame, Mustard, Corn, Gluten Verified Brand Allergy Info 6. Don’t Go Nuts
Flavor: Slightly Sweet Creamy Soy Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut, Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Mustard, Sesame, Lupin, Sulphites, Gluten
Does Contain: Soy
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that handles dairy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Mustard, Sesame, Lupin, Sulphites, Gluten Verified Brand Allergy Info
9. Seedible
Flavor: Crunchy Sunflower Sesame Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Mustard, Poppyseeds, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites, Corn, Peas, Gluten
Does Contain: Sesame
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanuts, Tree Nuts (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Mustard, Poppyseeds, Celery, Lupin, Molluscs, Sulphites, Corn, Peas, Gluten Verified Brand Allergy Info Special Offer! 25% off Code: Use code 25OFF for 25% off your first purchase Details: No expiration, first time purchase only.
13. Living Tree Community Farms
Flavor: Turmeric & Honey Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Does Contain: Coconut, Sesame
Precautionary label: None
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut Allergen Statement
14. The Amazing Chickpea
Flavor: Creamy Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: All jars with 2020 manufacturing date or later are produced in nut-free facility. Jars prior to 2020 manufacturing date use olive oil instead of sunflower oil, which is not produced in a nut-free facility.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut Allergen Statement
15. Sneaky Chef
Flavor: No-Nut Butter Creamy
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8, Gluten
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Made in a facility that also processes soy.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut, Tree Nut Allergen Statement
16. Wild Friends
Flavor: Organic Honey Sunflower Butter
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Top 8
Does Contain: No Top 8
Precautionary label: Made on equipment which also processes sesame.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut (only for the sunflower butter jars, not packets) Allergen Statement
17. Much Better Butter
Flavor: Honey Kissed Sunflower Seed Spread
Ingredients Do Not Contain: Peanut, Tree Nut (excluding coconut), Milk, Egg, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten
Does Contain: Soy, Coconut
Precautionary label: Manufactured in a peanut-free facility that processes tree nuts and wheat.
Facility Dedicated Free From: Peanut Allergen Statement
Spokin is a modern platform and app connecting people managing food allergies to resources including food, restaurants, hotels and more. Users have personalized experiences based on allergies & location. With 55,000+ reviews across 79 countries, Spokin helps the allergy community share and connect. The Spokin iOS app is free on iTunes.
Food allergies, unfortunately, affect 6 million children, and rates of allergies continue to climb with a near-doubling of children affected since the previous generation. Thankfully, new research guides the way to reverse the growing number of children with food allergies. For the first time, we know ways we can reduce risk and help protect children from developing allergies in the first place.
Guided by science, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) now recommend introducing common allergens at around 4-6 months of age. By feeding these foods early in life, before an allergy has ever developed, parents have the opportunity to change the risk for their children.
3 Key Takeaways for Parents
The guidelines recommend introducing your baby to commonly allergenic foods like peanuts, egg, cow milk products, tree nuts, wheat, crustacean shellfish, fish, and soy at 4-6 months.
The guidelines suggest that introducing common allergens regularly can reduce the risk of your baby developing a food allergy.
The guidelines urge for a variety of complementary foods every day. Diet diversity is great for babies and is a key early habit in lifelong, healthy eating.
The dietary guidelines are a perfect roadmap to help give parents easy, achievable ways to feed their baby the best way. The guidelines specify to “make every bite count.” We know that there is a big gap in the types of baby food available at the grocery store. Most commercially available baby foods lack the essential food groups needed to ensure diet diversity and thriving tummies for your little ones as they grow. Parents need to make a plan to get these into a baby’s diet and keep it in a baby’s diet.
By introducing peanuts, eggs, cow’s milk products, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and shellfish, and fish (all of these can be found in SpoonfulONE) with other complementary foods, you can reduce your child’s risk of developing an allergy to that food. Furthermore, pediatricians agree there is no evidence that delaying the introduction of allergenic foods, beyond when other complementary foods are introduced, helps to prevent food allergy. In fact, delaying introduction can increase risk for babies.
So don’t wait and go slow, when you’re starting solids. Consider trying 100 new foods in 100 days! Parents should feel empowered and confident about feeding their babies early. Maintaining a diverse diet is the key as this isn’t a one-and-done “test.” Aim to feed your babies diverse foods and common allergens regularly—every day if possible, but at least several times per week. Consistency is key here.
We cannot change the modern environment quickly, but we can change the allergy in food odds for our children.
Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAP is a pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer for SpoonfulONE. Dr. Swanson is an author, a prominent advocate of evidence-based medicine, & devotes her career to prevention strategies. She fosters conversations with clinicians & parents around the importance of early and consistent feeding of common food allergens.
