Sensitive Sweets Blog Easy Lunch Recipes for Kids with Food Allergies

What do you feed an allergic child? My son Bradley has severe allergies to dairy, eggs, peanuts, and tree-nuts. On top of that he is allergic to gluten, soy, tomatoes, and certain fruits. Below is a list of Lunch ideas (some may or may not work for your child). Use a fun bento box and include at least one or two of each category:VeggiesBaby CarrotsCelery slicesCucumber SlicesGreen Peppers (my boys won't eat this, but I keep trying)Sweet PeasJicama slicesEasy Vegan Ranch Dip Recipe:1/2 cup Soy-free Veganaise1/4 tsp garlic powder,1/4 tsp of dill or fresh parsleysprinkle salt or pepper to taste (optional)Mix well, keep refrigerated or use a cooler pack in the lunch box.FruitsFresh grapes or raisinsWatermelonMandarine Orange slicesCantaloupeBlueberriesStrawberriesHalf a bananaApple slices or Apple SaucePeachesBlackberriesPineapple slices (too acidic for my Bradley)Fruit StripsStarchesChex Rice CerealAllergy-free Pretzels by Ener-GBaked potatoErewhon Corn FlakesErewhon Rice CerealFreedom Foods Cereals are wonderful!Tropics by Freedom are just like fruit loops.Cocoa Crunch by Freedom FoodsEntreeChicken Salad Sandwich (see recipe below)Ham SandwichTuna Melts (gluten free bread)Turkey Sliders (use ground turkey meat to make small patty's)Applegate Hot DogsPizzaMeatballs (use rice to stick together)Panini (with our flat bread)Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe2 slices of our awesome gluten-free, Vegan Multi-grain BreadHeat with toaster prior to assembly of sandwich, it will stay soft all day.2 Tbl of soy-free Veganaise mayo1 cup of shredded Organic Chicken or canned Organic Chicken1/4 cup diced celery (optional)sprinkle garlic salt to tastesprinkle dill to tasteCelebrate with a Sweet TreatEasy CakesCookieCupcake Cup