50+ Recipes for Kids with Allergies | The Seasoned Mom (2024)

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Hi, friends! This post has definitely been a long time coming!

Out of all of the requests that I get from readers, by far the most common are pleas from desperate moms who are in search of delicious, easy, family-friendly recipes that are also allergy-friendly. Since I don’thave any allergies to contend with in our family, I am definitely notan expert in this area. And let’s face it: cooking for kids with allergies can be a very difficult task!

That’s why I turned to the greatest resource that I know: my fellow food blogging friends (many of whom have entire websites dedicated to allergy-friendly recipes), and asked themto select a few of their very favorite kid-friendly, allergen-free recipes. I have compiled, labeled, and categorized all of these meal ideas in this ultimate resource of Over 50 Family-Friendly (and Allergy-Friendly) Recipes!

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Kid-Friendly, Allergy-Free Recipes

A few notes before we get to the good stuff! First, you will notice my abbreviations in parentheses after each recipe. Here’s the code:

  • GF = Gluten Free
  • DF = Dairy Free
  • EF = Egg Free
  • NF = Nut Free
  • SF = Soy Free

I hope these designations help you peruse the list quickly and easily to find those options that are most appropriate for your family’s needs. BUT!!! Please, please, please read each recipe carefully before you prepareit. As I said, I am not an expert in allergy-free cooking and you just need to double-check that my labels are in fact accurate.

I hope that you find plenty ofnew recipes that your entire family can enjoy!

Allergy-Free Breakfast Recipes

Berry Shortcake Overnight Protein Oats from The Seasoned Mom {GF, EF, NF, SF}

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Overnight Strawberry Quinoa Parfait from The Seasoned Mom {GF, EF, NF, SF}

Easy Almond Flour Muffins from Snappy Gourmet {GF, DF}

Blueberry Carrot Cake Bars with Granola from Cotter Crunch {GF, SF, DF-optional}

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Savory Kale Oatmeal Cups from Kiip Fit {GF, EF, DF, NF}

Maple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Waffles from Plating Pixels {GF, SF}

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Blueberry Breakfast Bites from A Virtual Vegan {GF, DF, EF, NF, SF}

Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chips Muffins from Vitamin Sunshine {GF, EF, DF-optional, SF}

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Red Lentil Waffles with Rosemary Pomegranate Syrup from Eat. Thrive. Glow. {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

Fluffy Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes from Whole Food Bellies {DF, EF, NF-optional, SF}

2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes from Living Sweet Moments {GF, DF, NF, SF}

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Allergy-Free Lunch and Dinner Recipes

Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Chicken from The Seasoned Mom {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

Peach-Glazed Chicken Kabobs from The Seasoned Mom {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

Chicken Taco Quinoa Skillet from The Seasoned Mom {GF, DF-optional, EF, NF, SF}

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Paleo Italian Chicken Fingers from Tastes of Lizzy T’s {GF, DF, SF}

Homemade Mexican Veggie Burgers with Taco Aioli from Peas & Crayons {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

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Crock Pot Green Chili White Cheddar Mac and Cheese from Cotter Crunch {GF, NF, EF, SF}

Easy Gluten Free Herbed Chicken and Biscuit Bake from Cotter Crunch {GF, NF, SF}

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Meatloaf with Quinoa from Inhabited Kitchen {GF, DF, NF, SF}

Vegan Corn Dogs from Yummily Yours’ {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

One Pot Sausage and Rice Bake from Dinner at the Zoo {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

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Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken from Strength and Sunshine {GF, DF, EF, NF, SF}

Carrot and Potato Soup from Easy Baby Meals {GF, EF, NF, SF}

Carrot Tomato Soup from Eat. Thrive. Glow. {GF, EF, NF, SF}

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Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Alfredo from 918 Plate {GF, EF, NF, SF}

Stove Top Chicken Fajitas Sliders from Bam’s Kitchen {GF, DF, EF, NF, SF}

Apple Peanut Butter Quesadillas from Connoisseurus Veg {EF, DF, SF}

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Allergen-Free Veggies and Sides

Mom’s Marinated Vegetable Salad from The Seasoned Mom {GF, DF, EF, NF, SF}

Summer Corn Salad from The Seasoned Mom {GF, DF, EF, NF, SF}

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Homemade Corn Muffin Mix from Inhabited Kitchen {GF, NF, SF}

Baked Sweet Potato Fries from Strength and Sunshine {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

Skinny Carrot Fritters from Kiip Fit {EF, DF, NF, SF}

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10 Minute Marinated Mushrooms from Peas & Crayons {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

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Allergy-Free Snacks and Treats for Kids

Healthy Peach Jam Bars from The Seasoned Mom {EF, DF, NF, SF}

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Microwave Pizza Dip from The Seasoned Mom {GF, EF, NF, SF}

Healthy No-Bake Granola Bars from The Seasoned Mom {GF, DF, EF, SF}

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Cups from Bake. Eat. Repeat. {GF, EF}

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Apricot Energy Bites from Bake. Eat. Repeat. {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

Chewy Chocolate Macaroon Granola Bars from Bake. Eat. Repeat. {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

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Lower Sugar Homemade Fruit Snacks and Veggie Chips from Cotter Crunch {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

Cocoa Cashew Pretzel Bites from Cotter Crunch {GF, EF, DF, SF}

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Mango Banana Ice Cream from A Virtual Vegan {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

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Green Peas Cookies from Kiip Fit {GF, EF, DF}

Roast Green Peas from Yummily Yours’ {GF, EF, DF, NF, SF}

Roasted Strawberries with Vanilla Bean Cream from A Virtual Vegan {GF, EF, DF, SF}

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Dairy-Free Raspberry Gelato from Tastefully Frugal {GF, EF, DF, NF}

Raspberry Semifreddo from Suitcase Foodist {GF, DF, EF, NF, SF}

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Paleo Coconut Chocolate Blondies from A Healthy Life for Me {GF, DF, SF}

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Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Cookies from Cook.Craft.Love. {GF, DF-optional, EF, SF}

Gluten Free Snickerdoodles from Vitamin Sunshine {GF, DF, SF}

Cool Ranch Roasted Chickpeas from A Saucy Kitchen {GF, DF, EF, NF, SF}

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Homemade Nutella from Eat. Thrive. Glow. {GF, DF, EF, SF}

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake from PriyaKitchenette {GF, NF, SF}

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And one more “sweet” resource that you might want to check out! Fellow blogger Vegetarian Mamma has this awesome book available right now…because nobody should be deprived of dessert!The Dessert Fork: Over 40 Allergy-Friendly Dessert Recipes that Your Entire Family Will Enjoy(<– affiliate link).

And now it’s your turn! Please leave a link or a note in the comments with your favorite allergen-free recipe. Let’s keep this resource growing!

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FAQs

What can I feed my child with lots of allergies? ›

All alternative grain products, such as breads, other baked goods, cereals, crackers, noodles, pancakes, pasta, pretzels, rice and tortillas made without wheat or other indicated allergenic ingredients. Check all labels and verify safe food preparation techniques to determine safety.

What can you eat for breakfast on a hypoallergenic diet? ›

Breakfast ideas:

Cereal made with rice, amaranth, etc) with rice or almond milk. Bob's Red Mill gluten-free pancakes topped with unsweetened berry puree. Mixed raw unsalted nuts, raisins, cinnamon, chop in food processor. Enjoy with rice or almond milk.

What are the most common adult onset food allergies? ›

Can food allergies develop as an adult? Although most food allergies develop when you are a child, they can, rarely, develop as an adult. The most common food allergies for adults are shellfish – both crustaceans and mollusks – as well as tree nuts, peanuts and fish.

What can I cook for someone with allergies? ›

Outstanding Recipes Free of Top Allergens and Gluten
  1. Beet Salad with Chicken and Lemon Basil Vinaigrette.
  2. Allergy-Friendly Arugula and Bruschetta Flatbread.
  3. Dairy-Free Lime in the Coconut Cream Pie.
  4. Chicken and Waffle Sticks with Strawberry Compote.

What is the best food to eat with seasonal allergies? ›

10 foods to support your seasonal allergies
  1. Pineapple. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which can soothe the irritation and inflammation which contributes to itchy eyes and a runny nose. ...
  2. Kale. ...
  3. Red onion. ...
  4. Salmon. ...
  5. Kefir. ...
  6. Local honey. ...
  7. Garlic. ...
  8. Ginger.
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What is the best thing for kids with seasonal allergies? ›

The best choices are antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, and eye drops. “For children with severe symptoms, we can combine antihistamines and intranasal steroids,” explains Dr. Nowak-Wegrzyn. If your child needs daily therapy for persistent symptoms, intranasal steroids would be the choice, she adds.

What foods should you avoid with seasonal allergies? ›

Alcohol, peanuts, sugar, processed foods, wheat, chocolate, and even your morning cup of coffee are known culprits that act as hay fever catalysts. People also find relief in limiting foods that cause mucus production, such as conventional dairy products and gluten.

What can I substitute for scrambled egg if I'm allergic? ›

Flaxseed eggs

1 tsp ground flaxseed and 3 tsp water replace 1 egg.

What is a full hypoallergenic diet? ›

A hypoallergenic diet is a diet composed of foods low in allergenicity. Specifically, it is free from soy, nuts, egg, dairy, corn, beef, gluten, shellfish, and citrus fruits. That said, patients on a strict hypoallergenic diet should be carefully monitored and properly managed so as to avoid nutritional deficiencies.

Why do food allergies get worse with age? ›

As people get older, underlying physiological changes occur, and the risk of chronic diseases rises. Iron deficiency, which is common in older people, can also lead to development of food allergies, according to the National Institutes for Health. Drug treatments also can cause increased food allergies.

What are the 9 biggest food allergies? ›

More than 170 foods have been reported to cause allergic reactions, according to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), but the vast majority are caused by the “Big Nine”: milk, eggs, nuts, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame.

Do food allergies get worse with age? ›

Aging can potentially worsen any allergy, including hypersensitivities to food, medications, insect bites, and pollen. Treatment options are more limited in older adults than in those who are younger, as allergy medications may negatively interact with ongoing medications.

How do you prepare food for a child with a food allergy? ›

When you are preparing food for a child with a food allergy, make sure you do not contaminate foods whilst you are preparing them. Clean worktop and equipment thoroughly before you start. Make sure you also wash your hands thoroughly first.

What cooking will destroy most food allergens? ›

Even the smallest amount of the allergen on surfaces can cause an allergic reaction. Cooking and heating do not destroy allergens in food.

What is the best oil to cook with for allergies? ›

For individuals with peanut allergies, highly refined peanut oil offers a safe alternative for culinary and dietary purposes. Through a rigorous refining process, allergenic proteins are effectively removed, making the oil highly unlikely to trigger an allergic reaction.

What can you do for a child with severe allergies? ›

How are allergies treated in a child?
  1. Stay indoors when the pollen count is high and on windy days.
  2. Control dust in the home, particularly your child's bedroom.
  3. Use air conditioning instead of opening the windows.
  4. Put a dehumidifier in damp areas of the home.

What can you eat with multiple allergies? ›

Naturally allergy-friendly foods for most people include:
  • Meat.
  • Poultry.
  • Legumes excluding peanuts.
  • Seeds.
  • Grains excluding wheat.
  • Fruits.
  • Vegetables.
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What to do if your child is allergic to everything? ›

Help kids avoid anything they're allergic to, and keep an oral antihistamine available. If your child has a severe allergy or has had a severe reaction and the doctor prescribes epinephrine auto injectors, they will show you how to use them.

Why my child has so many allergies? ›

Why Do Kids Get Allergies? The tendency to develop allergies is often hereditary, which means it can be passed down through genes from parents to their kids. But just because a parent has allergies doesn't mean that their kids definitely will get them.

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