Ideas for a Peanut Allergy Party

I have a peanut allergy and just stay clear of anything that has peanuts, peanut oil or a warning that it was made in a factory with peanuts. Some allergies are more severe than others but you don't want to take any chances!
sugar cookies
rice krispie treats
brownies
fruit and cheese kabobs
popcorn
caramel corn balls
peppermint bark
pretzels
frosted pretzels
veggies and dip
chips and dip

I grew up in a *SERVERE* peanut allergy house, and we could have anything as long as it didn't include peanuts. We also couldn't have anything that was produced in a factory where they used peanuts. Read labels and they'll give you the info (example: plain M&M's have a peanut warning on their label). No peanut oil chips either, this is listed in the ingredients.

If you read the label you should be fine. There are PLENTY of things for kids with peanut allergies to eat, just be informed of what you're serving and the ingredients.

Anything that you bake yourself-without peanuts-will be OK. why don't you make sugar cookies? Or rice krispy treats?

If there wasnt a peanut allergy concern what would you take? Chances are it probably wasnt going to be peanut related. Just read labels off of whatever ideas you have just to make sure it doesnt have the nut warning on it.

-Suckers
-Oreos
-Jello
-Fruit salad
-Graham crackers
-Chips & salsa (mild, of course
-Baby carrots w/ dip
-Raisins
-Chocolate dipped pretzels - easy to do at home
-Yogurt/Go-gurts

Go to Whole Foods if you have one. They have a Enjoy Life Foods - baked cookies and snacks that are COMPLETELY allergen free for the top food allergies - gluten, wheat, dairy, all nuts, etc. http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/

http://www.peanutallergy.com/nut-free-recipes

http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcespre.php?id=...

http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/free_food_allergy_re...

I'd stay away from anything from a bakery - doughnuts, cakes, cookies, pies, etc. since MOST bakeries have nuts in them and MAY have nuts on their equipment that contaminates their food.

Read food labels. Most should say if it contains nuts/may contain nuts.

M&Ms although colorful for the holidays are usually made in the same plants as the nut-M&Ms so those are no nos.

I would ask the child's parents. There is a child in our grade that has a peanut allergy and his mom is very vocal about what is and is not allowed. She has a list of brands and treats that he can have and that he cannot have. It can be a little confusing because some things of one brand are fine and others of the same brand are not. I am sure she will be fine with sharing with you.

rice crispy treats, brownies, sugar cookies that the kids can decorate, gingerbread cookies, ice cream, chocolate fondue with fresh fruit and pound cake, bread pudding with dolce de leche, apple crostada-i would leave out the gorgonzola cheese and walnuts, chocolate cheese ball with graham crackers and chocolate wafers, creme brulee, creme caramel, sliced apples with caramel sauce, hot chocolate with marshmellows, punch, hot apple cider, snickerdoodles, cupcakes with yummy buttercream frosting and sprinkles, I could go on like this for weeks and not mention anything with peanuts.................

Fruit is always safe. If you would like something sweet to go with it mix equal parts cool whip & yogurt. My kids will always go for that over cookies, chips or cake at a party

Smoothies go over well for kids. Hot chocolate from syrup (again read the labels). I would actually though ask the kids mom. She probably already knows what brands and packaging are safe for her son.

You don't say whether it's okay to bring homemade stuff so I'll assume it is. Gingerbread cookies or sugar cookies with or without frosting should be fine if made from scratch. I've never seen one of these recipes that had any kind of nuts.

Almost anything can be made without peanuts. Cookies, cakes, most candies...plus fruit, yogurt dips...and so on. But I do think it's wonderful that you are so concerned. No doubt there are some people who have to take some very specific precautions that the rest of us just wouldn't "get" without asking.

Best bet is to ask the teacher if s/he knows how severe the allergy is and ask the teacher for ideas...or, if you can, ask the parents of the allergic child.

Hello!

I've not read your other responses so please forgive me if mine is a repeat.

Kettle Corn - we have a child at our school who seems to have every allergy under the sun - his mom packs his lunch every day - he has a special table to eat at, etc. When we have parties - we have the veggies with hummus (personally for me? YUCK!!) and ranch dressing (which is kept away from him) and kettle corn (which I didn't like until I found this brand that the mom buys - I don't remember the name - I just know the package is red and white striped and you can buy it a Costco in a two pack box.)

Rice Krispy bars, chocolate dipped pretzels, snickerdoodles, sugar cookies.

I read the responses. All great ideas. Just wanted to add one or two things.

I have a son who was diagnosed with a peanut allergy about a year or so ago, so I'm getting in the swing of things with all this. The only thing I would add to the advice you've already received is be careful about anything containing chocolate. If you bake something with chocolate chips or make anything with chocolate (like chocolate dipped pretzels), read the package very carefully! Some chocolate chips come with a nut warning, some don't. (Hershey brand chocolate chips tend to be safe.) Also, things like pretzels can be tricky, depending on the brand (I've found Snyder's brand come with a warning, but Utz and Rolled Gold don't tend to).

I think all the emphasis you've already gotten from others about label-reading is the most important. And, if possible, contact the parents. I'm sure they'll be glad to help. (As a parent of a nut-allergy kid, I'm always very grateful when people are willing to go out of their way to provide snacks that my son can eat!)