Making a healthy and interesting school lunch box every can be challenging for any mum. When your child has multiple food allergies, that challenge can become quite overwhelming. Here's a few ideas that will help ...
Most school lunches consist of sandwiches of some sought. If you have a child who is gluten free or allergic to wheat, a normal sandwich isn't an option. There are plenty of alternatives though ....
Bread/Wraps
Store bought - Depending on your allergies, some of the brands that may be bought at the supermarket or health food store include....
Country life
Zenders
Black Ruby Gluten Free ( shop in Mornington Victoria )
Deeks - For more information and stores - Click Here
Udis
Ancient Grains
Ancient Grains
*Beware of preservatives commonly found in store bought breads in particular E280-E283 (Propionates) More Info - Click Here
They are basically used in bread to stop it going mouldy, so manufacturers can place the bread directly into the plastic bags without having to wait for the bread to cool.
Propionates can cause many health complaints including irritability, asthma, migraine, fatigue, learning difficulties, aggression, headaches, gastric irritation.
Do you really want to send your child to school with sandwiches containing these additives?
They are basically used in bread to stop it going mouldy, so manufacturers can place the bread directly into the plastic bags without having to wait for the bread to cool.
Propionates can cause many health complaints including irritability, asthma, migraine, fatigue, learning difficulties, aggression, headaches, gastric irritation.
Do you really want to send your child to school with sandwiches containing these additives?
If you don't have a copy of The Chemical Maze , I highly recommend you get yourself one. There are many versions available. It is essential to know what is in your food and cosmetics.
Packet Mixes
Springhill Farm - The Real Bread Mix
Orgran
Freedom Foods
Make your own allergy friendly/gluten free bread -
10 Grain Free Bread Recipes - These may not be applicable but you might find something that suits
The very clever and inspiring Jo from Quirky Cooking has some great ideas and recipes. She uses a Thermomix, however majority of recipes will work just as well in a food processor
Spelt Tortillas Recipe - Jo Whitten, Quirky Cooking
* Spelt is an ancient form of wheat. Spelt IS NOT GLUTEN FREE, however many people who are sensitive to wheat can tolerate spelt. Of course check with your allergist first.
Making Spelt Tortilla's Video - Jo Whitten, Quirky Cooking
Corn tortillas - made with masa harina (corn that is soaked in lime then dried and ground - masa is available at some IGA's and most health food shops, and the recipe is generally on the side of the pack. )
Chickpea (besan flour) and potato starch wraps - Click Here
Tip - Gluten free wraps dry out quickly so it's best to just make a few each day. You'll get quick at them the more you make them, it's really easy.
Check out more of Jo's recipes on her website - Click Here
Check out more of Jo's recipes on her website - Click Here
Sandwich/Wrap Fillings -
Ham - ham off the bone, always check ingredients, often contain milk, soy etc.
Corned Beef - Always best to cook your own.
Easiest Corned Beef with Golden Sauce - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Sausages - always check ingredients
Corned Beef - Always best to cook your own.
Easiest Corned Beef with Golden Sauce - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Sausages - always check ingredients
Homemade meat patties
Swedish Meatballs - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Swedish Meatballs - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Vegetable Patties - lentil, chickpea
Egg - if allowable
Salad
Spreads - Sunflower paste, Jam, homemade no nut chocolate paste
Egg - if allowable
Salad
Spreads - Sunflower paste, Jam, homemade no nut chocolate paste
Sang Choy Bow - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Sushi - Quinoa or rice with thinly sliced veg and chicken
Spring rolls- a favourite in our house - fill with whatever you like -ham, chicken, corned beef, avocado, lettuce, spinach, kale, bean shoots, zucchini, carrot, left overs, rice, vermicelli, noodles etc
California rolls
Frittatas
Zucchini Slice -
For Recipe Click Here
Homemade Chicken nuggets -
- AFC (Allergy Friendly Chicken) - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
- AFC (Allergy Friendly Chicken) - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Veggie balls
Pasta salad
vegie salad
pinwheels
mini quiche
rice cakes
Beef & Bean Nachos - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Beef & Bean Nachos - Recipe in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook
Leftovers - pasta, Fried Rice,
Apricot Chicken, Vegetarian Lasagne, Lemon Chicken Alfredo
(Recipes in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook)
Apricot Chicken, Vegetarian Lasagne, Lemon Chicken Alfredo
(Recipes in Allergy Friendly Home Cooking eBook)
Add some extra goodness to your children's lunchbox with some of the wonderful range of Superfoods for Kidz products ...
Grain Free Lunchbox ideas - If you are looking for some grain free options, Kersten has a great eBook for you......
More information - Click Here
Keeley McGuire has some great lunchbox ideas ....
More information - Click Here
More Information - Click Here
You may also like to check out the very inspiring Natural New Age Mum - not only has she got a fantastic name but Sonia has many great options for healthy lunchboxes, while not necessarily allergy free but I'm sure you will find something appropriate. To check out her blog - Click Here
Drinks - water , chocolate milk ( DariFree or Cacao, rice milk, sweetener - raw honey, maple syrup, coconut nectar etc.) freeze, freshly squeezed fruit & vegetable juice, coconut water
Hope these ideas have helped. This will be an ongoing blog post. I will be continually adding to it . Please share your ideas also. I am more than happy to share your recipes, blog posts, recipe eBooks, cookbooks etc. Thanks for reading
Sonya x
Some eBooks which may give you further inspiration....
Hope these ideas have helped. This will be an ongoing blog post. I will be continually adding to it . Please share your ideas also. I am more than happy to share your recipes, blog posts, recipe eBooks, cookbooks etc. Thanks for reading
Sonya x
Some eBooks which may give you further inspiration....
Gluten and Top 8 Free recipes for the whole year around.
Other Blog Posts which may be helpful...
