Allergen Safe Lunch Box Bakes

Back to school means back to packing lunches—and if your child has food allergies, finding safe, delicious, and exciting options can be a daily challenge. That’s why we’ve created three easy, allergen-safe lunchbox bakes using our top 14 allergen-free baking mixes: Chocolate Cake, Victoria Sponge, and Pancake & Waffle Mix.

These recipes are perfect for busy mornings, bake-ahead weekends, or even after-school snacks. They’re completely nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and school-safe, so you can feel confident sending them in your child’s lunchbox.

Let’s get baking!

Mini Pancake Skewers

Ingredients: 

• x1 Pancake & Waffle Mix 
• 220ml Plant Based Milk
• 1tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 
• 300g Chosen Fruit 
• Cocktail Sticks

Method:

1. Empty the Pancake & Waffle Mix into a large mixing bowl and add in the wet ingredients. Mix until smooth and combined.
2. Add a splash of oil onto a frying pan and set to a medium heat.
3. Take a tsp and add the mixture onto the frying pan (we are wanting to make mini pancakes).
4. Continue until all the mixture has been used.
5. Cut up all of the fruit that you would like to add to your mini pancake skewers and start stacking your skewers
6. ENJOY!

Chocolate Cake Bites

Ingredients: 

• x1 Chocolate Cake Baking Mix 
• 200ml Plant Based Milk 
• 160ml Vegetable Oil 
• 250g Vanilla Buttercream 

Method: 

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
2. Empty the mix into a large mixing bowl, followed by the wet ingredients. Mix until smooth.
3. Grease a square take tin and pour the mixture in, distribute evenly
4. Place in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
5. Taking a circle cutter remove the cake using use to make the perfect bite sized cake.
6. Top with buttercream icing and any chosen topping.
7. ENJOY!!

Victoria Sponge Doughnuts

Ingredients: 

• x1 Victoria Sponge Baking Mix 
• 140ml Plant Based Milk 
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 
• 40g Dairy Free Spread 
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract 
• 300g Buttercream Icing 

Method: 

1. Preheat the oven to 180 fan
2. In a large mixing bowl combine in the mix along with the wet ingredients. Mix together until smooth.
3. Distribute the mixture into your doughnut mould and add some jam half way through each doughnut and create a marbled effect.
4. Place in the oven for around 15 minutes.
5. Allow to cool before decorating and top with some buttercream icing and pink sprinkles.
6. ENJOY!

We hope these three lunchbox-friendly bakes make mornings a little easier and lunchtimes a lot more fun! Whether you’re whipping up gooey chocolate squares, fruity sponge bites, or pancake muffins with a twist, you’ll be giving your child a safe, nourishing treat they’ll actually look forward to eating.

Got your own twist on one of these recipes? We’d love to see it! Tag us on social media @CreativeNature and let us know how you’re keeping lunchboxes fun and allergy-safe.

Here’s to stress-free baking and happy snacking!

Phoebe

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