Gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, nut-free birthday treats

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you for all of the (serious) replies.

I have to admit that I'm leaning now towards no food treats because it's going to be challenging to accommodate every individual need. I completely hear the feedback of those parents of kids with food allergies that they would prefer something purchased/processed with a clear ingredient list than me making something at home even with good intentions. Plus I don't have the time to make multiple treats anyway.

For those still questioning it, the fat-free issue is real. Not just a "preference". These are young kids.

You should do cotton Candy!

[Anonymous]

Gastroparesis mom. I missed that you are thinking of this as a treat to take home. Obviously my sundae bar idea is very bad.

Can you clarify what kind of event this is and how old the kids are?

Are you planning on not serving any food at the party itself, and just a take home snack?

[Anonymous]

Dates stuffed with cardamom flavored rice Kristy treats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In the end, kids want sugar. They will take straight sugar over beautifully crafted meringue cups, homemade rainbow jello etc. I would get those giant pixie sticks and let them have the sugar high for their lives!

I am curious what's in your recipe for rainbow jello if you think it's not "straight sugar"?

Gelatin.

[Anonymous]

Do cupcakes or cake. Rice crispy treats have gelatin so thats a no for us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you for all of the (serious) replies.

I have to admit that I'm leaning now towards no food treats because it's going to be challenging to accommodate every individual need. I completely hear the feedback of those parents of kids with food allergies that they would prefer something purchased/processed with a clear ingredient list than me making something at home even with good intentions. Plus I don't have the time to make multiple treats anyway.

For those still questioning it, the fat-free issue is real. Not just a "preference". These are young kids.

You don't. You do nut free if a child has a true allergy but otherwise, you get regular food and kids and parents can choose to eat or not. Fat free is absurd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do cupcakes or cake. Rice crispy treats have gelatin so thats a no for us.

Are you invited to this party? Doesn't it make more sense for OP to accommodate the food issues of the people who are invited?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cotton candy

That’s a great idea!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you for all of the (serious) replies.

I have to admit that I'm leaning now towards no food treats because it's going to be challenging to accommodate every individual need. I completely hear the feedback of those parents of kids with food allergies that they would prefer something purchased/processed with a clear ingredient list than me making something at home even with good intentions. Plus I don't have the time to make multiple treats anyway.

For those still questioning it, the fat-free issue is real. Not just a "preference". These are young kids.

You don't. You do nut free if a child has a true allergy but otherwise, you get regular food and kids and parents can choose to eat or not. Fat free is absurd.

OP here. I've said repeatedly throughout this thread that the fat issue is due to a legitimate medical issue. I really feel for these parents because it's been so difficult to accommodate for their child. It's really not up for judgment.

[Anonymous]

Watermelon cakes? I think the recipe ones probably don’t meet your requirements but perhaps you can modify it. They’re very pretty and could be cupcake sized.

Jesus what a bummer for the fat free kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you for all of the (serious) replies.

I have to admit that I'm leaning now towards no food treats because it's going to be challenging to accommodate every individual need. I completely hear the feedback of those parents of kids with food allergies that they would prefer something purchased/processed with a clear ingredient list than me making something at home even with good intentions. Plus I don't have the time to make multiple treats anyway.

For those still questioning it, the fat-free issue is real. Not just a "preference". These are young kids.

Your call, of course, and it is very kind of you to think about all of the kids’ needs and being inclusive. But you have gotten a lot of good ideas that check all of the boxes - like a swirl lollipop for example, or gummy candies or ice pops. I’d consider handing one out to each kid at the end of the party just bc I think kids do expect some treat (and I agree it shouldn’t have to be that way, but the reality it is).

[Anonymous]

Old fashioned rock candy on a wooden swizzle stick

[Anonymous]

To be taken home: The giant lollipop idea
To eat at the party: Italian ice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thank you for all of the (serious) replies.

I have to admit that I'm leaning now towards no food treats because it's going to be challenging to accommodate every individual need. I completely hear the feedback of those parents of kids with food allergies that they would prefer something purchased/processed with a clear ingredient list than me making something at home even with good intentions. Plus I don't have the time to make multiple treats anyway.

For those still questioning it, the fat-free issue is real. Not just a "preference". These are young kids.

Since this is to take home, I think doesn’t really matter that much if kids have different treats and it’s easier to make sure allergy kids get their intended treat and not accidentally someone else’s. I think if you enjoy cooking for parties you should bake whatever you usually would want to make and then get the gluten/nut/fat/etc free version at the store with a clear ingredient/allergy label for those kids.

Or the idea of a big bowl of fruit — clementines/cuties especially — that the kids can grab from is also great and easy.

[Anonymous]

You could make a wacky cake and sub gluten-free flour mix and applesauce for oil