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

[Anonymous]

You have to get off-brand Rice Krispies. The Kellogs cereal only had three ingredients, but one is a malt derivative, which contains gluten.

There are GF “Krispy Rice” cereals out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would s'mores would be low fat enough? There are gluten-free graham crackers and dairy-free chocolate. Maybe there is a substitute for chocolate if you the fat content for it is too high?

You’d also need gluten free marshmallows. Doable, but you’d need to read the label.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:IDK. What's a birthday party without a real cake, and real ice cream, and real food? Have alternative food for the kids who can't have the traditional food. It's a shame everyone has to eat some crazy substitute because of food allergies in some of the kids. Or am I that out of touch with today's reality?

You are that out of touch with today’s reality. 30-40 years ago, less than 1% of Americans had a known food allergy. Today it’s 5%. In the next 30 years it could be 10%. When that happens, your family will have a child or two or more that have food allergies. Suddenly, it will be your problem to find egg free desserts, or dairy free milk. And you will have a different view about it “being a shame” when kind people try to be considerate of those allergies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would s'mores would be low fat enough? There are gluten-free graham crackers and dairy-free chocolate. Maybe there is a substitute for chocolate if you the fat content for it is too high?

Most gluten-free graham crackers have butter in them and the texture isn’t conducive for s’mores.

[Anonymous]

It’s kind you’re trying to make this work. Thank you!

We have a few food allergies in our family, each member has a different one. It can get complicated. We’d love to not have to worry about it, can’t.

[Anonymous]

I’d try a gluten free cake and sub unsweetened plain coconut yogurt for the milk. Check the fat content though. Can there be any fat or is a little ok?

The suggestion of asking that family what treats are safe is a good one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Are you sure this child can not eat any fats?

It's impossible to survive without any fat in the diet. For a short-term it's doable, but brain and body function will ultimately collapse without any.

It's possible that they cannot tolerate long-chain fats which are what is in most foods. They could be taking a special fatty acid supplement that provides their fat needs.

[Anonymous]

Sorry, but this calls for fruit.

Any parent whose kid has this level of sensitivity isn't going to let the kid eat anything processed.

[Anonymous]

OP again. Thanks for the additional replies.

Clarifying that it's not a single child that all of these food restrictions, it's across several kids invited to the party. Thus, while I'm possibly willing, it's hard to just have a treat that doesn't consider allergies for most kids and just have a single "special" treat for one kid. It's multiple kids all with different needs, like one is nut-free but OK with the rest, one is gluten-free but OK with the rest, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Are you sure this child can not eat any fats?

It's impossible to survive without any fat in the diet. For a short-term it's doable, but brain and body function will ultimately collapse without any.

I'm the parent of the child with gastroparesis. My kid was on TPN (IV nutrition) for the majority of his calories.

Ironically, the foods that were most successful for him were all highly processed, because fiber was really problematic. He was at that point during covid, and so I don't have any experiences with birthday parties to share.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. Thanks for the additional replies.

Clarifying that it's not a single child that all of these food restrictions, it's across several kids invited to the party. Thus, while I'm possibly willing, it's hard to just have a treat that doesn't consider allergies for most kids and just have a single "special" treat for one kid. It's multiple kids all with different needs, like one is nut-free but OK with the rest, one is gluten-free but OK with the rest, etc.

Hi OP, just wanted to say thanks for being so considerate. I think a gummy candy bar with gelatin treats would be colorful and fun.

[Anonymous]

I would probably do meringue shells (egg white and sugar) and fill them with fruit. I think that covers all your allergies? Normally I’d do whipped cream on top (maybe let the kids squirt it themselves) but you’d have to keep the dairy and fat free whipped creams separate so it might be easier to go with straight fruit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. Thanks for the additional replies.

Clarifying that it's not a single child that all of these food restrictions, it's across several kids invited to the party. Thus, while I'm possibly willing, it's hard to just have a treat that doesn't consider allergies for most kids and just have a single "special" treat for one kid. It's multiple kids all with different needs, like one is nut-free but OK with the rest, one is gluten-free but OK with the rest, etc.

I posted this before but seems like maybe you didn’t see it. Just ask the parent of the fat free kid for a suggestion because you really want them to feel special/included. It’s way easier to find gluten/nut/soy free cupcakes or cookies for everyone else.

Though a few people suggested lollipops and I think the big fun rainbow lollipops would be so cute! And they aren’t as expensive as custom cupcakes. Put a cute tag or some ribbon on them and it looks fancy.

Is there a theme to the party?

[Anonymous]

Cotton candy

[Anonymous]

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!