School Safe + Yummy = SunButter Sunflower Spread

As a mom to a kid with severe food allergies, back to school shopping is more than just notebooks, clothes, pencils and paper. It’s finding foods that are both safe and yummy for my son, so that he stays happy and healthy in the lunchroom. And even though his allergens don’t include peanuts, it’s very important to me to help protect kids with a peanut allergy, too, because I know so many of our friends in the AllerMates community and beyond have to deal with this one!

Luckily, there are several wonderful companies out there making yummy peanut butter substitutes. If you’re curious what the go-to is for my family, it’s SunButter Sunflower Spread, and here are four wonderful reasons why:

1. It’s big in nutrients and little in fat. If you compare SunButter to peanut butter, you’re going to find it’s got more fiber, the same amount of protein and less saturated fat. It also contains over 25% of our recommended daily intake of Vitamin E, a powerful anti-oxidant and immune system booster!
2. It’s yummy. For those of us who love peanut butter, it may be hard to imagine anything coming remotely close to the taste of the creamy or nutty treat. However, SunButter packs a huge punch in that department, and its consistency is so much closer than other substitutes!
3. It’s safe from peanuts AND tree nuts (and even several other allergens). Many peanut butter substitutes are made with tree nuts, like almonds, cashews and pecans, which immediately make them a no-go in our household. However, SunButter is manufactured in a dedicated peanut- and nut-free facility, and it’s also free of wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs and sesame! (Read SunButter’s statement on soy here.)
4. We have choices. Creamy, crunchy, natural, organic… SunButter gives us variety. Additionally, you can purchase their creamy option in single serving size cups or squeeze packs – perfect for school, travel, sports and more!

In fact, everyone at AllerMates LOVES SunButter so much, we’re featuring their FULL-SIZE JAR in our August Goodie Box. That means anyone who’s signed up for AllerMates Goodie Box Subscription is going to get 16 whole ounces of this wonderful treat and just in time for back to school.

If you haven’t ordered yours yet, don’t worry… there’s still a little bit of time left. Just click here, and make your life easier when you get a box of delicious treats – like SunButter and more – to help keep your kid safe in the lunchroom this school year. : )

Iris

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