Allergy-Safe Snacks for Back to School

Back-to-school season means shared lunch tables, class celebrations, and clubs. For many families, finding snacks that are both vegan and allergy-safe is essential, not only for their own child, but so classmates can enjoy them too without worry. This guide explores how to pick school-friendly snacks that align with common allergy rules, while keeping everyday routines simple.

Why Allergy-Safe Vegan Snacks Matter at School

Allergy-safe snacks are free from specific allergens and made with steps to prevent cross-contamination. Cross-contamination occurs when allergens are transferred during manufacturing or handling. All of our products have no risk of cross-contamination.

Vegan snacks contain no milk, eggs, butter, honey, or other animal products. But vegan alone doesn’t mean allergy-safe, as nuts, gluten, or traces of dairy can still be present. 

Choosing allergy-safe snacks supports:

• Inclusive participation: All children can join in without risk.

• Simplified sharing: One snack type works for multiple dietary needs.

• Peace of mind: Parents know their choice won’t trigger a reaction.

Quick Guide to Reading Allergen Labels Fast

• Ingredients in bold: On UK packaging, allergens must appear in bold within the ingredients list.

• “Free-from” claims: These indicate both ingredient exclusion and process controls that are in place.

• Facility statements: “Made in a dedicated gluten-free, milk-free, and egg-free facility” shows higher safety controls.

• Cross-contact warnings: Phrases like “may contain” or “made on shared equipment” signal possible risk.

Tip: Keep snacks in their original packaging so staff can verify labels quickly. Avoid decanting into unlabelled tubs for school sharing.

Top Snacks Kids Love

These snacks are made in our dedicated free-from facility, and perfect for classroom sharing:

• Lazy Day Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cakes – A free-from alternative of a popular treat!

• Lazy Day Millionaire’s Shortbread – Shortbread, caramel, and chocolate layers.

• Lazy Day Belgian Choc Cake Bars – Individually wrapped chocolate cake bars for easy distribution.

Biscuit Options

For kids who prefer less chocolate, these options deliver flavour without the allergens.

• Lazy Day Golden Syrup Oaties – Crisp oat biscuits with golden syrup.

• Lazy Day Chocolate Chip Shortbread – A classic shortbread texture with chocolate chips.

Safe Sweet Treats for Special Occasions

Our dedicated Scottish bakery is 100% gluten-free, milk-free, egg-free, and free from nuts.

Perfect for celebrations:

• Vanilla Sponge Cake – Covered in sprinkles that will appeal to kids and big kids alike!

• Belgian Choc Cake Bars – Individually wrapped for sharing.

• Indulgent Chocolate Cake – What's not to love about a chocolate cake? 

Inclusive Snacking Starts Here

At Lazy Day, we believe everyone should be able to join in the joy with sweet treats. Our Scottish bakery is dedicated gluten-free, milk-free, egg-free and nut-free, with the only allergen we handle being soya. 

Explore our full range of allergy-safe, school-friendly snacks (including individually wrapped formats).

Lazy Sundaes

What better way to make the most of the last of the sunshine than with some delicious ice cream sundaes?

Check out the pictures below for some inspiration, and don’t forget to tag us on social media if you make your own!

Lazy Day Has Landed... In Australia

We’re beyond excited to announce that Lazy Day’s delicious treats are now available in Australia!

From our signature Millionaire’s Shortbread to indulgent Rocky Road, our bakes are arriving to be enjoyed down under.

Whether you're avoiding gluten, dairy, eggs or all of the above, we’ve got you covered. Every Lazy Day product is gluten free, dairy free, milk free, egg free and 100% vegan. Everything is made in our own dedicated free-from bakery. That means no cross-contamination, just total peace of mind.

We believe no one should miss out on a sweet treat because of dietary needs, and now, Australia can join in the joy too!

Find us through Vegan Perfection!

Chocolate Tiffin Has Landed in Tesco!

Chocolate Tiffin is now available in Tesco stores across the UK! Your go-to indulgent snack just got even easier to get your hands on.

Tiffin That Ticks All the Boxes

Shortbread pieces are tumbled with sultanas into a chocolate ganache then hand-decorated with Belgian dark chocolate. It’s completely gluten-free, milk and egg free, and vegan, but with no compromise on taste!

Where to Find Us

Look for us in Tesco’s Free From aisle with Salted Caramel Crispies and Belgian Chocolate Cake Bars. Chocolate Tiffin is also available from Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado and Booths.

If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance. Next time you're in Tesco, grab a pack (or two!) and experience why our Chocolate Tiffin does tick all the boxes.

Something Sweet Is Coming…

One of your Lazy Day favourites is going to hit the shelves in Tesco this month! Our range of deliciously indulgent, Free-From and Vegan treats is growing in Tesco, with the next launch just around the corner.

If you're already a fan of our goodies in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Co-op, you're going to love what’s coming next.

Follow us on social media for the big reveal.

We're Back!

After a break towards the end of 2024, we have reopened the online store! So, you can get your favourite products straight to your doorstep.

Lazy Day Luxury Gluten-Free Hamper

£40.00

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Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cakes

£3.95

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Indulgent Chocolate Cake

£8.95

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Millionaire’s Shortbread

£3.10

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More Spooky Delights

At Lazy Day, we believe that everyone, whether they have dietary restrictions or not, should be able to enjoy some delicious Halloween treats! Halloween is all about the fun of dressing up, watching spooky movies, and, of course, indulging in delicious sweets. But too often, those with dietary needs find themselves left out of the party. That’s why we’ve created some simple Halloween recipes using our Mini Vic Caterpillars and Belgian Chocolate Cake Bars – which are free from gluten, eggs, and dairy. These recipes are quick and easy to whip up with minimal skill and resources, perfect to share with your friends and family this Halloween.

Bat-erpillar Bites

Ingredients:

• Lazy Day Mini Vic Caterpillars

• Orange edible eyes

• Free from biscuits or paper bat wings

• Free from chocolate (for melting)

• Red icing

Instructions: Place your Mini Vic on a plate ready to dress up. Break your free-from biscuit into two halves and use melted chocolate to attach the “bat wings” to each side of the caterpillar. You can switch out the biscuits for paper bat wings to make sure your bat-erpillar bites suit the dietary needs of your guests. Using more melted chocolate, stick on the orange edible eyes to give your bat its spooky face. Finally, draw a fang-tastic smile with the red icing pen, and you’ve got a bat-iful Halloween treat!

Tomb of Treats

Ingredients:

• Lazy Day Belgian Chocolate Cake Bars

• White icing or melted free-from white chocolate

• White edible eyes

Instructions: Lay a Cake Bar flat on a plate. Using white icing or melted free-from white chocolate, create mummy "wraps" across the bar, making sure to cover it evenly. To bring your wrapped-up mummy to life, add some edible eyes on top. For an extra spooky touch, drizzle icing or chocolate in a spiderweb pattern.

Spooky Delights

At Lazy Day, we believe that everyone, whether they have dietary restrictions or not, should be able to enjoy some delicious Halloween treats! Halloween is all about the fun of dressing up, watching spooky movies, and, of course, indulging in delicious sweets. But too often, those with dietary needs find themselves left out of the party. That’s why we've created some simple Halloween recipes using our Orange Tiffin and Millionaire's Shortbread treats - which are free from gluten, eggs, and dairy. These recipes are quick and easy to whip up with minimal skill and resources, perfect to share with your friends and family this Halloween.

Creepy Cobweb Bites

Ingredients:

• Lazy Day Orange Tiffin

• Edible cobwebs

• Vegan cream cheese

• Cocoa powder

• Maple syrup for sweetening

• A splash of preferred milk

Instructions: Mix together vegan cream cheese with cocoa powder, maple syrup, and milk to create a fluffy mixture. Place your Orange Tiffin on a plate and spread the prepared mixture over the top. Gently place a cobweb on top of the Orange Tiffin. To create a pattern effect, carefully cut the cobwebs in halves or quarters and place them off-centre.

Millionaire’s Graveyard

Ingredients:

• Lazy Day Millionaire's Shortbread

• Vegan cream cheese mix (as described above)

• Your favourite free-from biscuits

• Black icing or dark chocolate

Instructions: Place your Millionaire's Shortbread on a plate and spread the prepared cream cheese mixture over the top. Break the biscuits in half, and use the icing to write “RIP” to create your biscuit headstone. Place on top of the Millionaire's Shortbread. Crush the other half of the biscuit and sprinkle on top for a spooky touch!

Pack a Pack Giveaway!

Summer is just around the corner, and we’ve noticed that many of our wonderful customers take their favourite Lazy Day treats with them on holiday. So, we’re giving away goodies to lucky winners every week over the summer.

1.       Snap a photo: Take a picture of your favourite Lazy Day product packed in your case or while enjoying a scenic view during your travels.

2.       Share on social media: Don’t forget to tag us in your post/story and use the hashtag #PackAPack.

3.       Win!: We will select one lucky winner each Friday from the 14th June to 16th August to win their favourite Lazy Day treat.

Jet-setting to an exotic destination or enjoying a staycation closer to home, we want to see where you take Lazy Day this summer. So pack your bags with a pack (or two) of your favourite treats!