ALLERGY-FRIENDLY PICNIC IDEAS FOR AUTUMN ADVENTURES
Autumn is the perfect season for outdoor family time—cooler air, crunchy leaves underfoot, and golden sunshine make it ideal for a weekend picnic. But for families managing food allergies, even a simple picnic can be tricky. Between cross-contamination concerns and tricky ingredient labels, packing safe snacks takes planning. That’s where Charlie’s Safe Treat Box steps in—making allergy-safe outdoor adventures easier (and tastier) for every child. In this blog, we’ll share creative, delicious allergy-friendly picnic ideas that are perfect for autumn getaways, school holidays, or spontaneous park hangs.
What Are Allergy-Friendly Picnic Snacks & Why They Matter?
Allergy-friendly picnic snacks are free from common allergens like nuts, dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, and more. For children with food allergies, one wrong bite can lead to serious consequences—so it’s about more than preference; it’s about safety. Packing allergy-safe snacks not only protects your child but also allows them to feel included and enjoy outings without fear.
Charlie’s Safe Treat Box carefully curates snacks that are free from common allergens, vetted for safety, and loved by kids. That means less time label-checking and more time laughing in the sunshine.
Top 5 Allergy-Friendly Snacks for an Autumn Picnic
1. 🍫 Grounded Pleasures Cinnamon Spice Drinking Chocolate
Autumn picnics call for something warm and cosy. This rich, spiced drinking chocolate is free from common allergens, vegan, gluten-free, and perfect in a thermos for sipping under the trees. Add your favourite allergen free milk and enjoy!
2. 🍬GoodnessMe Raspberry & Blueberry Organic Nuggets 50g
Bite-sized organic fruit nuggets bursting with raspberry and blueberry goodness. A fun and wholesome snack for all ages in a convenient-sized resealable bag. Allergen-friendly, reduced plastic and NZ-owned and operated
3. 🍪 Orgran Apple and Cinnamon Fruit Filled Biscuits
These soft, cinnamon-spiced biscuits taste like mini apple pies—perfect for autumn! Free from gluten, dairy, nuts, egg, soy and more, they’re safe for nearly every child at your picnic.
4. 🥔 Proper Crisps Sweet Potato
Crunchy, lightly salted, and made with just a few natural ingredients—these sweet potato crisps are a picnic must-have. No nuts, dairy, gluten or other common allergens, and no compromise on flavour.
5. 🌱 The Happy Snack Company Kids Roasted Fava Beans Pizza
Snack-sized bags packed with plant-based protein and crunchy flavour, these pizza-flavoured fava beans are fun for kids and satisfying for adults. Allergy-friendly and fun to share!
Why Trust Charlie’s Safe Treat Box?
Charlie’s Safe Treat Box was created by a mum (Sharon) for her son Charlie, who lives with multiple food allergies. Every snack in our shop is carefully reviewed for common allergens and selected for both safety and taste. We partner only with trusted brands that have gone through our strict approval process and provide transparent ingredient lists—no surprises, just peace of mind. Our mission is simple: making it easier for families to enjoy life’s little moments—safely.
Customer Review
“We took our first Charlie’s Safe Treat Box on a camping weekend and it was a total game changer. No stress, just happy kids enjoying treats with everyone else!”
— Lisa, Brisbane
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FAQs
Can I customise my Charlie’s Safe Treat Box?
Absolutely! Choose from over 50+ allergy-friendly snacks to suit your family’s needs and tastes.
Are all products at Charlie's Safe Treat Box allergy-free?
Yes, every item is free from the top allergens and reviewed by our allergy-aware team. Most products are also gluten-free and vegan.
Do you ship across Australia?
We sure do! Whether you’re in the city or the bush, allergy-safe treats are just a click away.
About the Author
Sharon is an Aussie mum and founder of Charlie’s Safe Treat Box. Her son Charlie lives with multiple food allergies, inspiring her to create a place where safe and joyful snacking is the norm—not the exception. Together, they’re on a mission to make life easier (and tastier!) for other allergy families.
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