What can I bake for my nut allergic friend? [closed]

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I have a friend who has tree-nut allergy so he isn't able to eat any kinds of nuts, because of this every single time I bake something for my class he can't eat it because of his allergy. When I searched up recipes that are nut-free, I can't be 100% sure that it will be safe for him to eat it, I understand if he eats something with nuts in it can cause a deadly reaction and I don't want him to risk his life eating my cookies. What are some recipes for baking cookies that I can guarantee that it will be safe for him to eat?

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Best Answer

Step 1 should always be to ask which ingredients exactly you need to stay clear of, just in case it's more than nuts.

My - possibly naïve - assumption would be that basic recipes that stick to flour, sugar, eggs, butter and possibly dairy should probably be ok. Chocolate could be dangerous as the factories often use nuts as well, so there is a risk of cross-contamination, but cocoa should be safe. Note that some oils can be made (partly) from peanuts, so read the label or use butter.

Once you have verified the extent of allergies, you will have a "safe ingredients list".

From there, choose the type of baked product and search for basic recipes - the no-frills, few-ingredients recipes are a good place to start.

Unless you choose a recipe that uses nuts as main ingredient (sorry, no macarons for your friend) the options are almost endless, in my experience.



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What do you give someone with a nut allergy?

If you have a peanut or tree nut allergy (or any kind of serious food allergy), the doctor will want you to carry an epinephrine auto-injector in case of an emergency. An epinephrine (pronounced: eh-puh-NEH-frin) auto-injector is a prescription medicine that comes in a small, easy-to-carry container. It's easy to use.

What can you do if your friend is allergic to peanuts?

Wash your hands with soap and water after eating. We all know it's important to wash our hands before we eat. But washing up afterward is also important in case you've eaten something that might cause a friend to have a reaction. Lather up well with lots of soap and warm water.

Is baking powder safe for nut allergies?

Q: Is baking soda safe for soy, peanut and tree nut allergy? A: Yes, just read the label to make sure there isn't a contamination concern. Q: Does baking powder ever contain an allergen to look out for? A: Most baking powders corn starch.

What foods Cannot be eaten by someone who has a nut allergy?

Foods to Avoid When You Have Nut Allergies
  • Nut butters: Almond, cashew, peanut, and others.
  • Nut pastes. These include products like marzipan, almond paste, and nougat.
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I have a friend who's fatally allergic to nuts (along with many other things), but she loves making chocolate chip cookies (and eats them). There must be a specific brand of chocolate chips that are nut-free, but it is good to watch out for that as well on the labels.

I echo all the advice here from everyone else: ask your friend which exact ingredients he cannot eat, and go from there. Keep everything that has been confirmed as safe in a separate sealed container, and then everything in there is safe!

Also note: make sure to wash everything thoroughly before you make anything for your friend; there may be cross-contamination there, too.

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