Welcome to the evolution of shopping for food allergies!
This post was written 10 years ago, and is still a popular stop for food allergy mamas looking for snack ideas.
I sure appreciate that! So we are going to give this post a big ole’ update.
You deserve it!
Be sure to read all the way through to learn how I earned Starbucks on this Target trip.
You deserve that, too!
Also, watch how we “eat out” at Target in this post!
PLEASE NOTE: Here at Milk Allergy Mom, we simply share products that work for our family. Please consult your own doctor before trying food, supplements, or other products. Also read all labels and call companies for the latest, most accurate product information.
Below is my sad little 2009 Target shopping trip. I found a total of 7 dairy-free items, woohoo.
Do Keebler Sandwich Bites even exist anymore? (lol) Check ingredients if they do!!!
And those wafer cookies? I stopped buying them, and I’m not sure why. Milk? Nuts? Read those labels, too!
Read all the labels, friends.
2009 Target Snacks
Always check labels as ingredients can change.
But now let’s get to 2019. Shall we?
I headed to Target on a mission, and put myself back in new allergy mom mode…
picking up lots of dairy-free snacks I think you’ll love!
Behold!
2019 Target Snacks
Looky there! So many more options in 2019!
I tried to stick to shelf-stable snacks, staying true to this post’s original purpose in 2009.
My boys were energetic preschoolers back then, who didn’t even play video games yet, ha!
Please rewind the childhood years, but let’s keep all the new food options!
Now time to show you the 2019 snack finds!
Products That Withstood Time
Kashi Breakfast Bars, great for breakfast!
Who doesn’t need more breakfast ideas?!
Keebler Club Crackers, right up there with Ritz as far as kiddo is concerned.
Still not sick of these after 12 years.
I subbed out the old fruit snacks for newer fruit strips!
Love that they don’t have corn syrup.
Other Oldies But Goodies
Glad these are still dairy-free and hope they stay that way!
Animal crackers, with a new look. Animals roaming free.
We’ve eaten classic Oreos with anaphylactic milk allergy for 13 years.
And these mini cookies are a fave in our house.
See the $1 tubs at checkout!
Instant oatmeal, my kids are in love.
And they can make their own breakfast!
Check flavors, not all are dairy-free.
New Kids On The Block
It’s so exciting to add these to the line-up after 10 years.
Yes, please, to convenient protein!!!
We are fans of Vermont meat sticks in many flavors.
I best like the Original flavor.
Sick of raisins for dried fruit?
We absolutely love this brand of dried mango, and now there are individual packs!
When you need super allergy-friendly and some hidden vegetables…
these delicious bars do not disappoint!
They make granola bars AND rice bars.
My favorite electrolyte drink, coconut water.
Always looking for a sale on these!
The Grand Finale
I would have appreciated having dairy-free, allergy-friendly chocolate chips at Target way back when.
And now we have TWO brands there!
Cookies, trial mix, the possibilities are endless.
And that’s a wrap, for now, of our dairy-free shelf stable snacks.
Maybe we won’t wait until 2029 to update again, gasp!
Now if you have any other dairy-free, shelf-stable snacks we need to pick up at Target, please let us know in the comments.
We’d love to hear!
If you liked this food list, also see our favorite Aldi staples and favorite cold foods at Walmart.
And below is how I fund my Starbucks drinks for free!
MY FAVORITE FOOD REBATE APP
I earned over $5 back on this trip with my favorite rebate app.
And that will be redeemed on some mommy fuel at Starbucks!
Check out what I earned $5.25 on with this grocery trip:
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So there you have it.
Dairy-free shelf stable snacks at Target.
The 2009 version. The 2019 version.
We’ve come a long way, baby!
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MORE DAIRY-FREE GROCERIES
Dairy-Free Cold Foods at Walmart
Sue Ellen
Thursday 27th of May 2021
A favorite non-dairy snack/dessert at our house was and still is Lorna Doone cookies. And in 2021, I found that Ben and Jerry's make a non-dairy ice cream! (sorry not shelf stable)
Jamie Kaufmann
Wednesday 2nd of June 2021
Great shares, Sue! Thank you!
Kristin
Friday 24th of July 2020
A newer brand for cheese in my area is Follow Your Heat. It comes in slices and shredded. Even my daughter that loves grilled cheese with dairy-full cheese thought this brand made an excellent dairy-free option. It has also opened up other things for us like enchiladas, lasagna and pizza. We have never cared for other brand prior to this and are happy to have a viable option that even the dairy eaters can enjoy.
Jamie Kaufmann
Monday 17th of August 2020
Thanks, Kristin! That one's good, too!
Liz
Sunday 18th of August 2019
Thank you! I first came to this post 5 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with a dairy allergy and peanut allergy. Oreos are her favorite, but right she is loving the golden Oreos. Another favorite snack of hers you could add to the list is skinny pop.
Jamie Kaufmann
Thursday 22nd of August 2019
Awwwww, memory lane. Thanks for sharing that, Liz. And yes to Skinny Pop! Just don't grab the real cheese variety with milk, right? ;)
blogging
Wednesday 20th of January 2016
Our son is highly allergic to all forms of dairy protein, as we have tested them all individually. And he eats these crackers regularly.
Anonymous
Sunday 17th of January 2016
Club crackers are not dairy free. There is a difference between dairy free, non-dairy, lactose free and things that simply don't contain milk, butter or cheese. If you are looking for truly dairy free, this means absolutely nothing that comes from cow's milk protein. It's not the milk that's the problem, rather the protein. This means whey, casein and a laundry list of other things. Even some, maybe most or all, margarine has butter flavor in it, which actually comes from cow's milk. It's very important to know what your exact issue is, how to properly identify it by name and identify the ingredients that are not ok.