Mightylicious.com is making back-to-school season easier (and tastier) for families managing celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Whether it’s your child’s first time in a classroom or your college student’s first time managing meals on their own, gluten-free living during the school year doesn’t have to be stressful.
Award-winning Mightylicious Gluten Free — recently named one of the Best Snacks of 2025 — offers delicious, allergy-conscious treats plus smart tips from founder Carolyn Haeler, a celiac herself, to help your family navigate the school year with confidence.
Gluten-free school tips from Mightylicious.com
Navigating school with dietary restrictions is easier when you’re prepared. Mightylicious.com shares these essential tips for families going gluten-free this fall:
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Start with the school staff: Meet with the nutrition and administrative teams to discuss policies, safe substitutions, and allergy accommodations.
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Ask about cross-Ccntamination protocols: Make sure shared kitchen spaces and utensils are handled safely.
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Loop in the teachers: Inform teachers about what snacks are safe and which ingredients to avoid.
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Plan inclusive classroom events: Suggest gluten-free treats that everyone can enjoy during parties and celebrations.
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Monitor craft supplies: Watch out for gluten in unexpected places like play dough, papier-mâché, or glue.
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Teach your child to politely decline food: Help them confidently say “no thank you” when classmates offer snacks.
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Practice good hygiene: Encourage handwashing before eating to avoid accidental gluten exposure.
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Make a gluten-free lunch checklist: Use it to plan and prep meals with your child.
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Prep lunches together: Involve your child in nightly lunch packing—it builds independence and reinforces healthy habits.
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Pack to share: Add an extra Mightylicious cookie to introduce classmates to how tasty gluten-free can be.
“Get kids involved in planning their own gluten-free meals. Grocery shopping together is a great time to teach label reading and try new options. Think beyond boring brown bags—bento boxes, reusable snack bags, or insulated jars can keep things fun and fresh.” shares Carolyn Haeler, founder of Mightylicious.com
And don’t forget school events like pizza parties or holiday celebrations—ask for menus in advance so you can send safe alternatives, like a personal gluten-free pizza or a Mightylicious cookie.
Save on gluten-free snacks at Mightylicious.com
From August 1 through Labor Day, Mightylicious.com is offering 20 perfect off sitewide with promo code BTS2025. Stock up on snacks that are perfect for lunchboxes, after-school bites, or classroom parties.
Amazon Prime shoppers can also save 10% on select Mightylicious products, including:
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
What’s on the Mightylicious gluten-free menu
Mightylicious.com features a variety of gluten-free treats made with clean, non-GMO ingredients and free from key allergens. Everything is certified gluten-free and Kof-K kosher certified.
Flour & Brownie Mixes ($8.99):
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All-Purpose Flour
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Vegan All-Purpose Flour
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Vegan Chocolate Brownie Mix
Gluten-Free Cookies (6.4 oz bags – $7.99):
All cookies are individually wrapped for maximum freshness and portability.
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Grandma Arline’s Oatmeal Coconut (Best Snack 2025)
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Double Dutch Chocolate Chip
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Oatmeal Raisin Vegan
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Classic Chocolate Chip
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip (contains dairy)
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Brown Butter Shortbread (contains dairy)
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Salted Peanut Butter (grain- & dairy-free)
Final bite
Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back to stress — especially when gluten-free families have support from Mightylicious.com. With allergy-conscious treats, expert tips, and savings through Labor Day, Mightylicious makes it easy to start the year off right—one safe, satisfying snack at a time.
