Peanut allergies are common – but they also can be deadly. According to Kids with Food Allergies, about 0.6 percent of American children are affected by this allergy. And studies show that peanut allergies are generally lifelong -- just 20 percent of children outgrow them.
The severity of peanut allergies has led to a new trend. Many schools are banning peanut butter in school lunches. This is probably a good thing if your peanut-allergic child likes to munch on friends’ lunch treats. However, it can be frustrating for parents who rely on the traditional PBJ sandwich.
In the wake of these bans, other options have gained popularity. According to The Wall Street Journal, one product tracking company has reported that cashew and almond butter lunches are growing, while peanut butter lunches are showing an opposite trend. In fact, peanut butter was seen in just 45 percent of nut butter lunches in the first eight months of 2015, but almond butter lunches grew from 20 to 26 percent. In addition, the sale of peanut butter has declined.
This has led many parents to explore new and different alternatives for the once-popular peanut butter and jelly sandwich. These tasty options can make for a great replacement for peanut butter. Check out these nine alternatives.