With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start back-to-school planning. School-friendly snacks can be problematic with the number of nut and other allergies found in nearly every classroom these days. But Vermont Nut Free Chocolates offers delicious solutions with its selection of chocolates, trail mix, cookies, and more.

Vermont Nut Free was founded by a mom whose son has a peanut allergy. These products are perfect to send to school with kids, especially as schools become more aware of the dangers of nut allergies. The entire Vermont Nut Free line is crafted specifically to be safe for those with peanut or tree nut allergies, but all their products will be enjoyed by lovers of fine chocolates.
In addition to sweets for special treats, you can choose from a number of healthy snacks for school, work, or play including TANABAR, the nut-free granola bar, and Trail Mix—perfect for fall foliage hikes and as a snack after school and before soccer practice. All their products are available online and in select stores.

Need a little something special to say thank you? Vermont Nut Free has delicious chocolates for wedding and party favors with all wrapped up in beautiful boxes with ribbons. How about scrumptious pumpkin brownies for dessert or after school? See recipe below.

 
Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg
2 egg whites
2 Tbs cooking oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp Vermont Nut Free cocoa powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup Vermont Nut Free semi-sweet chocolate chips
 
1. Preheat oven to 350 º. Grease 11x7 1/2x1 1/2-inch [need case fractions with no space between whole number and fraction. E] baking pan or spray with nonstick coating.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, pumpkin, whole egg, egg whites, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and nutmeg. Beat on low speed until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.

3. Pour batter into pan; spread evenly. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates
10 Island Circle
Grand Isle, VT
(888) 468-8373
www.vermontnutfree.com