I Need A Gluten-free, Tree Nut-free Meal Bar

[mommyagain]

For a long time I thought that I got migraines from tree nuts, so I didn't eat them. Then, I stopped talking to my parents (long story) and the migraines stopped, so I decided that the migraines were probably stress related. I have still avoided tree nuts, but haven't stressed if they are a minor ingredient in something. Haven't had any problems for 6 years. My avoidance of tree nuts has mostly been a texture thing. I have no problems with peanuts (allergy-wise) but still don't eat whole peanuts because of the texture... also sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

So, 2 days ago I tried a Lara Bar because I had heard they are really good, and I need something that I can keep in my purse for those times when my sugar level drops and I have to eat. Unfortunatly, I have had a headache (like the migraines I used to get, but not as severe) for the last 24 hours. I don't know for sure that it was the nuts, but based on this experience, I won't be trying another Lara Bar for a while.

I already have a small plastic container of raisins that I keep in my purse, but I'd like to have something that has protein, because fruit only gives me about 20 minutes before my sugar crashes again. That used to be plenty of time because I could get somewhere to buy food within 20 minutes. Now that I'm gluten-free, that's a lot harder to do.

I'd prefer to have something relatively free of weird chemicals and stuff. But if that's all that's available and I'm just using it for an emergency, I can live with it. Also, I'd prefer something that will not melt if it's left in a hot car for an hour or two.

Thanks.

[dangervolvo]

I was in love with Bumble Bars before I had to cut sugar out of my diet.

-Sarah

[Phyllis28]

Enjoy Life has three flavors of bars, cocoa loco, caramel apple and cranberry. They are made in a gluten and nut free bakery.

[BRUMI1968]

buffalo jerky. not a bar, I know...but protein.

[Juliebove]

Goraw makes pumpkin seed bars. You can get small foil wrapped shelf stable cheeses. I could find them all over in NYC, but you may have to hunt them down if you live in another area.