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Need Gf Animal Crackers

Terri-Anne

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Terri-Anne Apprentice
Terri-Anne
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Hey everyone,

Does anyone know where I can purchase gluten-free animal crackers for my son? They are a pretty popular snack at daycare and served fairly regularly, like at least once a week. His daycare teacher said it breaks her heart when they are served because although Logan has an alternative gluten-free snack, and understands why he cannot eat what the others are eating, he watches forlornly as the other kids "play" together with their animals before eating them. That really is very sad to think about and envision.

We live in Ontario, Canada. Are there gluten-free animal crackers available out there? Do they cost an arm and a leg? (Although they might be worth a couple limbs for him to feel included instead of like he's on the outside looking in.)

Thanks.

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angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
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Mi-Del makes an arrowroot Gluten Free Animal Cracker. They are VERY yummy!! They aren't terribly expensive. However, I am not sure if you can get them in Canada, I live in the U.S. I hope you are able to find them!! They are worth the money!

Best Wishes! -Jessica :D

MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
MySuicidalTurtle
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gluten-free animal crackers!!!!!! For real?!? I used to eat animal crackers all the time; especially in high school and at sports meets. I will have to get myself some of these. I have missed them so.

r-newsome Newbie
r-newsome
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I agree about the Mi-Del Arrowroot Animal Crackers. Actually, I just ate some. They are really good. Hope you find them in Canada.

Guest jhmom
Guest jhmom
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Do you find the Mi-Del Animal Crackers in the local grocery stores or health food stores? I would love to buy them for my daughter.

angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
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I usually buy my cookies at the health food store. HOWEVER, I found a place online that sells them FINALLY!! I searched and searched for you!! haha Miss Roben's has them!! YEAH!! Hopefully you can order them from canada online then. Open Original Shared Link Hopefully that helps you out!!

-Jessica :D

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ROYAL BLUE Apprentice
ROYAL BLUE
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I think I saw some in Save on Foods. We live in British Columbia so you don't have one out thier. Next time I'm in the store I will check the Brand name and let you know.

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kejohe Apprentice
kejohe
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Hey guys, just an FYI, I was searching for the Mi-Del website to get some crackers for my son, and this alert popped up saying that there is undeclared gluten in their cookies. Sorry to burst the bubble.

angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
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FYI...the date on that allergy alert is Feb of 2002....almost 2 years ago. I am sure they have recalled all the uckey cookies by now and fixed the problem!! Enjoy Mi-Del Arrorroot cookies!! -Jessica B)

kejohe Apprentice
kejohe
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:unsure: Oops, I didn't notice the date on it, sorry. I was caught off guard by all the loud print and then when I went to the Mi-Del website it was out of service so I guess I thought the worst. I'll try them now. Thanks.
Terri-Anne Apprentice
Terri-Anne
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:lol:Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

After reading your posts, and learning there IS actually a commercially produced gluten free animal cracker, I got on the phone to local health food stores and tracked one down right in our little city that carries some! Woooo-hooooo!!!!

That was our big exciting news of the entire week!!!! I picked up the menu plan for the daycare next week, and sure enough, the morning snack on Thursday is scheduled to be animal crackers.........Only this time Logan gets to play too! I wish I could be there to watch him! (gee, I am easily pleased, aren't I?)

So again, thanks to everyone who replied. You've made a difference in the life of one little boy. (at least one) You're so cool!

angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
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Maybe i'm a big sap!!, but knowing that your kiddo gets to play animals with the other kids at snack time made my eyes get all tearey!! I am so happy to have helped one little kiddo have a great day at preschool!! Thanks for making my day!!

-Jessica :D

healthy1 Newbie
healthy1
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I have found the Mi-Del at Shop Rite, (east coast) and I think they are so good, but, my kids don't like them, just my luck!

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GF-Jen Rookie
GF-Jen
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Mi-Del is good, but my favorite is EnviroKids Vanilla gluten-free Animal Cookies - These are DELICIOUS!

Guest nini
Guest nini
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My daughter and I both LOVE the Mi-del arrowroot animal crackers... She's in pre-k and it is nice to be able to provide her with a gluten-free snack that is like what her friends are having! :)

minibabe Contributor
minibabe
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Enviro-Kids vanilla gluten-free animal crackers......I love them so much!

donnalois Newbie
donnalois
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Mi-Del animal crackers are a staple in our house too. I live in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. They are available at larger size Sobies grocery stores and the larger size Loblaws and affiliates (Eg Zehrs) that have a health food section. They come in a small blue 8 oz bag with pictures of animal crackers on it and a big red sign on the bottom of the front that says Gluten Free.

Good Luck

Donna

sweetie101282 Apprentice
sweetie101282
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If you like those cookies you'll be happy to know if you grind them up in the food processor they make the BEST gluten-free "graham cracker crumb" crust you'll ever taste. Yum yum! I've used them for a cheesecake crust and a lemon meringue pie crust. Enjoy!

Amy

gabrielle Contributor
gabrielle
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:) I have to side with GFJen on this one- i love envirokid's vanilla cookies... I love putting a little peanut butter and a slice of banana on them as well... a little gluten-free treat!!!

:D I hope your son is happy now that he can play with his animals!!!!

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