Using the (not necessarily correct) rationale that anything vegan – not containing animal products – is healthy, parents for years have been sending their kids to school with Oreo biscuits.
Or…maybe that’s just me.
Yep, ever since I learned that Oreos do not have animal products listed on their ingredients, I have flaunted the definition/intent of vegan and packed my kid’s lunchbox with Oreos. I even once sent a packet of them to school when he was asked to “bring a plate” for a morning tea.
This is my go-to parenting hack, and whilst you’re probably judging me, you might also admit that it’s quite inspired. It’s also backed up by the internet – well, parts of the internet, anyway.
For example, the world’s most prominent animal rights organisation, PETA tweeted earlier this month on #NationalOreoDay, “It’s true, Oreos are vegan!”
It’s true, #Oreos are #vegan! Did you know all these other snacks are too? ???? https://t.co/hjq3suxZUK #NationalOreoDay pic.twitter.com/Z0Yz01ZX3q
— PETA (@peta) March 6, 2018