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Nothing’s better than a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. Who says watermelon has to be regulated for only the warm months, though? Nature’s Wild Organic has a snack that will keep you in the summer mindset all year long! Their Watermelon Chips have all of the yummy taste you love about watermelon, but none of the mess. This healthful snack alternative has an unforgettable sweet flavor and crunchy bite that your kids are sure to love! And there’s only one ingredient – watermelon!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They taste like candy!

 

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Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips are just a simple snack with real ingredients (well, only one ingredient actually!) that I feel good about giving to my children. There’s no added sugars, and my kids love how it tastes like candy but has a good crunch, too! It’s a very interesting snack that I like to keep on hand for when my kids ask for something sweet. 

 

Flavorful Features:

Check out the other dried fruit snacks by Nature’s Wild Organic!

 

The Icing on the Cake:

These Watermelon Chips have just ONE ingredient! What more could you ask for? There’s also no added sugars in this vegan, gluten-free snack.

 

Time to Eat?!

Perfect for snack time or dessert, Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips will curb your sweet tooth anytime it’s acting up!

 

Good to Go?

These Watermelon Chips need to be refrigerated after opening, but they can be a great addition to a school lunchbox with a freezer pack.

 

Mix it Up!

Add some crunch and sweetness to your favorite salad by adding a few Watermelon Chips to it!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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Product Review: The Good Crisp Company Potato Crisps https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-the-good-crisp-company-potato-crisps/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-the-good-crisp-company-potato-crisps/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:00:43 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=12784  

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We love when we find a favorite snack of ours with better-for-you ingredients! The Good Crisp Company potato crisps not only taste good, they’re made of good ingredients too. Parents will love that they’re non-GMO and have no artificial colors or flavors, while kids will love their yummy flavors. If you’re looking for a wholesome, tasty snack to satisfy all your salty cravings, The Good Crisp Company is your answer.

The Creative Kitchen is excited to have The Good Crisp Company as a Goody Bag Sponsor for the Los Angeles Kids Food Festival on August 17th + 18th. Learn more here!

 

MA-GOOD-19.02-Lifestyle_Shot-940x500From the Mouth of a Kid:

These chips are extra crunchy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The Good Crisp Company is exactly what my family needs, and loves. They’re gluten-free, non-GMO, and they’re naturally flavored. I love knowing that my kids are eating real, natural ingredients when they eat these potato chips. They love them as a surprise in their lunchbox, a snack at home, or in the car when we need a pick-me-up on busy days.

 

Flavorful Features:

The Good Crisp Company’s potato crisps come in three crave-worthy flavors:

  • Original
  • Sour Cream and Onion
  • BBQ

 

The Icing on the Cake:

There’s nothing worse than losing a bag of chips in the back of your cabinet and having them go stale before finding them again! Lucky for us, these potato chips come in an easily re-sealable can, so your chips will stay fresh for longer!

 

Time to Eat?!

Any time you’re in need of a salty snack but want real ingredients, choose The Good Crisp Company Potato Crisps!

 

Good to Go?

These potato crisps come in cans, so they’re easy to transport without getting broken or crushed by other items in your kids’ backpacks or lunchboxes. And be sure to check out their mini canisters – they’re the perfect size to add to lunchboxes or mom’s purse!

 

Mix it Up!

Have you ever added chips to a sandwich?! Add your potato crisps from The Good Crisp Company to your sandwich for some crunch and yummy flavor!

 

 

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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Product Review: Organic Crunchy Rice Rollers https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-organic-crunchy-rice-rollers/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-organic-crunchy-rice-rollers/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:00:14 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=12676  

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What’s sweet, crunchy, and the perfect portable snack? Organic crunchy rice rollers, that’s what. This snack puts a fun and sweet twist on the classic rice cake as a handheld treat perfect for an on-the-go snack. With only six ingredients and three grams of sugar, these rollers are a simple and wholesome snack perfect to throw into your kids’ lunchbox. All Crunchy Rollers products are vegan, gluten-free, certified organic, and non-GMO, making mom feel good about giving them out for a quick snack.

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like my favorite cereal, so sweet!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids never stop moving so sometimes it’s hard to get them to sit still for snack time. This is when Crunchy Rollers comes in handy! These rice snacks fit perfectly in my little ones’ hand, making it easy for them to munch as they go. The kids enjoy the taste and I feel good knowing they are getting whole grains and eating something with simple and clean ingredients. These snack rollers pacify the kids’ sweet tooth, but are low in sugar, making it a win-win for both mom and kid.

 

Flavorful Features:

Crunchy rollers come in six different varieties:

  • Strawberry
  • Mixed berry
  • Caramel sea salt
  • Apple cinnamon
  • Banana maple
  • Original brown rice

 

The Icing on the Cake:

The main ingredient in Crunchy Rollers is organic whole grain brown rice, and with only three grams of sugar this is a guilt-free snack perfect for when you or your kid are craving a sweet treat.

 

Time to Eat?!

Not enough time for breakfast? Crunchy Rollers are the perfect on-the-go option for the trip to school.

 

Good to Go?

This two pack of rollers is the perfect size to throw in your purse or kids’ backpack.

 

Mix it Up!

Dip in chocolate hazelnut spread and roll in dehydrated strawberries to satisfy that chocolate-covered strawberry sweet tooth.

 

 

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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Product Review: Snikiddy Mac n Cheese Baked Puffs https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-snikiddy-mac-n-cheese-baked-puffs/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-snikiddy-mac-n-cheese-baked-puffs/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:00:55 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=12474  

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Are you looking for a cheesy, crunchy, not-full-of-terrible-ingredients snack that you and your kids enjoy? Introducing Snikiddy Mac and Cheese Baked Puffs! This simple yet DELICIOUS snack is certified gluten-free and USDA organic, nut-free, non-GMO, vegetarian, and has no hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup! Did we mention how cheesy and delicious these puffs are? With a minimal, wholesome ingredient list and mouthwatering taste, these Snikiddy Mac and Cheese Baked Puffs are sure to become a family favorite!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love mac and cheese! These puffs are crunchy and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My family loves to snack. I try to keep healthful products in the house, but it’s sometimes hard to find great-tasting products that have wholesome ingredients. I found Snikiddy’s Mac and Cheese Baked Puffs and instantly fell in love! They are delicious, my kids love them, and I love the ingredient list. The individual snack pack bags are perfect to throw in my kids’ lunchboxes and backpacks, or to take with us in the car on road trips! I love the organic ingredients and my kids love the taste; it’s a win-win!

 

Flavorful Features:

Snikiddy also makes Grilled Cheese Baked Puffs, as well as three different flavors or Baked Fries: Cheddar, Bold Buffalo, and Hot & Spicy.

 

The Icing on the Cake:

Snikiddy focuses on using wholesome ingredients and bold flavors in their products. There’s no hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup, and they’re certified gluten-free, USDA organic, nut-free, and non-GMO. Their Mac and Cheese Baked Puffs are a delicious and healthful choice for a snack for your family!

 

Time to Eat?!

Snikiddy Mac and Cheese Baked Puffs are a delectable addition to kids’ lunches, and a yummy after-school snack!

 

Good to Go?

The 0.75 oz snack pack bags are great for an easy addition to lunchboxes and backpacks, even purses for on-the-go snacking whenever you need it!

 

Mix it Up!

Try crushing up these Mac and Cheese Baked Puffs and adding to your breadcrumb mixture the next time you make chicken! Instant cheesy deliciousness!

 

 

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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Product Review: Crispy Green Freeze-Dried Fruit https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-crispy-green-freeze-dried-fruit/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-crispy-green-freeze-dried-fruit/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:21:37 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=11907  

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The Creative Kitchen loves single-ingredient snacks! Crispy Green freeze-dried fruit is a fresh take on this concept! Additive and preservative free, these freeze-dried fruit chips are great to eat as a snack or to use as an ingredient! Minus the natural water in the fruit, the product is enjoyed in its purest form.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This crunchy fruit is fun!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Crispy Green is the new pantry staple in my house. It’s great to have fruit at-the-ready, even when I didn’t have time to go to the store! And, they make it easier (and much less messy!) to give my child fruit as a snack outside of the house; in the car, on planes, and on the way to and from school and activities! Did I mention how much I love eating them too?! They’re the perfect guilt-free sweet to have during an afternoon craving!

 

Flavorful Features:

Here are Crispy Greens’ various flavors:

  • Apple
  • Asian Pear
  • Banana
  • Cantaloupe
  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Tangerine

 

The Icing on the Cake:

Crispy Greens’ fruits are additive-and-preservative-free, low in fat and cholesterol, contain all the nutrients of fruit, and have a long shelf life without the chemicals!

 

Time to Eat?!

Crispy Green makes the perfect, healthful addition to breakfast, eaten as a snack, or even as a topper for dessert!

 

Good to Go?

Crispy Green products are certainly the cleanest and easiest way to eat whole fruit on the go with kids!

 

Mix it Up!

Break up the chips to add to a bowl of cereal or oatmeal! Add as a topping to a bowl of yogurt or ice cream! Or, toss the chips into a salad!

 

 

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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Product Review: Banana Chips by Bare Snacks https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-banana-chips-by-bare-snacks/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-banana-chips-by-bare-snacks/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:00:44 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=11750  

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Bare Snacks bakes what nature makes, and adds minimal ingredients to create a simple but GOOD snacking experience! Unlike other banana chips, theirs are baked without oil, giving you the goodness of fruit and the crunch that you crave! With a maximum of two ingredients, Bare Snacks delivers BIG flavor with their Banana Chips. Bare operates as a carbon-neutral company and supports local food and environmental organizations!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like to eat crunchy banana chips for a snack!

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From the Eyes of a Parent:

Bare Banana Chips are a great way to get my kids to eat more fruit, but it also satisfies their craving for something crunchy like chips! This might be the most minimal list of ingredients I’ve ever seen! It’s a potassium-packed snack that’s great for after sports!

 

Flavorful Features:

Bare Banana Chips come in three flavors:

  • Simply Banana
  • Cinnamon
  • Cocoa

Check our their other products (coconut chips and apple chips) here!

The Icing on the Cake:

Bare Banana Chips are gluten-free, oil-free, fat-free, non-GMO verified, a good source of fiber, and have no added sugar or preservatives!

 

Time to Eat?!

Bananas are great anytime of day! Have some Bare Banana Chips at breakfast for an extra crunch, as a sweet finish to any meal, or as an afternoon snack!

 

Good to Go?

With 2.5 servings per bag, Bare Banana Chips are great to take on the go with the family as an emergency snack when the kids get hungry!

 

Mix it Up!

Make a mini banana chip sandwich by putting your favorite nut or seed butter in between two chips! Crunchy AND creamy!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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Product Review: Crunchies Freeze Dried Fruit https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-crunchies-freeze-dried-fruit/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/product-review-crunchies-freeze-dried-fruit/#respond Fri, 27 Nov 2015 13:00:02 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=10185 Parent Picked Kid Approved logo

Tired of carrying apples that bruise in your bag and buying fresh berries that go bad too quickly? We know how you feel. That’s why The Creative Kitchen loves Crunchies Freeze Dried Fruits! The secret to Crunchies’ delicious, healthful snacks is their unique freeze drying process which uses a refrigerated, water-free vacuum. The result? Super-crunchy, nutrient-rich fruit snacks that make the perfect grab-and-go food. Crunchies all-natural, portable fruits are a snack you can feel good about serving to your whole family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Their crunch is awesome!

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From the Eyes of a Parent:

I want my kids to get 5 servings of fruits and veggies each day, but my family is busy and fresh fruit can be messy to eat on the run – plus it goes bad if you don’t eat it right away. Crunchies freeze-dried snacks are the perfect solution. My kids I especially love their strawberries and blueberries – they’re even sweeter than fresh berries despite having no added sugar!

 

Flavorful Features:

Crunchies offers the following flavors:
• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Grapes
• Cinnamon Apple
• Pineapple
• Strawberry
• Mixed Fruit
• Strawberry and Banana

 

The Icing on the Cake:

These fruit snacks are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO certified, and contain no added sweeteners. Crunchies brand sources their fruit directly from farmers they know and trust.

 

Time to Eat?!

Crunchies fruits make a great snack any time of day, or side to a sandwich at lunch time.

 

Good to Go?

ProductSmall1001574.jpgYes! Each package of Crunchies is re-sealable for hassle-free snacking any time, anywhere.

 

Mix it Up!

Keep a bag of Crunchies in your cupboard for when you don’t have fresh fruit available – these freeze-dried fruits are great to stir into cereal, yogurt, or oatmeal. You can even add handful to pancake batter or waffle batter!

 

 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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Product Review: Kashi Crunchy Granola & Seed Bars https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/10132/ https://www.thecreativekitchen.com/10132/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:00:47 +0000 http://www.thecreativekitchen.com/?p=10132 Parent Picked Kid Approved logo

What do you get when you mix hearty whole grain, healthy Omega-3, and a whole lot of crunch? Kashi Crunchy Granola & Seed Bars! For over 25 years, Kashi brand has been on a mission to deliver delicious, healthful cereals and snacks the whole family will enjoy – and these bars are no exception. Packed with quinoa, barley, and oats, these lightly-sweetened snack bars are a delicious way to get your whole grains and Omega-3, both of which can help to lower cholesterol. Plus, your kids will love their crispy crunch!

 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These bars are sweet and super crunchy!

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My whole family loves Kashi Crunchy Granola & Seed Bars! They’re a healthful addition to my kids’ lunchbox, and the perfect on-the-go snack during car trips. When I don’t have time for breakfast at home, I’ll grab one as I head out the door to keep me satisfied until lunchtime.

 

Flavorful Features:

Kashi Crunchy Granola & Seed bars come in two tasty flavors:
• Honey Oat Flax
• Chocolate Chip Chia

 

The Icing on the Cake:

Kashi Crunchy Granola & Seed Bars feature 320mg of ALA Omega-3, 23g of whole grains, and only 180 calories per serving. They are all natural and contain less sugar than many other kids snacks on the market.

Time to Eat?!

Kashi Crunchy Granola & Seed Bars make a great lunch-time snack, after-school treat, or even an easy, on-the-go breakfast.

Good to Go?

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Yes! These bars are sealed in pouches of 2 that fit perfectly in a lunch bag, purse, or backpack.

Mix it Up!

Try dipping them into applesauce, nut butter, or your favorite yogurt.

 

 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.
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