Color Garden Patriotic Pattern Parfaits

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups vanilla yogurt, divided 
• 1 tsp Red Color Garden Food Color
• 1 tsp Blue Color Garden Food Color
• 6 Graham crackers, crushed or 1 cup granola 
• 2 cups strawberries, hulled and diced 
• 2 cups raspberries
• 2 cups blueberries

Directions

1. In three separate bowls, divide yogurt. Add Red Color Garden Food Color into one bowl and stir until combined.  Add Blue Color Garden Food Color into second bowl and stir until combined.  Leave third bowl without color. 
2. In clear cup, add 1/3 cup red yogurt. Top with 1/3 cup strawberries, then 1/3 of 1 crushed graham cracker. Add 1/3 cup uncolored white yogurt, followed by 1/3 cup raspberries, followed by 1/3 crushed graham cracker, followed by 1/3 cup blue yogurt, followed by 1/3 cup blueberries, followed by 1/3 crushed graham cracker. 
3. In 5 additional clear cups, repeat step 5 to create 6 parfaits.

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Finding a snack that’s equally yummy and healthful can be hard, but Nature Valley makes it easy for parents everywhere with their granola bites! Their Almond Butter Chocolate Granola Bites are a perfect bite-sized combo of creamy almond butter on the inside and a chewy bite of whole grain oats on the outside, with a touch of sweetness from the chocolate. They may be tiny, but their taste sure is mighty! What’s even better is that Nature Valley believes in using real ingredients in all of their products, and no artificial colors or sweeteners.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Wow! They’re so soft and chewy and chocolatey!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love Nature Valley’s new line of granola bites because they’re easy to take on the go, and they’re the perfect bite-sized snack for my kids! Not only are their Almond Butter Chocolate Granola Bites delicious, but they’re a better option to give my kids in the morning, for dessert, or as a snack at any time of the day – they’re so versatile! Ever since I first purchased them, they’ve been a go-to for after-school snacks, and my kids can’t get enough of them! I love the simple ingredients, and that there aren’t any artificial colors or sweeteners. The vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber are added bonuses!

Flavorful Features:

Nature Valley currently has two additional flavors of granola bites:

• Peanut Butter Chocolate

• Almond Butter Toasted Coconut Chocolate

The Icing on the Cake:

The main benefit to Nature Valley’s granola bites is that they’re made with whole grains, which are packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, B vitamins, and antioxidants! The minimal ingredient list is also a bonus!

Time to Eat?!

These Almond Butter Chocolate Granola Bites are great whenever you need a sweet treat but a boost of nutrition in addition! Try them as an after school snack or a healthful dessert!

Good to Go?

Nature Valley has made their packaging perfect for on the go snacking by using resealable bags!

Mix it Up!

Try chopping up some Nature Valley granola bites and stirring them into your favorite yogurt!

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Do you get as excited as we do when we find truly delicious products that have high-quality, REAL ingredients? Well then, get excited because we are about to share something that checks off all of these boxes! Introducing Grandy Oats Original Coconola, a grain-free, coconut-based, organic granola that gives you the energy to take on the day ahead. It’s packed with premium, good-for-you ingredients, and tastes AMAZING! The best part is that while it’s grain-free, it still has that crunchy, delicious granola texture with added nutrients from nuts and seeds…and the coconut flavor is out of this world!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have GrandyOats as a sponsor for our Whole Foods Market Summer Cooking Camps!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This granola is extra tasty with the coconut!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I can’t believe how great GrandyOats Original Coconola is! It’s grain-free, paleo, and packed full of nutritious nuts and real ingredients – all of which I can pronounce and feel good about feeding to my kids. They love eating it by itself, over yogurt, or with milk at breakfast, or even just to munch on as a snack. All of Grandy Oats’ granola is handmade in small batches, so I know I’m getting a top-quality product!

Flavorful Features:

GrandyOats offers other yummy varieties of granola:

• Organic grain-free coffee crunch coconola – paleo coconut granola
• Organic grain-free chocolate chunk coconola- coconut granola
• Organic grain-free super hemp blend coconola – paleo coconut granola
• Organic classic granola
• Organic coconut + fruit granola
• Organic honey nut granola
• Organic swiss style muesli
• Organic gluten free classic granola
• Organic cashew raisin granola
• Organic goji agave granola
• Organic low fat cranberry chew granola

The Icing on the Cake:

GrandyOats Original Coconola is certified organic and gluten-free, grain-free and paleo, Non-GMO verified, and kosher!

Time to Eat?!

GrandyOats Original Coconola is great on top of yogurt or milk for breakfast!

Good to Go?

Throw some Original Coconola into a baggie or container for a delicious snack on-the-go, whenever you need it!

Mix it Up!

Try making homemade granola bars with GrandyOats Original Coconola! Find your favorite granola bar recipe, and use Original Coconola!

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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.

 Viki’s Granola started out as a simple homemade recipe that grew into a business after its major success at a school fundraiser. The Blueberry Almond Granola has only six ingredients, all of which are all-natural, gluten free, and non-GMO verified. Because of the simple and healthful ingredients in Viki’s Granola, it’s easy for parents to feel good about giving it to their kids for a sweet treat to snack on.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like how crunchy this is! And it’s also really sweet and yummy.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It’s great to have a snack in the house I can enjoy as much as my children! I like to add Viki’s Blueberry Almond Granola to yogurt before running out to the school bus in the morning. My kids love it with milk for breakfast or even as an after school snack, which I feel good about because of the natural ingredients. Viki’s Granola makes it easy to satisfy my gluten-free child’s sweet tooth.

Flavorful Features:

Viki’s Granola comes in several varieties, so it’s great for every mood:

• Original
• Blueberry Almond
• Maple Cranberry
• Banana Walnut
• Apple Cinnamon

The Icing on the Cake:

Viki’s Granola also adheres to dietary restrictions such as kosher, sodium-free, and dairy-free diets. There are no preservatives, 0g of trans fat, and only 5g of sugar, so it’s easy to stay on a low-sugar diet with their granola.

Time to Eat?!

Viki’s Granola can be added to yogurt or milk at breakfast, and makes a great after-school snack. Try a small handful after dinner for a sweet dessert that’s low in sugar and not too filling.

Good to Go?

Throw some into a container or bag and munch as you go!

Mix it Up!

Chop or blend some of Viki’s Original Granola to use as a sweet alternative to breadcrumbs!

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Spinach, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, beets and shiitake mushrooms for breakfast? This idea might sound strange at first, but wait until you try Made Good Chocolate Banana Granola Minis! These naturally sweet granola bites may taste like chocolate and banana, but they’re made with vegetable powder for added nutrition – and everyone could use more veggies in their diet! Each 90-calorie pack contains one full serving of vegetables plus gluten-free whole grains and delicious dark chocolate, so you can feel good about what’s inside. Best of all, this granola comes in convenient bite-sized pieces for hassle-free snacking on the go.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love the taste of chocolate and bananas!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Made Good Granola Minis are the perfect way to get my whole family to eat more veggies and whole grains. These convenient bites have all the nutrition of traditional granola with none of the mess, so we can eat them anywhere, even in the car! Plus, they’re peanut-free so I can pack them in my kid’s lunch box knowing they’re safe for schools.

Flavorful Features:

Made Good Granola Minis also come in:
• Apple Cinnamon
• Strawberry
• Chocolate Chip
• Mixed Berry

The Icing on the Cake:

Made Good Chocolate Banana Granola Minis are gluten-free, peanut-free, certified organic, and made with non-GMO ingredients. One serving provides 20% of children’s daily-recommended intake of vitamins A, B6, C, D, and E, and 25% of children’s daily-recommended intake of thiamine.

Time to Eat?!

Perfect for breakfast and snacking anytime, anywhere!

Good to Go?

Absolutely! Made Good Granola Minis come in convenient pouches perfect to toss in a backpacks, purse, or lunch bag.

Mix it Up!

Mix them with yogurt, trail mix, or your favorite cut-up fruit to add both flavor and nutrients to your breakfast or afternoon snack.

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.