Get nutty! The Creative Kitchen loves to snack on peanuts in any form—whole, in peanut butter, or otherwise! Packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, peanuts are a hassle-free, nutritious snack. With a taste kids AND parents are sure to love, peanuts make for a great treat that provides children with the nutrients they need! The National Peanut Board helps to put quality and delicious peanuts and peanut products into family’s homes and on their tables. When it comes to peanuts from the National Peanut Board and their USA peanut farmers, we know are tummies’ are in good hands! Find a treat from the National Peanut Board in the Kids Food Festival Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt Goody Bag!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Peanuts are my favorite nut!

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

Whether I’m looking to grab a handful or peanuts or spread peanut butter on my kids’ sandwiches, both are yummy ways to give my family the nutrients they need. They are an energy boosting, protein packed and healthful snack that I feel good about giving my family! I enjoy them, too!

The Icing on the Cake:

With more protein than any other nut, peanuts offer more than 30 essential vitamins and good fats for growing bodies like fiber, Vitamin E, Magnesium, and Potassium.

Time to Eat?!

Have a handful on peanuts any time of day! Stir peanut butter into oatmeal for breakfast, have a peanut butter and banana sandwich for lunch, spread peanut butter on toast for a snack—there are so many ways to eat peanuts and peanut butter that we can go on and on!

Good to Go?

Yes! Prepare a PB&J for a lunch on-the-go or throw some peanuts in a baggy for a snack!

Mix it Up!

Melt peanut butter with dark chocolate, mix in your favorite fruit, and freeze in ice cube trays for a sweet dessert! Or, check out some recipe ideas from the National Peanut Board here: http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipes/

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.