Finding allergy-friendly snacks can be difficult, but Made Good is here to make it easier with their delicious Chocolate Banana Granola Minis! Their granola is made in a facility free from the most common allergens, including nuts, soy, sesame, gluten, dairy, eggs, and fish. These delicious clusters are also made with a full serving of vegetables, so parents can feel great knowing these snacks are helping their kids get an extra boost of vital nutrients. Kids will love the delicious banana flavor with hints of dark chocolate, as well as the fun, bite-sized shape!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like the chocolatey banana flavor! They’re fun to eat!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These are the perfect snack to pack in my kids’ backpacks and lunchboxes for school. They are free from most allergens, and have a whole serving of vegetables, which is sometimes hard to get my kids to eat regularly! My kids love the fun size, perfect for little hands, and the banana flavor…not to mention the hint of chocolate. I love that there’s only 5 grams of sugar per serving! Theses granola bites are super convenient for on-the-go snacking; our whole family loves them!

Flavorful Features:

Check out Made Good’s other yummy flavors of their Granola Minis:

• Mixed Berry
• Apple Cinnamon
• Chocolate Chip
• Strawberry

The Icing on the Cake:

Made Good Granola Minis boast a number of delicious qualities:

• Nut-free
• Contain a full serving of vegetables
• Certified gluten-free
• Allergy friendly: free from the most common allergens (soy, peanut, tree nut, dairy, egg, gluten, sesame, etc)
• USDA Organic
• Certified Vegan
• Non-GMO project certified

Time to Eat?!

Made Good Granola Bites are the perfect snack for any time of day, especially as a mid-day school snack or after-school treat!

Good to Go?

Made Good Granola Bites come in perfectly portioned packets that are easy to throw into a backpack, lunchbox, or purse!

Mix it Up!

For an extra boost of protein, dip your Granola Minis in your favorite nut butter, or sunflower seed butter!

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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.

Struggling to find a good milk alternative for a child who is nut-free, soy-free, and/or dairy-free? Good Karma has a new solution out on the market: flaxmilk. Their new Unsweetened Vanilla Flaxmilk + Protein flavor has the same amount of protein per serving as dairy milk and has less calories and more nutrients per serving! Here at The Creative Kitchen we cannot get enough of this product!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I can’t wait to finish my cereal in the morning! I just want to get to the milk so bad!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein Flaxmilk is a go-to for me and my family in the morning! It’s a great non-dairy alternative for children with a nut or soy allergy and I do not have to make up for protein in other parts of their diet! Also, flaxmilk is rich in omega-3 which is great because it is essential to our health and it is not produced by our bodies. This product is especially great for pregnant moms since omega-3’s play a role in early development.

Flavorful Features:

Good Karma has many different options and flavors for their flaxmilk:

The Icing on the Cake:

Benefits to switching to Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla Flaxmilk + Protein includes:

Time to Eat?!

Great for breakfast and also to pack away for lunch!

Mix it Up!

Good Karma Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein Flaxmilk is great to add into overnight oats! This will cut back sugar and increase the protein content than what is usually provided in a packet of instant oatmeal. Additionally, preparing breakfast the night before will save mom time in the morning, and overnight oats can be customized for each child so even our picky eaters will wake up to a meal that they are excited about! Check out Good Karma’s recipe for delicious Banana Sunflower Butter Overnight Oats here!

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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.

Here at The Creative Kitchen, we love finding nutritious and/or better-for-you alternatives to everyone’s favorite classic foods! So, when we heard about Banza Chickpea Pasta, we just knew we had to try it, and the results were unanimous: chickpeas make insanely delicious pasta! The most incredible thing about Banza Chickpea Pasta is that it looks, feels, and tastes like regular pasta, but it has double the protein, four times the fiber, and half the carbs of regular pasta!! With Banza, you can enjoy the taste of pasta, but with TONS of more nutrients! You won’t believe how tasty chickpeas can really be!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have Banza as a sponsor for our Back to School Celebration at Lakeside at Prospect Park on August 18! Join us and try their Chickpea Pasta for yourself! Learn more about the event here.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this pasta!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids always love and crave pasta; it’s their favorite food to eat! However, pasta typically doesn’t have that many nutrients, so that’s why I am so glad I discovered Banza Chickpea Pasta! What a genius idea it was to make pasta out of chickpeas! Now, I can give my kids pasta whenever they want, while knowing that I’m giving them something that’s packed with protein and fiber! I use Banza to make mac and cheese, baked pasta dishes, and so much more! My family absolutely loves this pasta, and I love the fact that it’s gluten free, non-GMO, and made out of chickpeas!

Flavorful Features:

All of Banza’s pasta options are made out of chickpeas, and they come in different pasta shapes, such as elbows, shells, rigatoni, penne, rotini, wheels, cavatappi, linguine, spaghetti, angel hair, and ziti!

They also make ooey, gooey PACKAGED mac and cheese options!

The Icing on the Cake:

Because this pasta is made out of chickpeas, there are so many delicious benefits that come along with it, such as:

Time to Eat?!

Banza can be a great addition to lunchtime or dinner time!

Mix it Up!

Check out Banza’s website for awesome recipes, like their Rotini Pesto Pasta 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.

Looking for a snack that’s great tasting and really packs a punch for its size? Look no further because MadeGood has just what you need! Their Strawberry Granola Minis look small, but they’re packed with antioxidants and gluten free oats, which lower bad cholesterol. They’re also slow to digest, which will keep your kids fuller for longer! They also contain one whole serving of vegetables! That’s right, vegetables! If your kids aren’t the biggest fans of vegetables, have no fear, because all they’ll notice is the sweet, juicy strawberry flavor! MadeGood only uses the highest quality ingredients, like whole grain oats and dried fruit. If you want to feed your kids a better snack, choose MadeGood Strawberry Granola Minis because they’re organic, vegan, gluten free, and so much more!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have MadeGood as a sponsor for our Back to School Celebration at Lakeside at Prospect Park on August 18. Click here to learn more about the event. Join us and taste the deliciousness for yourself!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These are sweet and chewy, I love them!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

There are so many companies out there making quick and portable snacks for kids that are extremely unhealthy. I’m a parent who’s always in a rush, so it can be hard to resist buying things like chips and cookies, because they’re something I can just easily throw into my kid’s lunchboxes. However, when my friends told me about MadeGood’s Strawberry Granola Minis, my mind was blown! There’s actually a snack out there that’s truly made from natural ingredients, is easy to carry on-the-go, and tastes really good! Not only that, but they’re nut free, organic, vegan, non-GMO, and they have one whole serving of vegetables! The individual packages make it incredibly easy to send my kids to school with a perfectly portioned, delicious snack (plus they’re safe to send to school because they’re free of the most common allergens!). I even keep one in my purse for an emergency snack on the go!

Flavorful Features:

MadeGood Granola Minis come in other delicious flavors:

• Apple Cinnamon Granola Minis
• Chocolate Banana Granola Minis
• Chocolate Chip Granola Minis
• Mixed Berry Granola Minis

The Icing on the Cake:

These granola clusters are full of so many nutritional benefits such as:

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy MadeGood Strawberry Granola Minis at any time of the day, especially when your kids need a little boost of energy! Serve them at breakfast, in lunchboxes as a sweet treat, as a yummy after school snack, or dessert after dinner.

Good to Go?

MadeGood Granola Minis come in individual, portable packets that are easy to take with you on the go! They’re the perfect size to add to a lunchbox or backpack.

Mix it Up!

Try flattening MadeGood Strawberry Granola Minis and sticking them in an oven for a toasted cookie! Or, if you want some added protein, dip some Granola Minis in your favorite nut (or seed) butter!

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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.

Looking for a non-dairy milk that’s nut and soy free AND has added nutrients? Look no further than this Original Flaxmilk from 2018 Kids Food Festival Goody Bag Sponsor Good Karma! Free of dairy, lactose, and other common allergens, this is a delicious (and nutritious) alternative to dairy milk. Per serving, it provides 1,200 mg of Omega-3s, which is an essential fatty acid that our bodies can’t produce, but is crucial to our overall health . The most commonly known benefits of omega-3 are reduced risk of heart disease, as well as fetal development, retinal function, weight management, and it’s great for a healthy brain, too! Good Karma was built on a passion for a healthy lifestyle, and its founders have been working towards goodness ever since!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mmmmmm it’s so creamy! It tastes like a milkshake!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love giving my kids Good Karma Original Flaxmilk whenever they want a sweet treat – the chocolate and vanilla flavors are so decadent! It’s so creamy and delicious, and I love that it’s nut-free, soy-free and has Omega-3s in it. I recommend this flaxmilk to my friends and family members with dairy sensitivities – it’s just as delicious, but with more nutrients and none of the common allergens!

Flavorful Features:

Good Karma’s Flaxmilk comes in a variety of other flavors:

• Unsweetened
• Vanilla
• Unsweetened + Protein
• Unsweetened Vanilla + Protein
• Chocolate

The Icing on the Cake:

Good Karma’s Original Flaxmilk is free of dairy, lactose, nuts, soy, gluten AND has as much Calcium and Vitamin D as dairy milk. Per serving, it provides 1,200 mg of Omega-3s, which is an essential fatty acid that our bodies can’t produce, but is crucial to our overall health. The most commonly known benefits of omega-3 are reduced risk of heart disease, fetal development, retinal function, and weight management, to name a few. 

Time to Eat?!

Good Karma’s Original Flaxmilk is a delectable alternative to dairy milk in your cereal, coffee, or just by itself whenever you or your kids want a creamy treat!

Mix it Up!

Try using Good Karma Original Flaxmilk in recipes that call for dairy milk, you won’t be disappointed with the delicious results!

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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.

Most kids love cheese, so whether you’re trying to cut down on dairy or have kids that are lactose intolerant, it’s hard to find a fix. Daiya‘s line of dairy-free cheeses is here to the rescue! Their new American Style Slices taste and melt like real cheese…and they’re free of the top eight allergens. They have the same ooey-gooey texture and creamy taste as dairy cheese! Even the most picky eaters will love whatever you put this “cheese” on!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Can I have TWO grilled cheeses for lunch? It’s so melty and gooey and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Being lactose intolerant has always been really hard for my kids. They can’t have many of the snacks that other kids their age love, and they just miss the taste of cheese and other dairy products. Luckily, Daiya American Cheese slices have allowed me to give my kids traditional lunches, and let them feel like they’re eating the same things as their friends! These slices are low in calories and cholesterol free, so they’re also better for my kids than regular cheese slices. It’s a win-win!

Flavorful Features:

Daiya’s sliced cheese comes in other delicious flavors for all of your cheese wants and needs!

The Icing on the Cake:

You can do almost anything with these “cheese” slices! Try….

Time to Eat?!

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or whenever your kids want a cheesy treat, Daiya Sliced American Style Cheese is a great addition to many meals and snacks!

Mix it Up!

Try making little roll-ups with Daiya American Style Slices and sliced turkey, ham, or chicken! A delicious and filling snack!

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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.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Can I have my yummy coconut chocolate candy for dessert?

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Flavorful Features:

• Classic – Dark Chocolate
• Salted Almond – Dark Chocolate

The Icing on the Cake:

Theo Chocolate Coconut Mini Bites are made with real ingredients that you can actually pronounce! They are soy-free, kosher, gluten-free, and made with organic, fair-trade ingredients.

Time to Eat?!

If you’re looking for a sweet, guilt-free snack or dessert, these Milk Chocolate Mint Coconut Mini Bites are for you!

Good to Go?

These bites come in individual packages that are easy to throw into a lunchbox or purse for a sweet pick-me-up treat at school or work!

Mix it Up!

Want an even more refreshing treat? Pop these Milk Chocolate Mint Coconut Mini Bites in the fridge or freezer for a cool snack!

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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.

Every parent knows that a portable, tasty, and healthful snack is a lifesaver. The new Enjoy Life Foods Banana Caramel Grain & Seed Bar is just that! This bar is the perfect solution for busy school day mornings, and a great substitution for a healthy dessert. We also love these treats because almost everybody can have them; they’re free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, sulfite, lupin, fish, crustacean, peanuts, tree nuts, casein, eggs, sesame, mustard, and shellfish!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Wow, Mom! Are you sure this isn’t candy? It’s so sweet!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Finding a bar that my kids really love and is healthy has been a challenge. It’s also difficult and expensive to buy different bars to fit every child’s allergy needs. That’s why these bars are so amazing. They really do taste like banana and caramel, so my kids think they’re sneaking a sweet treat. And, I don’t have to worry when giving them to my children and their friends because they’re free from ingredients that many children are allergic to. But the best part is that I love them, too! They’re a great snack in the middle of my work day.

Flavorful Features:

Not a banana and caramel fan? Try these other Grain and Seed Bar flavors from Enjoy Life:

• Cranberry Orange
• Chocolate Marshmallow
• Maple Sweet Potato

The Icing on the Cake:

With only six grams of sugar, this is a guilt-free snack that’s great anytime your child’s sweet tooth is craving a little treat!

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Life’s Banana Caramel Grain and Seed Bars act as a yummy after-school snack, or part of an easy breakfast for busy mornings!

Good to Go?

These single-serve bars are packaged individually, so it’s easy to throw one in a lunchbox or backpack for a snack on the go!

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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.

Snickerdoodles as good as grandma used to make…except this version is adapted for all of the current dietary considerations! Enjoy Life’s Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookies taste chewy and cinnamon-sugary sweet, like homemade, while free of gluten, peanut, soy, casein, potato, wheat, tree nut, fish, sesame, dairy, egg, shellfish, and sulfites. Allergy-friendly, these cookies can be shared safely in classrooms, playdates, and parties!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These cookies are so soft and sweet – they taste like cake!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It was always hard finding a sweet treat for my daughter’s classroom parties. Enjoy Life makes it easy – and delicious! Kids and teachers both are excited whenever I send these cookies into school.

Flavorful Features:

Give these flavors a try as well:

• Chocolate Chip
• Double Chocolate Brownie
• Gingerbread Spice
• Soft Baked Cookies Club Pack

The Icing on the Cake:

Free of gluten, peanut, soy, casein, potato, wheat, tree nut, fish, sesame, dairy, egg, shellfish, and sulfites! It is the perfect allergy-friendly snack to share with a whole class or party – inclusive of all!

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy these cookies as an after-school treat on a special day or for dessert!

Good to Go?

The individual packaging of the Enjoy Life cookies makes it easy to pop one in your children’s lunch box or backpack…or into mom or dad’s workbag!

Mix it Up!

Spread some of your favorite frozen yogurt between two Enjoy Life Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookies and enjoy a delicious ice cream sandwich. We like putting caramel or pumpkin spice yogurt in ours!

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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.

Looking for more than just a cup of plain applesauce? Then let’s get wacky…with Wacky Apple applesauce! Using sun-ripe apples and only the best organic ingredients, Wacky Apple provides your taste buds with a delicious snacking experience. Wack Apple grows their ingredients with love and dedication; your kids will eat only what nature intended: simply good organic food! Get wacky with their Mango applesauce; a tasty, tropical treat that will leave your taste buds wanting more!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mango applesauce is my favorite! It’s sweet!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

With Wacky Apple, I love knowing that I’m getting organic ingredients. Their variety of flavors make it easy for me to satisfy all the kids’ different palates, too! This applesauce is a great, clean snack that I feel good about giving to my family time and time again.

Flavorful Features:

Wacky Apple applesauce comes in a variety of exciting flavors:

• Golden Applesauce
• Apricot Applesauce
• Cinnamon Applesauce
• Wild Berry Applesauce
• Mango Applesauce

The Icing on the Cake:

Wacky Apple never adds sugar or artificial ingredients, and their applesauce is always Certified Organic, Certified Kosher, Vegan, non-GMO, BPA-free, gluten-free, corn-free, soy-free, nut-free and dairy-free! They are passionate about using the highest quality ingredients.

Time to Eat?!

Wacky Apple applesauce is great to include in breakfast, lunch boxes, or to have as an after-school snack…even dessert!

Good to Go?

Wacky Apple applesauce comes in convenient, one-serving cups that are easy to take with you on-the-go, or throw in the kids’ lunchboxes!

Mix it Up!

Add some applesauce into a smoothie for extra fruity 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.