It can be tricky to find snacks that are easy to throw in a lunchbox or backpack at the last minute that will not only keep your kids happy, but deliver some delicious nutrition at the same time. Thankfully, there’s brands like Crispy Green that know how to do both! Their freeze-dried Tangerine Slices are the perfect grab-and-go snack that will satisfy those of any age with a sweet tooth or those who, deep down, really just want some chips. This portable fruit makes it so easy to have a healthful snack when you’re on the go. And, tangerine is perfect for orange Halloween! We love their minimal ingredients and perfect portion sizes, as well as Crispy Green’s passion for inspiring others to live healthy, happy lives through eating high-quality, natural, and delicious food! 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s so crazy that this fruit is crunchy! I love it! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Who would have thought my kids would be begging me daily for fruit? They just love Crispy Green’s Tangerine Slices, and so do I! Since each bag is individually portioned, they’re perfect to add to their lunchboxes, or backpacks for an after-school snack. They have a 36-month shelf life so I keep a bunch in our car and pantry for emergencies when the kids get “hangry.” I especially love that there’s no added sugar, because each of my kids have a massive sweet tooth. And, it has nearly all of the nutritional value of fresh fruit kept intact. Finally, a snack I can feel great about giving to them!

Flavorful Features:

Here are the other freeze-dried fruits you can get from Crispy Green:

• Apple
• Strawberry
• Banana
• Mango
• Pear
• Pineapple
• Cantaloupe

The Icing on the Cake:

Crispy Green Tangerine Slices are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, vegan, peanut-free and tree nut-free. Each serving provides 95% of the nutritional value of fresh fruit!

Time to Eat?!

We love this as an after-school or after-work snack for a yummy boost of nutrition to hold us over until dinnertime, but they’re great as an addition to lunchtime, or even after dinner if you don’t want a dessert that’s full of sugar or artificial ingredients.

Good to Go?

These individually-packaged snacks are perfectly portioned! Not too much, not too little! Add them to lunchboxes, backpacks, or your purse for whenever you want a yummy treat.

Mix it Up!

Add some Crispy Green Tangerine Slices to your favorite high-fiber cereal for some extra sweetness and texture!

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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.

Is it tricky to get your kids to eat fruit? Or maybe they love fruit so much you can’t keep enough in the house? BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos are fruit rolls made with 100% fruit and vegetables, and nothing else! So whether you’re looking for a different way to get your kids to eat fruit, or just want to add some more into their diet, this is the snack for you! We love the concept of portable fruit! BEAR was founded with the mission to create products with 100% natural ingredients to cut down on the amount of processed foods we consume. We love that their products are packed with fiber and yummy fruits and vegetables! Each one of their products comes with an educational collectible card! This is snacking you can feel good about.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This fruit tastes like candy and I like to collect the cards!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

We just love BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos! Originally, I wanted to find a new way to give my kids more fruit, rather than all the processed snacks they love and always ask for. Now though, they ask for Yoyos constantly, which is great because they’re made with minimal ingredients, and are packed with fiber. They’re also great to send to school with my kids since they are vegan and gluten-free, so they can share with their friends who have different dietary restrictions. I love that this is a feel-good sweet treat that the kids think is fun!

Flavorful Features:

BEAR Nibbles Yoyos come in these other delicious flavors:

• Strawberry
• Mango
• Raspberry
• Super Sour Mango & Apple
• Super Sour Strawberry & Apple

The Icing on the Cake:

There’s only three (that’s right, three!) ingredients in BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos: apple, pear, and a little bit of spirulina. No added sugars or other artificial ingredients. Yoyos provide a full cup of fruit in each pack, and have the same naturals sugars as an apple. They’re also non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan.

Time to Eat?!

BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos are a great treat or fruit alternative. They’re a great addition to lunch, or a yummy after-school snack!

Good to Go?

These are individually wrapped so they’re great to throw in a purse, lunchbox, or backpack for a delicious snack anytime you want it!

Mix it Up!

Use scissors to cut the BEAR Yoyos strip into small pieces, and add it to some homemade trail mix for a sweet, chewy bite of yum!

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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.

Finding snacks that can be enjoyed by everyone can be difficult with allergies and flavor preferences, so when we found Enjoy Life Breakfast Ovals we had to spread the word! These soft-baked whole grain snacks are free from the 14 most common allergies and are also gluten-free! They come in four varieties, so there is sure to be a flavor that everyone will enjoy. With whole grain oats as the first ingredient, Breakfast Fruit and Oat Ovals provide important vitamins and minerals as well as fiber keeping you energized and fuller for longer.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like a cookie, and I get to eat it for breakfast. My mom is the best!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Finding a way to get my kids to eat a nutritious breakfast is a monotonous task, especially when they are begging for sugary cereal every morning. They put their nose up at a bowl of oatmeal or whole wheat toast, but when these breakfast ovals entered the kitchen they became a hit! The kids gobble them up because its tastes like a cookie, and I am happy to know they have clean and wholesome ingredients, a good amount of fiber, and 20 grams of whole grains. They not only are great for breakfast but also for an easy after-school snack.

Flavorful Features:

Enjoy Life Breakfast fruit and oat Ovals come in four delectable flavors:

• Berry medley
• Maple fig
• Apple cinnamon
• Chocolate chip banana

The Icing on the Cake:

All Enjoy Life products are gluten-free and free from 14 common allergies so almost everyone can enjoy these tasty treats.

Time to Eat?!

Munch on these Breakfast Ovals for a quick breakfast or an afternoon-snack.

Good to Go?

These are the perfect size to fit in mom’s purse or your kids’ lunchboxes.

Mix it Up!

Skip the granola and use the Breakfast Fruit and Oat Oval as a mix-in for yogurt!

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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.

“Like a fresh stack of flapjacks you can eat with your hands!” The Creative Kitchen recommends Quinn Vermont Maple Kettle Corn as a healthful and tasty after school snack. Their popcorn is organic and made from real, whole ingredients. Quinn Kettle Corn is gluten, GMO, hydrogenated oil, preservative, diacetyl and PFOA free. Just pop it in the microwave, pour the seasoning on top, shake, and watch your child smile!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s crunchy! And sweet…and also salty!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love Quinn Kettle Corn because of its simple ingredients and delicious flavor! I feel good about feeding this to my children, and I love that I know exactly where it comes from; Quinn is so transparent about their growers and ingredients!

Flavorful Features:

Check out the other delicious flavors of Quinn popcorn:

• Real Butter & Sea Salt
• White Cheddar
• Parmesan & Rosemary
• Just Sea Salt

The Icing on the Cake:

Quinn popcorn bags are made out of pure paper, without the chemical and plastic coating that other popcorn brands use!

Time to Eat?!

With simple ingredients, Quinn Popcorn is a great option for an after school snack for your kids!

Good to Go?

It’s easy to take a bag of Quinn Popcorn with you and pop it in the microwave wherever you are for a great snack! Or, pop beforehand and take with you on the go!

Mix it Up!

Get crunch at its finest by turning your popped Quinn Popcorn into granola bars; just add in honey, peanut butter (or your favorite seed butter), granola, cereal and any toppings of your choice and then refrigerate!

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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.

The Creative Kitchen couldn’t be more excited about Happy Family’s Happy Tot Soft-Baked Oat Bars, that are made of fruits and vegetables, too! Our favorite flavor is the Organic Apple and Spinach. Made with real organic fruits and without preservatives, these non-GMO gluten-free bars are packed with nutrients to keep your child satiated and full of various vitamins and nutrients. Smooth, sweet, and filling, the Soft-Baked Oat Bar can be enjoyed by all ages as a delightful, delicious, and effortless snack. Try all seven flavors!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mom says these cookies are good for me! I just think they taste great!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It is wonderful  to find a snack bar that includes both fruits and vegetables, doesn’t have any added sugar, and can be eaten like a granola bar – or even a cookie! And, did I mention they’re low-calorie?

Flavorful Features:

Here are Happy Family’s various Happy Tot oat bar flavors:

• Bananas & Carrots
• Apple & Spinach

Check out their Happy Kid oat bar flavors as well

• Apple & Cinnamon
• Banana & Chocolate
• Blueberry & Raspberry

The Icing on the Cake:

Happy Family’s Happy Tot oat bars are free of preservatives, gluten, and GMOs. With that being said, they are filled with fiber, to keep digestion regular, and protein, to help little muscles develop.

Time to Eat?!

Filled with fruits and vegetables, Happy Family’s Happy Tot Soft-Baked Oat Bars serve as a filling and healthful after-school snack!

Good to Go?

Happy Family’s Happy Tot Soft-Baked Oat Bars are not crumbly, but smooth and chewy, so they stay together to make a minimal mess while eating on the go!

Mix it Up!

Smear a layer of cream cheese and top with your favorite sliced fruit and berries!

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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.

Inspired by the natural, nutrient-rich Mediterranean Diet, Mediterra serves up gourmet, convenient nutrition bursting with flavor. Their savory bar with Kale and Pumpkin Seeds provides whole grain-goodness and vegetables with a hint of sweetness that everyone in the family can enjoy on the go. An excellent source of fiber and vitamins instead of sugars and saturated fats, Mediterra nutrition bars will change your idea of the snack bar.

From the Mouth of a Kid:  

I like how crunchy they are and they taste so yummy. I love having these for a snack!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These bars help me get my kids to eat more fiber and vitamins. The variety of flavors makes it easy to please all of my kids. It’s perfect to throw in their lunchboxes or to have as an afternoon snack. I love that these bars aren’t packed with sugar like many other snack bars are.

Flavorful Features:

Mediterra offers a variety of other flavors of their nutrition bars:

• Savory Bar with Bell Peppers & Green Olives
• Savory Bar with Sundried Tomato & Basil
• Savory Bar with Black Olives & Walnuts
• Sesame Energy Bar with Orange & Honey
• Sesame Energy Bar with Pistachio & Honey
• Yogurt and Oat Bar with Cherry & Pistachio
• Yogurt and Oat Bar with Apricot & Pistachio

The Icing on the Cake:

This bar boasts a gourmet blend of amaranth, pea crisps, rosemary, and a touch of olive oil.

Time to Eat?!

With 5g of fiber, 6g of protein, and only 1g of sugar, these bars make a perfect addition to lunch, and can double as an afternoon snack that provides a boost of energy.

Good to Go?

These bars are easy to throw into a lunchbox or purse for a nutritious on-the-go snack!

Mix it Up!

Try chopping these bars up and use them as an alternative to croutons. 

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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.