At The Creative Kitchen, we love nothing more than a food that is delicious, convenient, versatile and most importantly, good for your entire family! Vapza 7 Grains is already cooked and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, which makes it perfect for families who are looking to get a boost of nutrients from more meals throughout the week. This medley of nutrient-dense grains is thoughtfully grown in Brazil, steam cooked, and vacuum sealed in BPA-free plastic bag. This blend contains whole grain rice, red rice, white quinoa, black quinoa, red quinoa, flaxseed, and chia seeds. Vapza created this product with the busy, health-conscious parent in mind. Flaxseed and chia seeds can lower blood sugar levels and risk of heart disease. They’re both superfoods, and provide fiber, iron, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids (which are linked to even more health benefits such as improving eye health and risk factors for heart disease, fighting inflammation, and more!).

From the Mouth of a Kid:

“Burrito bowls are my favorite and we used this instead of rice. It was really yummy!”

From the Eyes of a Parent:

“Vapza 7 Grains appeases my rice-loving children with the whole grain and red rice while the other grains like quinoa, flaxseed, and chia provide protein, healthy omega-3s, and fiber. Squeezing those nutrients in can be tough, but products like this make it so much easier. Also, the fact that it’s ready-to-eat makes dinner time less stressful!”

Flavorful Features:

Vazpa has a variety of steam cooked options for your next meal!

• Pinto Beans
• Black Beans
• Quinoa Mix
• Brown Rice

The Icing on the Cake:

Rice and quinoa can be easily under cooked or overcooked, but Vapza 7 Grains takes out the guess work! Because this product is already steam cooked, it can be used in pinch without the worry. Substitute Vapza 7 Grains for rice in a quick stir fry or your favorite burrito bowl. And, Vapza 7 Grains is not only organic, but also vegan and kosher.

Time to Eat?!

Vazpa 7 Grains is the perfect addition to lunch or dinner!

Mix it Up!

Vapza 7 Grains can be served hot or cold. Try tossing this 7 grains mix on a salad instead of croutons. It’s a great way to sneak in extra plant protein and healthy omegas!

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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.

Boost your family’s brain power with this chia and blueberry-packed breakfast recipe! These pancakes serve up antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, iron, and calcium to help fuel your family’s day. And take a peek into The Creative Kitchen Founder Cricket Azima’s kitchen below and follow along!

Brainy Breakfast Pancakes

1. Mix up a batch of your favorite pancake mix according to package directions*

2. Stir in two mashed, overripe bananas.

3. Add 1/2 cup chia seeds.

4. Add one pint of blueberries.

5. Cook according to package directions**

*Cricket likes to make a double batch and freeze half of the cooked pancakes to enjoy on mornings when she’s too tired or doesn’t have the time to cook.
**Cricket sometimes bakes the pancakes on sheet trays in effort to cook a large batch at once.

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 know that busy parents love portable snacks for themselves too, and nothing is better than Growing Roots Organic Corn & Seed Bites! Packed with a variety of seeds and natural flavors, these snacks are low-calorie and low-sodium, yet tasty and satisfying with bold flavors. What’s more, they’re gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and USDA certified organic. Chia, flax, and sesame seeds provide a yummy flavor and texture, and they’re also a hearty source of Omega-3s, which can improve eye health, fight inflammation, and improve bone and joint health, among many other benefits!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like this snack! It’s crunchy and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I keep Growing Roots Organic Corn and Seed Bites on hand at all times- each pack is only 120 calories, so I feel good about giving them to my family. What’s better, they contain flax, chia, and sesame seeds to boost your Omega-3 intake. They’re not crumbly or greasy so I can bring them with me and eat them on the go. My kids love the fun flavors and crunchy texture!

Flavorful Features:

Growing Roots Organic Corn & Seed Bites come in two zesty and unique flavors:

• Maple Bourbon
• Chipotle Mole

Be sure to check out their Organic Coconut & Seed Bites too:

• Pina Colada
• Thai Green Curry

The Icing on the Cake:

Growing Roots Organic Corn & Seed Bites are gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and organic, so they cater to families with a plethora of dietary restrictions. Plus, 50% of their profits go towards supporting urban farming!

Time to Eat?!

If you’re looking for a tasty, anytime-snack, Growing Roots Organic Corn and Seed Bites are for you! They can be a nutritious addition to lunch, or an afternoon snack when you need a little something to hold you until dinner.

Good to Go?

Each bag is resealable, making it easy to bring along with you wherever you go.

Mix it Up!

Throw them into trail mix to add some unique flavor and texture to traditional nuts-and-chocolate mixes.

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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.

Give any of your favorite snacks an extra dose of flavor (and nutrients!) with Betsy’s Best Gourmet Cinnamon Almond Butter with Chia Seeds! Chia seeds are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them beneficial for our digestive and heart health. With an ingredient list so simple, you won’t believe how delectable this almond butter tastes – especially in an almond butter and jelly sandwich! Whether added to a smoothie or spreading it onto an apple, this almond butter is sure to be a hit among all members of the family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like putting this almond butter on everything!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

This almond butter is one of my favorites – it is amazingly delicious! Its natural ingredients and rich flavor are only part of the appeal; the health benefits from the almonds and chia seeds give my kids great nutrients. My kids love spreading it on anything and everything, it’s that good! Our favorite pairings are with apples, crackers, and bananas; it makes snack time so easy because my kids will literally put it on anything. I love that this almond butter gives a little boost of nutrition to any snack. My kids also love almond butter and jelly sandwiches – a simple but nutrient-dense lunch that I feel good about feeding them!

Flavorful Features:

Betsy’s Best makes other fantastic spreads:

The Icing on the Cake:

This almond butter is non-GMO verified, gluten-free, and all-natural.

Time to Eat?!

Betsy’s Best Gourmet Almond Butter is great at any time of day! Add it to breakfasts, after-school snacks, or desserts. The possibilities are endless!

Mix it Up!

Make nut butter sandwiches with your favorite crackers or cookies! Add it to a piece of chocolate for some added flavor and nutrition!

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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.

Get ready for a delicious dose of brain food! Chia seeds are known for fiber, protein, and Omega 3 fatty acids, but World of Chia has taken the power of these heart-healthy seeds to a whole new level. Instead of pectin, this sweet Strawberry Fruit Spread uses chia seeds as a thickener, since they expand 10-15 times their original volume when soaked in water. World of Chia Strawberry Fruit Spread is packed with bold strawberry flavor both kids and adults will love –and it perfectly compliments any nut butter.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yum, tastes like sweet strawberries!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids already love PB&J, so World of Chia Strawberry Fruit Spread is the perfect way to get more protein, fiber, and other nutrients into their diet. I like that this spread is made with only four simple ingredients and contains no preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial colors or flavors.

Flavorful Features:

World of Chia Fruit Spread comes in 3 delicious flavors:
• Strawberry Fruit Spread
• Raspberry Fruit Spread
• Blackberry Fruit Spread

The Icing on the Cake:

World of Chia Strawberry Fruit Spread is all natural, vegan, and gluten-free. It contains only 4 ingredients: Strawberries, Cane Sugar, Chia Seeds, Fumaric Acid (for tartness)

Time to Eat?!

World of Chia Fruit Spread is delicious on toast or a bagel in the morning, and perfect for lunchtime sandwiches.

Mix it Up!

Add a dollop of World of Chia Strawberry Fruit Spread to plain yogurt for a quick, healthy breakfast, or spread some on a cracker and top with your favorite cheese for a protein-packed 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.

When it comes to healthy snacks everyone can enjoy, Chosen Foods Bites With Chia is the snack we choose! The goodness of chia seeds blends perfectly with the crunchiness of organic almonds pecans, and sesame seeds in these nutritious, semi-sweet treats. With 4g of protein, 4g of fiber, 900mg of omega-3, and only 6g of sugar per serving, each snack pack is full of nutrients to keep you and your family energized all day. Plus, chia seeds are brain food, making these the perfect snack to help your kids stay focused at school!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this crunchy snack when I get home from school!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It can be tough to find a nutritious snack that satisfies the whole family, especially when we’re on the go. That’s why I love Chosen Foods Bites with Chia! They’re packed with nutritious nuts and seeds, plus they come in single-serving pouches and are bite sized, which means no mess when my kids eat them in the car or on the bus. Chosen Foods prides itself on promoting transparency within the health food industry, and is a brand I can feel good about buying for my family.

Flavorful Features:

Chosen Foods Bites with Chia come in Vanilla and Mango flavors.

The Icing on the Cake:

Chosen Foods Bites with Chia are all natural, gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO verified.

Time to Eat?!

Breakfast or snack time! These nutritious bites are perfect for a morning or mid-day energy boost.

Good to Go?

Yes! Chosen Foods Bites with Chia come in individually wrapped, 1-oz pouches for easy, on-the-go snacking.

Mix it Up!

Add these tasty bites to your favorite yogurt or trail mix for added nutrition and natural sweetness.

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 team likes to start every day like an Aztec warrior fueling up for a 100-mile run (or maybe just a Monday morning!). goChia! 100% Pure Chia Seed Grab-n-Go Packs are the perfect food to fuel up for whatever the day has in store! Perfectly portable and jam-packed with a heart-healthy blend of Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, these little packages of superfood goodness fuel the mind and body with optimal energy for whatever endeavors the day may bring!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like the way these seeds feel in my mouth. Mom says they’re food for my brain, too! Cool!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These pre-measured packs from goChia! are the new essential in my pantry! I love them in smoothies and yogurt for added nutrition, and when I’m out and about I can add them to my salads, soups, or whatever else I’m having.

Flavorful Features:

If you can’t get enough of your “grab-n-go” packs, goChia’s 100% Pure Chia Seeds also come in a 12 oz. resalable bag! They also offer a line of Chia Bites snacks, Chia Drink Mixes, and Drink Chia! – premixed beverages packed with Omega-3’s and B-complex vitamins!

The Icing on the Cake:

goChia! 100% Pure Chia Seeds are naturally gluten-free. Plus, they’re pesticide-free and non-GMO! Chia seeds are also rich in omega-3’s and omega-6’s that are good for heart and joint health!

Good to Go?

Yes! These grab-n-go packs are individually packaged and portioned for supercharged nutrition on the go. 

Mix it Up!

Pour a grab-n-go packed of goChia! in your pasta, salads, oatmeal or smoothies for a nutritious boost! Try mixing them in your next batch or cookies or cakes for an even more delectable superfood!

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.

 “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” as the old saying goes. But as we all know, we can all use an extra hand to maintain our families’ health in this ever busy world! Hero Nutritionals makes taking vitamins easy, healthy AND fun for kids with their line of Yummi Bears Omega 3 with Chia. Their gummy bear vitamins are packed with omega 3 and chia to support your growing child’s brain, vision, and immune system. Yummi Bears Omega 3 with Chia has a great taste and adorable shape that will have your kids asking to take their vitamins in the morning! Yummi Bears made sure our festival-goers had their vitamins, too, at the Kids Food Festival February 28th + March 1st!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mom says that these gummy bears have extra special super powers that make me strong and healthy! And they are yummy just like their name!

From the Eyes of a Parent:   

It’s never fun to police your child’s nutrition and nag them to take their vitamins to make sure they are getting all the nutrition they need in a day. Yummi Bears have always been a favorite since we first started taking them in our house. The kids love their fun shapes and great fruit flavors; they see taking their vitamins as fun! It puts me at ease as well as makes me proud to see my kids happy and eager to take their vitamins!

Flavorful Features:

Yummi Bears come in a variety of types and flavors:

• Echinacea + Vitamin C & Zinc
• Fiber
• Multi-vitamin + Mineral
• Omega 3 and DHA
• Omega 3 with Chia
• Organic Immunity Health
• Organic Multi-Vitamin + Mineral
• Sugar-free Multi-vitamin + Mineral
• Sugar-free Vitamin D3
• Vegetarian Calcium + Vitamin D3
• Vegetarian Multi-vitamin + Mineral
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Whole Food + Antioxidants

The Icing on the Cake:   

Yummi Bears Omega 3 with Chia are free of fish, allergens, gluten, dairy and soy. They also contain no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

They contain Omega 3, Omega 6, and chia seeds to support vision and brain development, and a healthy immune system.

Time to Eat?!

Give to your kids in the morning, with their breakfast! Be sure to read the label and use as directed!

Good to Go?

Pack the appropriate serving size of Yummi Bears in a resealable bag and bring with you when you and your family are on-the-go, at school, or traveling.

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.

Would you like to feed your family something that is nutrient rich, protein packed, omega-3 filled, and contains plenty of fiber? Our friends at Health Warrior give us the perfect way: Chia Bars. They are made from chia seeds, a popular and healthy ingredient that gives the bars great texture. Because they are made from chia seeds, the energy bars contain all the necessary ingredients to keep your family active without any soy, dairy, or gluten. Health Warrior Chia Bars will keep you full, energized, and healthy all day long!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They are so chewy!

From the Eyes of a Parent

There are so many benefits from eating Health Warrior Chia Bars! It’s the perfect snack for all members of my family! When I give them a chia bar I know that they are getting healthy amounts of protein, omega 3, and fiber. By giving my family Health Warrior Chia Bars I not only feed their stomachs, but their bodies and minds, too!

Flavorful Features:

Health Warrior Chia Bars come in a variety of flavors such as

• Coconut
  
• Acai Berry
  
• Apple Cinnamon
  
• Coffee
  
• Chocolate Peanut Butter
  
• Banana Nut
  

The Icing on the Cake:

Each Health Warrior Chia Bar contains about 100 calories and is packed with omega 3, fiber, protein and antioxidants.

Time to Eat?!

Give your child a chia bar as an after school snack or before an activity to fuel his or her body!

Good to Go?

A Health Warrior Chia Bar comes in small (25g), individual size package that is easily slipped into a purse, lunchbox or cupboard.

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.