We love when we find new and interesting versions or ways to eat our favorite foods, whether for convenience or just plain fun! Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips cross both of these off the list; it’s a fun and different way to eat fruit that’s also super convenient if you can’t find the real deal in the store. Dragon fruit boasts ton of nutritional benefits, too, such as boosting your immune system and helping digestion! Pocas focuses on natural, organic food that’s carefully sourced from around the world, beneficial for living a healthful life.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s crunchy fruit! AND SUCH A COOL COLOR!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids love their snacks, and I mean really, really love their snacks. I try to find a good balance, but it can be hard when most of the time they just want candy! They like fruit though, so I was happy to discover these Dragon Fruit Chips by Pocas. It’s a nice way to switch up serving fresh fruit and my kids love the taste and fun color! I love the nutritional benefits of dragon fruit too; lots of vitamins and minerals all around.

Flavorful Features:

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in two types: Red Flesh Dragon Fruit or White Flesh Dragon Fruit.

The Icing on the Cake:

Dragon fruit provides a ton of Potassium, Vitamins C, B1, B2, and B3, as well as Iron and Calcium. Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are non-GMO, gluten free, and 100% natural!

Time to Eat?!

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are a great choice for a morning or afternoon snack, or even a dessert when you don’t want something too sweet!

Good to Go?

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in re-sealable bags, so they’re perfect to take with you on the go!

Mix it Up!

Add some of these dragon fruit chips into a salad for some extra crunch and a touch of sweetness. Or, top your next smoothie bowl with them for some crunch, too!

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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.

Nothing’s better than a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day. Who says watermelon has to be regulated for only the warm months, though? Nature’s Wild Organic has a snack that will keep you in the summer mindset all year long! Their Watermelon Chips have all of the yummy taste you love about watermelon, but none of the mess. This healthful snack alternative has an unforgettable sweet flavor and crunchy bite that your kids are sure to love! And there’s only one ingredient – watermelon!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They taste like candy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips are just a simple snack with real ingredients (well, only one ingredient actually!) that I feel good about giving to my children. There’s no added sugars, and my kids love how it tastes like candy but has a good crunch, too! It’s a very interesting snack that I like to keep on hand for when my kids ask for something sweet. 

Flavorful Features:

Check out the other dried fruit snacks by Nature’s Wild Organic!

The Icing on the Cake:

These Watermelon Chips have just ONE ingredient! What more could you ask for? There’s also no added sugars in this vegan, gluten-free snack.

Time to Eat?!

Perfect for snack time or dessert, Nature’s Wild Organic Watermelon Chips will curb your sweet tooth anytime it’s acting up!

Good to Go?

These Watermelon Chips need to be refrigerated after opening, but they can be a great addition to a school lunchbox with a freezer pack.

Mix it Up!

Add some crunch and sweetness to your favorite salad by adding a few Watermelon Chips to it!

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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.

Who doesn’t love feeding their kids snacks made with REAL ingredients? We think food should taste good AND make you feel good too! That’s why we love The Good Crisp Company; their line of potato crisps is made with simple, clean ingredients that your whole family will love! Your kids will love the variety of flavors and their tubes that are the perfect size for little hands. The Good Crisp Company’s resealable snack-size containers are a no-brainer addition to school lunches. Not to mention, all of their chips are gluten-free and made without any artificial colors or flavors! What’s not to love?

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like these crunchy chips!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

With so many kids and therefore many different food preferences in our house, it can be hard to find one snack that everyone enjoys. I’m so happy I found The Good Crisp Company! I love the clean ingredients while my kids love the flavors and crunch – and there’s a flavor for everybody! The snack-size containers are just perfect to add to their lunchboxes, and I always keep some stashed in our car for an emergency snack when we’re on the go!

Flavorful Features:

The Good Crisp Company’s potato crisps come in five delicious flavors:

• Classic Original
• Outback BBQ
• Sea Salt & Vinegar
• Aged White Cheddar
• Sour Cream & Onion

The Icing on the Cake:

The Good Crisp Company uses real ingredients to make their chips! They are gluten-free, non-GMO, and made without any artificial colors or flavors. Their product and manufacturing facility are free from the following allergens: egg, wheat and gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish, and sesame seeds. 

Time to Eat?!

When you’re in the mood for a savory, crunchy snack, reach for The Good Crisp Company chips!

Good to Go?

The Good Crisp Company makes mini, 1.6 ounce containers in the Classic Original and Sour Cream & Onion flavors that are a great emergency snack on the go. It’s just enough so that mom or dad can snag a few chips after your little one has had their share!

Mix it Up!

The Creative Kitchen team loves a nostalgic moment and enjoys putting chips in their sandwich for a crunch!

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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 there anything better than a bag of chips at lunch? What about a bag of chips made from farm-fresh ingredients like sweet potato, kale, beets, and spinach? The Better Chip uses fresh, bold ingredients to create authentically flavored bags of chips perfect for any occasion! We love the Spinach and Kale chips – your kids are sure to love them too. Made with only five simple ingredients, these better-for-you chips make for guilt-free snacking the whole family will enjoy!

Thank you to The Better Chip for being a Goody Bag Sponsor of the LA Kids Food Festival on August 17th + 18th!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like putting the green chips in my sandwiches because it makes them crunchier!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These chips are the perfect lunch-box filler. My kids love the Spinach and Kale flavor, which I love because it hasn’t always been easy trying to get them to eat their greens! I love that these chips are made with simple ingredients and are non-GMO. They’re delicious and taste really fresh. My husband has gotten into them too – he loves grabbing a bag of Sweet Potato Plantain chips to munch on during long car rides!

Flavorful Features:

The Better Chip has a variety of vegetable-packed classic chip flavors to choose from:

• Spinach and Kale
• Jalapeño
• Beet

Check out their square chips, which come in five unique combo flavors: 

• Sweet Potato Plantain
• Kale and Chia
• Chipotle and Poblano 
• Beet and Flax
• Jalapeño and Cilantro

The Icing on the Cake:

In addition to being whole grain and farm-fresh, The Better Chip chips are vegan, non-GMO, and gluten free! Plus, the authentic taste of the fresh vegetables in each bag of chips is delicious!

Time to Eat?!

The Better Chip’s Spinach and Kale chips are perfect for lunch, especially when paired with a deli sandwich. You can also grab a bag for a long car ride or as a nutritious snack between after-school activities!

Good to Go?

The Better Chip’s single-serving chip bags are perfect to grab for on the go snacking when you want a boost of nutrients!

Mix it Up!

Dip the Spinach and Kale chips in some dark chocolate for a sweet treat that is actually full of fresh veggies! The kids will love the mix of smooth chocolate and crunchy chips!

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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.

If you like crunchy snacks as much as we do, then you’re going to love these Kale Poppers! Cal-Snax is a brand with a philosophy we believe in. All of their products have three simple principles: they must taste great, they have to be convenient, and they must be better for you. Cal-Snax prides themselves on producing innovative vegetable-based snacks that are never fried and always delicious! Their Kale Poppers are full of flavor and have a fun leaf shape. Plus, each bag of Kale Poppers provides you with 4 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber. With Cal-Snax’s Kale Poppers moms can feel confident that their children are snacking well!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love their fun shape and how crunchy they are!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Sometimes I find it challenging to get my kids to eat enough of their greens, so it’s great that my kids can get the nutrients of kale in a crunchy and convenient snack. With Kale Poppers, now at least I know they are getting good nutrients like fiber, iron, and vitamin K. And I love that these are made with ingredients I recognize, real kale, lentils and rice, so I know this product is a great wholesome snack for my kids (and me!) that I can trust!

Flavorful Features:

Kale Poppers come in three delicious flavors:
– Sea Salt
– Creamy Ranch
– Tangy Smokey Barbecue

The Icing on the Cake:

Kale Poppers are gluten free and non-GMO verified. They also have no cholesterol or trans-fat and contain no soy, MSG, nuts, or dairy.

Time to Eat?!

Kale Poppers are perfect to include in your child’s lunch box!

Good to Go?

Yes! A bag of Kale Poppers is the perfect size for convenient on-the-go snacking.

Mix it Up!

Dip Kale Poppers in hummus or another bean spread for added protein and tastiness!

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 way to feel better about you family’s chip addiction? Try Beanitos, a deliciously dip-able unique chip made from cooked beans and whole-grain rice instead of corn. We love Beanitos because they’re addictive, packed with protein, and chock full of fiber. So save room in your tummies, because Beanitos will have your whole family reaching in the bag for more!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love chips! And Mom actually lets me eat these. I can’t believe that these are made out of beans!

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

Finally, I can feel better about my family snacking on chips! Beanitos have very few ingredients, and everything is all-natural. Plus, the beans make these chips rich in fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates, with less sodium than the average chip.

Flavorful Features:

Beanitos are made with white beans, black beans, or pinto beans. The chip flavors include:

• Restaurant Style (white bean)
  
• Nacho Cheese (white bean)
  
• Chipotle BBQ (black bean)
  
• Original Black Bean (black bean)
  
• Simply Pinto Bean (pinto bean)
  
• Better Cheddar (pinto bean)

The Icing on the Cake:

All their chips are corn free, gluten free, all natural, vegan, high in fiber, and lightly salted. Each serving contains 4g of protein and up to 1,2000mg of Omega 3’s. They contain no trans-fat, preservatives, gluten, or MSG. They are also certified kosher and low glycemic.

Time to Eat?!

Serve up a bag of Beanitos with homemade salsa or guacamole as a midday pick-me-up snack.

Good to Go?

Yes! The chips come in individual-sized packages for easy on-the-go storage.

Mix It Up!

Sub corn tortillas with Beanitos in your next batch of nachos. Or, add a handful of crushed-up Beanitos to your taco salad.

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.

Late July’s Sea Salt by the Seashore multi grain chips are shore to be a hit with the whole family this summer! These crunchy delights are  packed with organic whole grain goodness AND are gluten, peanut, tree nut and trans fat free! Available in several tasty flavors these chips are a perfect additional to a well balanced snack or lunch for the whole family.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They are so crunchy and yummy! Mom even says they have lots of grains in them that are good for my body!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Chips can be so full of fat and extra calories! I love that Late July’s Sea Salt by the Seashore multi grain chips have the crunch that the kids want but are packed with nutrients and safe for kids with dietary restrictions. They also come in individually wrapped packages, which are perfect for taking on the go!

Flavorful Features

Sea Salt by the Seashore, Lime, Summertime Blues, Mild Green Mojo, Sweet Potato, and Dude Ranch.

The Icing on the Cake:

The founder of Late July is a mom too, so she understands the importance of filling our family’s bodies with only the best ingredients!

Time to Eat?!

The individual bags are a great on-the-go snack or addition to lunch boxes.

Good to Go?

Individually packaged for your convenience.

Mix it Up!

Serve with hummus or your favorite dip.

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.