Who doesn’t love a light and savory on-the-go snack? That’s perfect for lunchboxes? And packed with vitamins and minerals? Sign us up! gimMe Snacks’ Roasted Seaweed Snacks are crunchy, savory, and roasted to light and crispy perfection! They come in many different flavor combinations so everyone in the family can get what they prefer. Kids just love this roasted seaweed snack, which is great because it’s so good for them! It contains vitamins and minerals, heart-healthy Omega-3s, and even helps to improve brain function and thyroid health! The entire gimMe product line is made with premium USDA Certified organic and Non-GMO Project Verified seaweed sustainably cultivated and harvested in South Korea. We love gimMe’s use of super clean ingredients, as well as their belief in using real, high-quality ingredients that help to keep our diets and our environment clean.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

My favorite is the teriyaki flavor!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I was a bit skeptical of seaweed before trying gimME Snacks’ Roasted Seaweed Snacks, but now I’m hooked, and so are my kids! I’m so happy we have a savory snack that they now ask for over and over again, rather than the sugary treats they usually beg for. The clean ingredients are just amazing, and who knew seaweed was such a superfood? I’m so grateful for the vitamins and minerals in it that can sometimes be tricky to incorporate into my kids’ diets, when they turn their noses up at fruits and vegetables so often. I always have these in my pantry (and my car!), and the single serving packages make it incredibly easy to throw into lunchboxes and backpacks for my kids.

Flavorful Features:

gimMe’s Roasted Seaweed Snacks come in these yummy flavors:

• Sea Salt
• Avocado Oil
• Teriyaki
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Toasted Sesame
• Wasabi

The Icing on the Cake:

This snack is chock-full of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, C, B-12, and iodine. It’s also gluten-free, USDA Certified organic, and only 25 calories per serving. 

Time to Eat?!

Lunch, dinner, mid-morning, after-school, even midnight! You name it, and it’s a good time to eat gimMe’s Roasted Seaweed Snacks.

Good to Go?

These were MADE for taking with you on-the-go. Individually-portioned packages are great for lunchboxes, backpacks, purses, even your snack box in the car for emergency snacking!

Mix it Up!

Crunch up some of these seaweed snacks and add to your favorite salad or pasta dish for some extra flavor and texture! Crrrrrrunch!

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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.

Product Round-Up

Is anyone else as ready for warmer weather as we are? We love everything that comes with the summer season, especially yummy frozen treats! Today we’re bringing you a list of some of our favorite ice creams, popsicles, and other frozen snacks, along with some recipes that you and your little chefs can make at home! This list is definitely not just for kids – these sweet treats will satisfy anyone’s craving for something frozen and sweet on a hot day!

Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Here’s some of our favorite brands.

1. Tea-rrific Chamomile Ice Cream: Is your family adventurous when it comes to trying new foods and flavors? Check out this brand that makes tea-flavored ice cream! Their premium ice cream is made with fresh hormone-free cream, cage-free eggs, and organic cane sugar.
2. Jeni’s Ice Cream: Their wide variety of fun, yummy flavors is just half of why we love Jeni’s! They don’t use any artificial ingredients, flavorings, or dyes.
3. NadaMoo Ice Cream: Whether you’re on a dairy-free diet or just enjoy the taste, NadaMoo is the choice for you! Their creamy, coconut milk ice cream is organic, sustainable, and DELISH!

Popsicles

There’s nothing like a cold popsicle on a hot day. Check out the list below for some of our favorites!

1. Chloe’s popsicles: These fruit pops are made with just three ingredients! Yep, that’s right, THREE! And they come in a bunch of different, yummy flavors, so everyone in the family can find a favorite!
2. GoodPop popsicles: Another brand that uses real, organic, and whole ingredients to bring you a frozen treat that won’t have you raising an eyebrow at the ingredient list. They’ve got a bunch of fun flavors as well, some dairy-based, and others that aren’t!
3. DeeBee’s Organics SuperFruit Freezies: These organic freezer pops will make you forget all about those other sugary frozen popsicles with hidden artificial ingredients.
4. So Delicious Coconut Milk Organic Fudge Bars: Got chocolate on your mind? This one’s for you! The rich flavor and hint of creamy coconut will get your taste buds jumping for joy!
5. Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars: Their delicious creamy texture and taste will have you thinking this is ice cream you’re eating! Well, it’s not – it’s Greek yogurt! They’re got 5 grams of protein and made without any artificial sweeteners.

Other Frozen Treats

Here are some other frozen treats that we just had to include!

1. Pitaya Plus Frozen Dragon Fruit Cubes: Looking for some variety for your family’s smoothies? We love dragon fruit for this reason! PLUS, it’s rich in magnesium and antioxidants, high in fiber, and a good source of iron.
2. Chobani Champions (they’ve since been re-branded to Chobani Gimmies!): These fun yogurt tubes are perfect for little chefs’ hands! They’re chock-full of protein, Vitamin D, and calcium, and the ingredient list is short – which we love! And lastly, they’re great when frozen in the freezer overnight – it’s like a frozen ice cream tube!

Recipes

Looking for some new pasta recipes to add some variety to your family’s meals? These are some of our favorites!

1. Chef Cricket’s recipe for Coco-Mango Frozen Ice Pops will have you and your family thinking you’re on a tropical vacation! There’s only FOUR ingredients, and it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to make this treat that’s perfect for summer.
2. Check out this blog post with a bunch of yummy popsicle recipes you can easily make at home with your kids. They only require a couple ingredients!
3. Cooking Light also has some easy popsicle recipes with some interesting flavors! Even one for mom and dad with champagne!

Ice Cream-Related Tips & Tricks

Click below for suggestions on our favorite ice cream scoop, fun ice cream-inspired baking kits, and tips for throwing your own ice cream social!

1. Midnight Scoop: Say hello to effortless ice cream scooping! Unlike other ice cream scoops, the Midnight Scoop has a curved handle, which is where all the magic happens. This allows you to keep your wrist straight and avoid straining it while trying to dig into your favorite flavor!
2. Handstand Kitchen Ice Cream Parlor Baking Collection: Take a look at Handstand Kitchen’s fun ice cream-shaped cookie cutters and molds!
3. Throw the Perfect Ice Cream Social: Check out this blog post for Chef Cricket’s tips to make your next ice cream party one for the books!

Do you have any favorite ice cream or popsicle brands, or any yummy recipes that you love? Let us know over on Instagram!

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.

Raise your hand if you’re looking for a nutrient-dense, better-for-you, on-the-go snack that both you and your kids will love. We’re always looking to up our snack game, and today we are super excited to share with you Honey Bear Bites from Kodiak Cakes! These travel-sized packs of Graham crackers boast 5 grams of protein and only 7 grams of sugar…not to mention fun bear shapes that are perfect for your little ones’ hands. They have a delicious balance of sweetness and are a cross between a Graham cracker and a vanilla wafer with a bit of crunch. We’re sure that Honey Bear Bites will become a family favorite in no time!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yummy! They taste like vanilla cookies!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Wow. I mean, who knew this snack would be such a big hit in my house? Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites are a one of a kind snack. They’re packed with protein, low in sugar, and come in perfectly portioned snack packs that I can throw in my kids’ lunchboxes or my purse for an  emergency car snack. I love that the protein and clean ingredients help keep my kids full and give them a bit of energy, too. My kids love the fun bear shapes and the fact that they think they’re getting away with eating vanilla cookies…even I love the taste too! Bear Bites are an all-around awesome snack that I now always keep in my pantry!

Flavorful Features:

Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites travel packs come in two other delicious flavors:

• Chocolate
• Cinnamon

The Icing on the Cake:

Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites offer 100% whole grains and come in a handy travel-sized pouch that will no doubt make a very popular addition to any kid’s lunchbox or backpack. They’re also made with non-GMO ingredients.

Time to Eat?!

An excellent snack to pack on a family hike or trip to the park, Kodiak Cakes Bear Bites will provide your kids the nourishment they need to keep going all day!

Good to Go?

Kodiak Cakes Honey Bear Bites were made for on-the-go snacking! These 1.06 ounce travel packs are appropriately proportioned for your little chefs’ tummies. Great to add to lunchboxes, backpacks, and purses for a yummy snack on the go.

Mix it Up!

Mix up your baking routine by using any flavor of Bear Bites in your favorite pie crust recipe that calls for Graham crackers!

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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.

What’s sweet, crunchy, and the perfect portable snack? Organic crunchy rice rollers, that’s what. This snack puts a fun and sweet twist on the classic rice cake as a handheld treat perfect for an on-the-go snack. With only six ingredients and three grams of sugar, these rollers are a simple and wholesome snack perfect to throw into your kids’ lunchbox. All Crunchy Rollers products are vegan, gluten-free, certified organic, and non-GMO, making mom feel good about giving them out for a quick snack.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like my favorite cereal, so sweet!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids never stop moving so sometimes it’s hard to get them to sit still for snack time. This is when Crunchy Rollers comes in handy! These rice snacks fit perfectly in my little ones’ hand, making it easy for them to munch as they go. The kids enjoy the taste and I feel good knowing they are getting whole grains and eating something with simple and clean ingredients. These snack rollers pacify the kids’ sweet tooth, but are low in sugar, making it a win-win for both mom and kid.

Flavorful Features:

Crunchy rollers come in six different varieties:

• Strawberry
• Mixed berry
• Caramel sea salt
• Apple cinnamon
• Banana maple
• Original brown rice

The Icing on the Cake:

The main ingredient in Crunchy Rollers is organic whole grain brown rice, and with only three grams of sugar this is a guilt-free snack perfect for when you or your kid are craving a sweet treat.

Time to Eat?!

Not enough time for breakfast? Crunchy Rollers are the perfect on-the-go option for the trip to school.

Good to Go?

This two pack of rollers is the perfect size to throw in your purse or kids’ backpack.

Mix it Up!

Dip in chocolate hazelnut spread and roll in dehydrated strawberries to satisfy that chocolate-covered strawberry sweet tooth.

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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 a snack that’s equally yummy and healthful can be hard, but Nature Valley makes it easy for parents everywhere with their granola bites! Their Almond Butter Chocolate Granola Bites are a perfect bite-sized combo of creamy almond butter on the inside and a chewy bite of whole grain oats on the outside, with a touch of sweetness from the chocolate. They may be tiny, but their taste sure is mighty! What’s even better is that Nature Valley believes in using real ingredients in all of their products, and no artificial colors or sweeteners.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Wow! They’re so soft and chewy and chocolatey!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love Nature Valley’s new line of granola bites because they’re easy to take on the go, and they’re the perfect bite-sized snack for my kids! Not only are their Almond Butter Chocolate Granola Bites delicious, but they’re a better option to give my kids in the morning, for dessert, or as a snack at any time of the day – they’re so versatile! Ever since I first purchased them, they’ve been a go-to for after-school snacks, and my kids can’t get enough of them! I love the simple ingredients, and that there aren’t any artificial colors or sweeteners. The vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber are added bonuses!

Flavorful Features:

Nature Valley currently has two additional flavors of granola bites:

• Peanut Butter Chocolate

• Almond Butter Toasted Coconut Chocolate

The Icing on the Cake:

The main benefit to Nature Valley’s granola bites is that they’re made with whole grains, which are packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, B vitamins, and antioxidants! The minimal ingredient list is also a bonus!

Time to Eat?!

These Almond Butter Chocolate Granola Bites are great whenever you need a sweet treat but a boost of nutrition in addition! Try them as an after school snack or a healthful dessert!

Good to Go?

Nature Valley has made their packaging perfect for on the go snacking by using resealable bags!

Mix it Up!

Try chopping up some Nature Valley granola bites and stirring them into your favorite 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.

Want to know where your food really comes from? The folks at One Degree Organic Foods give a whole new meaning to “farm-to-table” by showing you exactly where their products come from! Track their products by entering the batch code at the front of the package!

One Degree Organic Foods is focused on building a trust in good, clean foods and developing strong relationships with organic farmers who use exclusively plant-based farming methods. With recipes based on a family tradition of baking simple, wholesome treats and a dedication to using natural ingredients with minimal processing, One Degree organic flour may be the perfect addition to your family’s pantry.

Join us on Monday, December 18th, 2017 at our Whole Foods classes and taste for yourselves! Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com/calendar to view our class schedule!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It was so fun baking with mom!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love being able to put a name and face to the products I buy! I really feel like I know where my One Degree Organic Flour is coming from! Their better-for-you flours are a welcomed new inclusion in my family’s staple recipes. For example, when I use the Sprouted Whole Wheat Flour to make pancakes, I’m assured that there are nutritional benefits (and not just empty calories) to my family’s breakfast.

Flavorful Features:

• Sprouted Spelt Flour
• Sprouted Whole Wheat Flour
• Sprouted Corn Flour
• Sprouted Brown Rice Flour
• Sprouted Red Fife Flour
• Sprouted Khorasan Flour
• Sprouted Rye Flour
• Spelt Flour
• Whole Wheat Flour

The Icing on the Cake:

Check out One Degree Organic Foods’ outstanding selection of recipes on their website!

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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 don’t let our sweet tooth go unsatisfied! We’ve discovered a number of better-for-you sweet treats that satisfy our cravings, but consist of healthful ingredients! Hail Merry Bites are delectable, bite sized treats made from ingredients such as shredded coconut and nuts…and they do the trick when we’re in the mood for something sweet. Hail Merry Bites are made with clean ingredients such as organic maple syrup and shredded coconut. The classic flavors do not disappoint, and with four varieties, there’s one for every snacking mood! We love the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites; a cleaner version of a classic treat!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They taste like cookie dough!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I am constantly looking for sweet treats that are made with better ingredients, and will satisfy my kids’ ever-present sweet tooth! Hail Merry Bites give them something sweet but give me the satisfaction of knowing my kids are getting better ingredients and less sugar than with regular cookies. I even like them too!

Flavorful Features:

Hail Merry Bites come in a variety of irresistible flavors:

• Dark Chocolate
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• Caramel Sea Salt
• Pure Vanilla

The Icing on the Cake:

Hail Merry Bites are made with simple ingredients that you can pronounce! They are certified gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO verified, vegan, and kosher! Great for all types of diets.

Time to Eat?!

If you’re looking for a tasty, anytime-snack, Hail Merry Bites are for you!

Good to Go?

Each 3.5 oz bag of Hail Merry Bites has four servings, perfect for a family road trip or just a day when you’re on the go!

Mix it Up!

Take snacking to the next level by dipping Hail Merry Bites in your favorite yogurt, nut butter, 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.