Finding delicious vegan cookies isn’t the easiest task, but Fat Badger Bakery is here to help! Their vegan Chocolate Chip cookies taste just like Grandma’s classic recipe. Made with oats and dark chocolate, you and your kids are sure to love them! Fat Badger uses all-natural, high quality oats, nuts, and dried fruit, which they source locally whenever possible. We are so excited to have Fat Badger Bakery as a Good Bag Sponsor at the 2019 Kids Food Festival in NYC! Visit the KFF website to learn more.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These cookies are so chocolatey and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love satisfying my family’s sweet tooth with these delicious cookies from Fat Badger Bakery. They are so good I wouldn’t even know they are vegan if you didn’t tell me! My daughter, who is sensitive to dairy, loves their authentic taste, while I love their simple, wholesome ingredients. These are now a staple in our house!

Flavorful Features:

Fat Badger Bakery makes many flavors of vegan cookies, including

• Vanilla bean
• Chocolate sea salt
• Sweet raspberry
• Oatmeal chip
• Toasted coconut
• Cinnamon sugar
• Chocolate mint

The Icing on the Cake:

Fat Badger Bakery is certified vegan, non-GMO Project verified, and certified Kosher-Parve. Their cookies are free of preservatives, hydrogenated trans fats, and artificial colors and flavors. Not to mention, their shelf-life is about two weeks but can be extended to one month in the refrigerator and six months in the freezer.

Time to Eat?!

These Chocolate Chip cookies make the perfect dessert or after-school treat!

Mix it Up!

Place a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream between two of these cookies for a vegan ice cream sandwich.

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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.

Now that we’re in the full swing of summertime, we are stocking up on materials to make s’mores, a classic summer favorite! And now, with the help of Dandies Marshmallows, your kids can enjoy a better-for-you treat that still tastes like a classic, fluffy marshmallow. Not only are these marshmallows made with natural ingredients, but they’re free of high fructose corn syrup and gelatin, making them a delicious, vegan option for everyone. By choosing to use Dandies in your summer s’mores and other favorite recipes, you’re choosing a product that you can feel good about feeding to your kids!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have Dandies as a sponsor for our Whole Foods Market Summer Cooking Camps! Come try Dandies Marshmallows for yourself at next week’s classes! Learn more at www.thecreativekitchen.com/calendar.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These marshmallows are fun to squish and eat!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Dandies really makes the perfect marshmallow for my kids because I like giving them all-natural foods with more health-conscious ingredients. My kids can still have fun and enjoy s’mores, and I can rest assured they are still eating in a wholesome fashion!

Flavorful Features:

Dandies Marshmallows come delicious flavors such as Vanilla, Mini Vanilla, Pumpkin, and Peppermint.

The Icing on the Cake:

Dandies Marshmallows are made with all-natural ingredients. They are free of gelatin (which makes them 100% vegan), the most common allergens (peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, wheat, fish, shellfish, and corn), gluten, and corn syrup! Dandies are also made in a vegan facility.

Time to Eat?!

These marshmallows are great as a little sweet treat whenever the kid’s sweet tooths are acting up! One or two is just enough!

Mix it Up!

For more ways to eat Dandies marshmallows, visit the Dandies website and click on their recipes page. Check out their recipe for Deluxe S’more Crispy Treats – a yummy summer treat to make with the kids!

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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 some more sweet poppers? They’re so chewy and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The Icing on the Cake:

Time to Eat?!

Incorporate some Yumble Protein Poppers into breakfast for some added protein! They’re also a great choice for an after-school snack…even a sweet dessert.

Mix it Up!

Take snacking to the next level by dipping Yumble Protein Poppers yogurt, nut butter, or seed butter…maybe even chocolate? The possibilities are endless!

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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.

With so many treats containing wheat, nuts, or other common allergens, the holidays can be tough for those with dietary restrictions. That’s why we love Cherrybrook Kitchen! This Sugar Cookie Mix is gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, and dairy-free – and full of flavor! These rich, buttery cookies are guaranteed to be a hit at holiday parties, cookie swaps, or any time your family wants a sweet treat.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love making these yummy cookies with my mom!

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

Cherrybrook Kitchen makes treats everyone in my family can enjoy! My kids love to help me bake these quick, easy sugar cookies – and decorating them for the holidays is even more fun. Best of all, when I bake a tray for a school holiday party, I know every kid in the class will be able to eat one of these tasty treats.

Flavorful Features:

Cherrybrook Kitchen offers a wide variety of gluten-free and allergen-free products:
▪ Cake Mixes
▪ Frosting Mixes
▪ Cookie & Brownie Mixes
▪ Pancake & Waffle Mixes
▪ Muffin Mixes

The Icing on the Cake:

This Cherrybrook Kitchen Sugar Cookie Mix is gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and all natural.

Time to Eat?!

After a holiday dinner, at a party, or as a special after-school treat.

Good to Go?

Yes! These cookies bake in under 15 minutes and are perfect to bring to school, work, or parties. 

Mix it Up!

Use 2 Cherrybrook Sugar Cookies to make a sandwich with your favorite soy or coconut ice cream for a decadent, gluten and dairy-free dessert.

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.

Vegan, kosher, dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free, DF Mavens’ Alphonso Mango Frozen Dessert is a great summer treat the whole family can enjoy! Always making their frozen desserts in small batches right here in New York City, DF Mavens looks for the best all-natural ingredients and tries to use local and organic products whenever possible. Don’t let this coconut-based frozen dessert fool you – it has a smooth and creamy texture that could rival any regular ice cream and a great taste that kids of all ages will love!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This ice cream is so yummy, and it keeps my tummy happy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Finding a dessert that’s gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free is definitely a challenge. When I do find them, there’s usually something off with the texture or flavor. But DF Mavens gets it just right with their Alphonso Mango Frozen Dessert. The mango flavor is refreshingly sweet – it even has little chunks of mango in it, so you know they’re using real ingredients. I’m so happy to find a dessert that’s allergy-friendly for all my kids to enjoy.

Flavorful Features:

DF Mavens has a variety of flavors for their coconut-based Frozen Desserts, including:

• Alphonso Mango
• Del Lago Chocolate
• Key Lime Crème
• Madagascar Vanilla Bean
• No sugar-added Madagascar Vanilla Bean

They also have soy-based frozen treats, including:

• New Orleans Salted Praline
• Peanut Butter Fudge Mash
• Shot of Java
• Sicilian Hazelnut Truffle

The Icing on the Cake:

DF Mavens’ Alphonso Mango Frozen Dessert is made from coconut and is dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and egg-free. It contains no cholesterol or preservatives. Plus, it’s Kosher and vegan!

A portion of DF Mavens profits goes to Mercy for Animals, an organization fighting to protect farmed animals against cruelty.

Time to Eat?!

Dessert!

Mix it Up!

Use this frozen dessert in a smoothie with your favorite fruits for a refreshing and healthful treat!

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.

A handful of Enjoy Life Plentils will certainly make you “enjoy life!” All of Enjoy Life’s products—including Plentils—are free of priority allergies like wheat, gluten, nuts, soy, sesame, milk, eggs, and fish so they are a great allergy-friendly snack. Enjoy Life’s Plentils Garlic and Parmesan flavored lentil chips are crunchy AND tasty, too! They are the perfect treat to have as a snack, with a sandwich, or at a party for all to enjoy! Enjoy Life Foods made certain that festival-goers with food sensitivities had allergy-friendly goody bag gifts, like Plentils (as well as their delicious Vanilla Honey Graham cookies and soft-baked Cherry Cobbler bars) at the Kids Food Festival! Because, of course, ALL children adore goody bags! The Creative Kitchen (and the many children with allergies, who attended the festival) were SUPER-excited about these very special and delicious treats.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

When I bring these chips to school I can share them with ALL of my friends!

From the Eyes of a Parent:   

Enjoy Life makes sure everyone can enjoy life and food! It may be challenging to find a snack that all of my friends and family can enjoy without allergy worry, but with Enjoy Life Plentils, there are plenty of snacks to go around! These crunchy lentil chips are a great tasting, crunchy, and satisfying snack.

Flavorful Features:

Plentils come in a variety of flavors:

• Dill and Sour Cream
• Garlic and Parmesan
• Light Sea Salt
• Margherita Pizza

The Icing on the Cake:  

Enjoy Life Plentils, and all their products, are free of priority allergies including wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, sulfites, soy, crustaceans, sesame, gluten, milk, mustard, egg, fish, and shellfish.

Plentils contain 0 trans fat and are 35% lower in fat than regular potato chips.

Time to Eat?!

Have as a snack, with a sandwich, or serve as an allergy-friendly treat at a kids’ party or sports game.

Good to Go?

Put “plently” of Plentils in a resealable bag to take it with you wherever you go!

Mix it Up!

Crush Plentils and sprinkle over a salad with colorful vegetables!

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 Gabriel Wolff was seventeen years old, he was diagnosed with celiac disease and dairy intolerance. Not willing to give up ice cream, he set off to discover the perfect substitute. When he could not find one, he developed one. It took five years of care and research for him to create Wink Frozen Desserts. Wink Frozen Desserts was specifically created for those like Wolff who cannot enjoy ice cream because of dietary restrictions. Wolff’s ice cream is free of fat, sugar, gluten, soy, nuts, diary, and eggs, and is only 100 calories a pint (that’s 25 calories per serving!). Now, the delicious flavor and joy that comes from eating ice cream can be shared with everyone in your family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s my favorite dessert! I wish I could have it all day long!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

There are so many advantages to Wink Frozen Desserts. It is allergen-free, so even though my child has allergies, he can still have a tasty treat with the rest of the family. It’s also great for the rest of my family because we can still enjoy the same taste and creaminess that comes from dairy based ice cream without the calories or artificial flavors.

Flavorful Features

Ice cream flavors include:

• Cake Batter
• Cinnamon Bun
• Cocoa-Dough
• Iced Latte

The Icing on the Cake:

Wink Frozen Desserts are vegan, fat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, diary-free, and egg-free. They contain no sugar and are sweetened with all-natural, zero-calorie sweeteners, such as stevia and monk fruit extract.

Mix It Up!

Place a scoop into a blender with your favorite smoothie ingredients for an extra special chilly treat!

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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.