Searching for a flavorful, fruity drink that will satisfy the kids’ juice craving, but without all the sugar? Look no further than Core Organics‘ flavorful fruit infused beverages, full of antioxidants and fresh, fruity flavor. No need to give up on great taste or give in to high sugar with this refreshing option! With six delicious flavors, there’s one for everyone!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like the watermelon lemonade! It’s so yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids love juice, but I don’t exactly love all the sugar that comes with it. I feel good about giving my kids CORE Organics fruit infused beverages, because of the organic ingredients and low sugar! They have become a staple in my house; I have trouble getting my kids to drink enough water but they love these!

Flavorful Features:

Pomegranate Blue Acai

Peach Mango

Watermelon Lemonade

Orange Clementine

Coconut Colada

Orchard Pear

The Icing on the Cake:

CORE Organics fruit infused beverages are packed with antioxidants, and are completely vegan, kosher, and gluten-free. Better yet, they are made from organic and non-genetically modified fruits.

Time to Eat?!

CORE Organics fruit infused beverages are great any time of the day your little ones are thirsty!

Good to Go?

Individual bottles make it easy to take these on-the-go!

Mix it Up!

Freeze in ice cube trays, and add to your water for some fruity freshness! Or, freeze in popsicle molds for a sweet, fruity treat on hot summer days!

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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.

Let’s face it, kids don’t always make the most health-conscious decisions when it comes to food. Sometimes, the not-so-healthy options are what they want, like that can of sugary soda. Fortunately, AquaBall is here to help and make water fun for kids. Created by parents, AquaBall is sugar-free, preservative-free, naturally flavored water your kids will love. There are 10 ounces of purified water in every bottle, with nothing to hide; just the best and healthiest ingredients around.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mommy lets me have this whenever I want! It tastes like juice!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

AquaBall makes it easy for me to get my kids to drink more water, which they used to never drink enough of. There are so many “kids’ juices” out there, but they all have so much sugar! I like that this has no preservatives or artificial flavors.

Flavorful Features:

AquaBall comes in other delicious flavors. Try them all!

• Strawberry Lemonade
• Grape
• Fruit Punch
• Berry Frost

The Icing on the Cake:

All of AquaBall’s fun flavors are a good source of vitamins B3, B5, B6, and C!

Time to Eat?!

AquaBall is a good choice any time of the day! Give one to the kids to bring to school so they can stay hydrated all day long

Good to Go?

It’s easy to take AquaBall with you on the go anywhere. Throw one in a backpack, purse; wherever you go!

Mix it Up!

Instead of milk or plain water in the kids’ next smoothie, why not use their favorite AquaBall flavor?

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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.

Short on time but need a sweet treat for the school bake sale or a playdate? Fleischmann’s Lemon Poppyseed Muffin and Bread Mix is here to help you out. With a truly homemade taste, this mix is made with real, simple ingredients that you would find in your own kitchen and pantry. The Creative Kitchen loves this mix because it has all the ease and convenience of a packaged mix but none of the artificial ingredients.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like birthday cake! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These muffins are so easy to make, and actually taste homemade! My kids think they are delicious, and I was pleased to find that they provide 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of whole grains per serving. I love the tangy lemon poppyseed flavor!

Flavorful Features:

Fleischmann’s has other flavors of its muffin and bread mix that are sure to please your little foodies!

• Raspberry
• Banana

The Icing on the Cake:

This mix has been specially created to be made with Greek yogurt, which offers a moist and fluffy texture that’s irresistible. And even better, it has no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Requiring only ingredients that you might find in your own pantry and fridge, Fleischmann’s makes it easy to whip up a batch when you’re in a pinch!

Time to Eat?!

This mix is extremely versatile: make muffins or bread for the kids’ breakfast, and then enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or tea. Whip up a batch for an after school snack, bake sale, or a sweet treat for after dinner.

Good to Go?

Pack a muffin or slice of this bread in a container or to-go box, and you’ve got a nutritious treat for wherever you’re headed.

Mix it Up!

Add ½ cup of fresh or frozen blueberries and serve for breakfast to add some extra fruit into your kids’ diets!

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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.

Googly eyes on fruits and vegetables? Yes, please! Say bye bye to greasy puffed snacks and hello to Erdbar Googly Fruit Crunchy Puffs. These better-for-you puffs were created by ordinary, busy parents, Natacha and Alex, who wanted an easy way to increase kids’ fruit and vegetable intake. They solved their dilemma by making fruits and vegetables fun with googly eyed characters on their packaging! These air-puffed Corn and Carrot Crunchy Puffs will blow you away as they are simply made with 5 ingredients that are 85% vegetables with no added sugar, are 100% organic, and have high amounts of vitamin B1!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love how crunchy they are!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Unlike other corn puffs, Crunchy Puffs are made with vegetables, so I can feel good about giving these to my kids. I love Erdbar Googly Fruit products as they have no added sugar, preservatives, or artificial flavorings or colorants, and they’re always 100 percent organic! Plus, my kids love seeing the googly eyes on their fruit and vegetable characters on the packaging.

Flavorful Features:

Erdbar Googly Fruit makes other kid-friendly fruit and vegetable products, including:
– Squeezy Pouches
– Fruit and Veg Crisps
– Googly Fruit in Water
– Crunchy Snacks
– Mini Snack Box

The Icing on the Cake:

All of Erdbar Googly Fruit products are made with organic fruits and vegetables and contain no artificial additives!

Time to Eat?!

Snack time is the perfect time for these puffs.

Mix it Up!

Play with textures and toss Crunchy Puffs with some dried fruit to make a snack mix.

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.

Loacker’s Quadratini Cocoa and Milk Bite Size Wafers  are a family favorite treat. Loacker combines quality dark cocoa with a light cream filling for an irresistible cube-shaped crunchy pleasure that the whole family will love! Not only are they delicious but they are made with wholesome ingredients like coconut oil which provides your body with healthy fats and wheat flour, which may help in lowering cholesterol levels.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I really like the chocolate on the outside.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Loacker’s Cocoa and Milk Bite Size Wafers are a great treat for my family. They are delicious and made with all natural ingredients. I don’t have to worry that there are any harmful chemicals or preservatives that may harm my little ones. I also love that the cubes are small and can be shared and portioned easily.

Flavorful Features:

There are many varieties of Quadratini wafers, each made with natural and high quality ingredients;
• Napolitaner
• Chocolate
• Dark chocolate
• Lemon
• Coconut
• Vanilla
• Blackcurrant
• Cappuccino
• Tiramisu
• Espresso
• Raspberry-yoghurt
• Cocoa and Milk

Good to Go?

Pack a bag of these crunchy cubes on a family trip or add a handful to your child’s lunchbox for a delicious snack on-the-go!

Mix it Up!

Try a spin on trail mix. Add Quadratini wafers to a bag of pretzels, raisins and hazelnuts. Throw a handful of cubes into your ice cream sundae or yogurt parfait for an irresistible crunchy addition to your favorite summer snacks! Or, try freezing these cubes on their own for a refreshing, creamy summer desert.

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 new twist on the classic chip? Try Simply7’s Quinoa Sea Salt Chips! With a unique nutty flavor and packed with fiber which studies have shown to lower cholesterol and keep blood sugar low, these chips are a healthful snack your whole family will enjoy. Plus, they are gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, non-GMO, and have no artificial ingredients.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like how crunchy these chips are.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These chips are my go-to snack to pack in lunch boxes, serve with dip as an appetizer, and bring to the beach or on family trips. Since they are nut free, gluten free, and vegan, they are virtually safe for school and kids parties. My kids love the taste and I love the ingredients – it’s a win, win!

Flavorful Features:

Simply7 Quinoa chips come in many different flavors, just like conventional chips.
• Sea salt and vinegar
• Barbeque
• Cheddar
• Sour Cream and Onion

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Simply7’s chips with your lunch, after school, or at a party as a crunchy accompaniment to a yummy dip!

Good to Go?

Simply7’s Quinoa Sea Salt chips come in a convenient bag that’s perfect in your child’s lunchbox or your bag, for a quick and tasty snack.

Mix it Up!

Try serving these chips on top of a bowl of chili or dipping them in melted chocolate and letting them set in your fridge for a fun, healthful take on chocolate covered chips.

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.

Your kids will get a kick out of Kickers Powdered Fruit Blends! These all-natural fruit-based sweeteners are made with pure fruits dried into powders, spices, and a touch of cane sugar. Got a picky eater on your hands? Kickers are a fun and flavorful way kick any meal up a notch. Great on cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, and popcorn, Kickers are a tasty way to add more fruits to your kids’ meals – just 3 servings (about 3 teaspoons) equals one serving of fruit!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mom lets me choose the Kickers I want to use for my oatmeal in the morning. My favorite is Strawberry Banana!
 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids have always been finicky eaters when it comes to breakfast. They always crave something sweet in the mornings, and I didn’t want to feed them those sugary cereals or breakfast pastries. When I came across Kickers, I thought it was the best of both worlds. My kids get their hint of sweetness in the morning, and I get them to eat their oatmeal and cereals with more fruits!

Flavorful Features:

Kickers Powdered Fruit Blends comes in:
• Strawberry Banana
• Maple Banana Cream
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana
• Apple Cinnamon

 

The Icing on the Cake:

Kickers are gluten free, non-GMO, Kosher, antioxidant rich, made out of real fruit, and just 15-20 calories per serving. Plus, they contain no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners and no preservatives or high fructose corn syrup.

Good to Go?

Kickers are a convenient way to add fruit flavor to any meal. They come in a portable 2 serving stick that can be taken to school, the office, or on the go.
 

Mix it Up!

Sprinkle Kickers on oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, toast, bagels, baking mixes, ice cream, cottage cheese, popcorn, yogurt, smoothies, cereal and much more!

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SunChips Veggie Harvest Chips are the latest in the line of tasty wholesome snacks from the SunChips brand. Made with 100% whole grains, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease, as well as real veggies, Veggie Harvest Chips are packed with all natural flavors that give you and your family a healthful alternative to regular potato chips

From the Mouth of a Kid:

The chips are really good. I like how wavy they are!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I’m happy to have alternatives to potato chips to pack into my kids lunch boxes. Veggie Harvest Chips provide us with nearly half the recommended daily whole grain serving and its made with real vegetables. I can feel good knowing I’m providing my kids a tasty and wholesome chip.

Flavorful Features:

SunChips Veggie Harvest is available in two flavors:

• Tomato, Basil & Cheese
• Farmhouse Ranch

The Icing on the Cake:

These chips contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, are made with 13g of whole grains, real veggies, and contains 30% less fat than the average potato chip.

Time to Eat?!

SunChips Veggie Harvest Chips are a great edition to any lunch or as an afterschool snack.

Mix it Up!

Think outside of the box and use the chips in place of bread, for a fun twist on the classic BLT!

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 beginning, Happy Family set out to make food that changed the way families ate. Packed with organic fruits and vegetables, their Happy Squeeze Pouches are putting a yummy twist on snacking with the perfect on-the-go snack for little ones. Full of the vitamin C to protect you from colds and electrolytes to keep your children hydrated using all-natural ingredients you’ll love, these delicious Happy Squeeze pouches will put a smile on your face and your little one’s!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They’re so fun to squeeze. My favorite is the pink one.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These pouches introduce new fruits and veggies to my kids in a way they are willing to try them. I love that there is no added sugar or artificial flavors. It’s a snack I can feel good giving to my children.

Flavorful Features:

Happy Squeeze Pouches come in several delicious flavors:
– Apple, Strawberry, and Guava
– Apple, Blueberry, and Pomegranate
– Apple, Kale, and Mango
– Apple, Beet, Strawberry, and Kiwi

The Icing on the Cake:

Did you know that once your child is 6 months old, a variety of fruits and vegetables should be incorporated regularly in their diet to increase their acceptance of flavors later on? Consult with your pediatrician as to when you should introduce new foods to your child’s diet. Not only do the Happy Squeeze snack pouches come in a variety of flavors, but Happy Family also offers a wide variety of squeezable pouches for your infants and tots too!

Time to Eat?!

Happy Squeeze pouches are the perfect on-the-go snack to enjoy anytime during the day.

Good to Go?

Yes! A Happy Family Happy Squeeze Pouch is perfectly portable.

Mix it Up!

Squeeze some on top of your pancakes for a delicious fruity dish or freeze some up in popsicle molds for a cool summer treat!

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Packed with natural organic ingredients, Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are the perfect on the go snack or treat for your child’s lunchbox. These bars are packed with whole grains, protein, fiber and are low in sodium. With gluten-free rolled oats that are drizzled with chocolate, these chocolate chip granola bars will become the better-for-you choice for your whole family.

We’re so happy to include Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Chocolate Chip Granola Bars in our goody bags as a part of our Kids Summer Cooking Series at Whole Foods NYC!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love these granola bars because they are chewy and yummy with lots of chocolate

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These Nature’s Path bars are organic, peanut and gluten free, low in sodium and non-GMO. They bars delicious but also safe for most homes or classrooms. I can pack a granola bar in my kids lunch box and always have some on hand for those busy days when I need a snack on-the-go. My kids love sports, so these bars always come in handy as an energizing snack before practice

Flavorful Features:

Nature’s Path also offers EnviroKidz® Peanut-Free Strawberry Granola Bars, Chocolate Cripsy Rice Bars and Berry Blast Crispy Rice Bars as well as many other nutritious granola bars:
• Macaroon Crunch
• Apple Pie Crunch Chia Plus™
• Pumpkin-N-Spice™ Flax Plus®
• Dark Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar
• Gluten Free Chunky Chocolate Peanut Chewy Granola Bars
• Peanut Choco™ Crunch Ancient Grains
• Qi’a Superfood Snack Bars in Blueberry Cashew Pumpkin Seed, Roasted Peanut Dark Chocolate, Mocha Cocoa Hazelnut, and Nuts & Seeds & Sea Salt
• Peanut Choco™ Granola Bars
• Honey Oat Crunch Flax Plus®
• Berry Strawberry™ Flax Plus® Granola Bars
• Sunny Hemp™ Hemp Plus® Granola Bars

The Icing on the Cake:

These bars are organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and peanut-free. In addition, 1% of sales from EnviroKidz goes to the support of endangered species.

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy these peanut-free granola bars are great for your kids to be lunch.  They’re great for school as a peanut-free alternative snack for lunch or as a quick after-school snack or an on-the-go-treat in between activities.

Good to Go?

Yes! They are individually wrapped and ready to eat.

Mix it Up!

We enjoyed adding these granola bars to our fun and tasty candy sushi at our Whole Foods NYC Kids Cooking Summer Series as well as cutting them into squares and adding them to a yummy fruit kabob loaded with the freshest fruit of the season!

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.