The Creative Kitchen is always searching for tasty, alternative treats just like Pamela’s Oat Double Chocolate Whenever Bars! These bars are sweet, soft and taste like cookies; a snack that the whole family will love.  Made with organic chocolate, gluten-free oats, chia seeds and lightly sweetened with agave and coconut sugar, these bars are a rich treat whenever you want one. Organic coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index than regular refined sugar which is great for diabetics or families looking to reduce their sugar intake.  

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It tastes like a chocolate chocolate chip cookie!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love how this bar contains natural ingredients that are more nutritious than most snack bars. This bar is great for my kids and their allergies since it is both gluten-free and dairy-free! Pamela’s Whenever Bars are a great addition to my rotation of snacks for my family.

Flavorful Features:

Pamela’s Whenever Bars come in a variety of great flavors!

-Oat Double Chocolate

-Oat Blueberry Lemon

-Oat Chocolate Chip

-Oat Cranberry Almond

-Oat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip

-Oat Raisin Walnut Spice

The Icing on the Cake:

Pamela’s Whenever Bars are great for families with allergies. They’re gluten-free and dairy-free.

Time to Eat?!

These bars are great ‘whenever’! Enjoy this as a lunchtime snack or an after dinner treat. Have it as an after-school snack with a side of milk!

Good to Go?

Pamela’s Oat Double Chocolate Whenever Bars come individually wrapped, so they’re perfect to drop in your bag or into your child’s lunchbox.

Mix it Up!

Use this bar as the base of a crust next time you’re baking! You can easily crumble up the bars and add a bit of melted coconut oil to help the crumbles stay together. 

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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.

Fruit spread that tastes like grandma’s homemade strawberry jam? That’s what Rigoni di Asiago’s Strawberry Fiordifrutta tastes like and why The Creative Kitchen likes it. Made with organic fruit and sweetened only with apple juice, your kid’s favorite nut butter and jelly sandwich can finally be a healthful lunch again.

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

It tastes like strawberry candy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I finally found an organic fruit spread without any added sugar. Fiordifrutta is made with only three ingredients and naturally sweetened with apple juice. I can spread it on whole grain bread or swirl it into Greek yogurt and my kid will eat the whole thing.

Flavorful Features:

Fiordifrutta comes in 17 organic flavors so there’s one for every picky eater:

• Apricot
• Black Currant
• Blackberry
• Cherry
• Cranberry
• Fig
• Lemon
• Lingonberry
• Peach
• Pear
• Pink Grapefruit
• Pomegranate
• Raspberry
• Seville Orange
• Strawberries & Wild Strawberry
• Wild Berries
• Wild Blueberry

The Icing on the Cake:

Each jar contains 3 pounds of fruit and is processed at a low temperature to maintain the fruit’s flavor and nutrients. This exclusive recipe reduces the spread’s sugar content by 30% or more, compared to other fruit spreads. It’s gluten free and, at only 6g of sugar per serving, it’s easy to stay under the recommended 25g of sugar per day per.

Time to Eat?!

Fiordifrutta is great on toast, Sunday waffles, or mixed into plain yogurt for added flavor without the sugar.

Good to Go?

The jar itself needs to be refrigerated but once you roll it into a whole grain tortilla with a little nut butter, you’re good to go!

Mix it Up!

Try adding Strawberry Fiordifrutta on top of The Creative Kitchen’s No-Bake Cheesecake to make this treat even sweeter.

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The Creative Kitchen loves Pereg’s Natural Gourmet Food Couscous line for a quick and flavor-packed meal. Pereg is conscious of the special dietary needs that many families face and its flavorful products are made with all-natural, pure ingredients and spices with no additives or preservatives. Pereg strives to provide the best spices and grains the world has to offer. All of their couscous is whole grain and is OU and CRC Kosher approved.

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

This is my favorite to have for dinner! 

From the Eyes of a Parent: 

Great for kids of all ages to eat with its soft and chewable consistency. Its ingredients and spices are pure and all-natural, making mommies feel great about serving it to the family! Pereg’s products are also low in sodium, soy-free, low fat, cholesterol-free, tree nut free, vegan and kosher-friendly, making it suitable for many of those with dietary restrictions!

Flavorful Features:

A tasty blend of couscous, herbs, vegetables, nuts, and seeds come in:

• Traditional Couscous with Cranberry

• Traditional Couscous Tomato and Herbs

• Israeli Couscous with Mushroom

• Israeli Couscous with Pumpkin

• Israeli Couscous with Vegetables

The Icing on the Cake:

Pereg Natural Gourmet Couscous is made in the USA, certified Non-GMO, certified Kosher and vegan!

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy this couscous as vibrant salad for lunch or as a savory side for dinner.

Good to Go? 

Pereg’s containers are easy to store and cooks in less than 20 minutes!

Mix it Up! 

Add your own flair and use cheese, seeds, or fresh herbs to season the couscous to your liking!

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Get cheesy with Emmi Cheese! Emmi Cheese is steeped in tradition and craftsmanship and it shows in all of their high-quality cheese products. The Creative Kitchen loves their passionate support of farmers, cheesemakers as well as sustainable agriculture to create a product that is second to none like their non-GMO Le Gruyère AOP. Emmi Traditions Le Gruyère AOP is made using locally farmed cow’s milk that is perfect in a gooey grilled cheese sandwich little ones can enjoy or as a topping on a cheesy French onion soup.

The Creative Kitchen is happy to include Emmi USA as a Supporting Sponsor in our Whole Foods Holiday Kids Cooking Series, where kids make Tortellini Totem Poles and Breakfast Frittata Cakes!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I ate so much cheese, mom said I’m part mouse!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Emmi’s Le Gruyère AOP is a delicious cheese. I love being able to use it for all sorts of recipes. I love adding it to eggs for breakfast or as an addition to a cheese plate when I’m entertaining guests! Emmi’s website has a great list of recipes and pairings for their cheeses so I always have new ways to use their cheese. There are only three ingredients in Emmi’s Le Gruyère AOP so I don’t have to worry about any added artificial flavors or colors. Plus, it’s a mild cheese so even my little picky eaters like it.

Flavorful Features:

Emmi Traditions comes in an assortment of varieties:

– Le Gruyère® AOP
– Le Gruyère® AOP Réserve
– Emmentaler® AOP
– Appenzeller®
– Tête de Moine AOP

The Icing On the Cake:

Emmi adheres to strict Swiss cheese production guidelines, quality controls and environmental directives. The official quality mark AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protegée) is reserved for traditional products with long-standing regional origins. Once the Swiss Federal Office of Agriculture registers a protected designation, Emmi and other cheesemakers only use it for products that meet all requirements regarding quality, origin and production.

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Le Gruyère AOP anytime of day. It’s perfect as a cheesy addition to fritattas like we incorporated in our Holiday Kids Cooking Classes, as a fun pairing with roasted sweet potatoes and fig jam for a take on a grilled cheese with sweet potato, or even on top of a caramelized pears and cranberry compote.

Mix it Up!

Melt Emmi Traditions Le Gruyère AOP in a frittata mixed with fresh vegetables , on top of an open-faced egg sandwich or melt them on top of broccoli or asparagus.

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Go Veggie’s Vegan Classic Plain Cream Cheese is the most award-winning dairy-free spread around. The Creative Kitchen loves that this cream cheese is made with healthy coconut oil and soy protein both of which provide fiber which may lower the risk of heart disease, support a healthy immune system.  It contains 25% less saturated fat than regular cream cheese, is non-GMO verified, and contains no cholesterol, lactose or gluten.  Even family members that can’t tolerate dairy or choose to be vegan can enjoy this spread.

The Creative Kitchen is happy to include Go Veggie as a Goody Bag Sponsor for our Whole Foods Holiday Kids Cooking Series

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this yummy spread on my bagels!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My family is vegan and we are constantly on the lookout for products that are tasty and healthy. We find that in Go Veggie products! It has less calories and saturated fat than regular cream cheese and four times the calcium of other vegan cream cheeses, so I know my family is being supplied with the nutrients their bodies need.

Flavorful Features:

Go Veggie Vegan Cream Cheese comes in a variety of flavors:
– Chive and Garlic
– Strawberry
– Classic Plain

The Icing On the Cake:

Go Veggie’s Vegan Classic Plain Cream Cheese is Non-GMO verified, Kosher, contains 25% less saturated fat thank regular cream cheese, and contains no cholesterol, lactose, or gluten

Time to Eat?!

Go Veggie’s Vegan Classic Plain Cream Cheese is a great addition to any meal, any time of day. Add it between French toast for a creamy breakfast treat, schmear it on your little one’s sandwich with some golden raisins, and mix it into your Mac and Cheese for a rich addition to your dinner.

Mix it Up!

Go Veggie’s Vegan Classic Plain Cream Cheese is a versatile cream cheese alternative. Use it as a replacement in any cream cheese dish like cheesecake, spinach dip and cream cheese frosting!

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The Creative Kitchen loves the diverse ways families can enjoy incorporating Freekeh, the healthful ancient grain, into their meals. Freekehlicious is a company known for producing the ancient grain in the highest of standards. Freekehlicious’ Cracked Freekeh is similar in texture to bulgar wheat. Families can take comfort because it’s high in calcium for bone health and rich in prebiotic properties which are important for the growth of healthy bacteria, which promotes a healthy gut. Plus, Freekehlicious’ Cracked Freekeh is vegan, kosher, and non-GMO! Use Cracked Freekah to a nutty crunchy texture that’s excellent in burgers, stuffing, soups, making parfaits layering cooked Freekeh, yogurt, pears, apples, cranberries, cinnamon and pumpkin seeds for a seasonal dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or even a snack!

The Creative Kitchen is proud to have Freekehlicious as a Supporting Sponsor for our Whole Foods Holiday Kids Cooking Series.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This tastes like rice!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Freekehlicious’ Cracked Freekeh is a healthy grain alternative for my family. I love it because it’s so versatile and easy to cook. I can use it anytime of day. Its perfect as a replacemetnt for oatmeal in the morning, or as an alternative to rice in a quick wrap for lunch for my family. The best part is, once it’s cooked, it stays good in the fridge for 8 days! Cracked Freekeh is also high in protein and knowing I can use an ingredient that will provide my family with the energy they need to get them through the day is a relief.

Flavorful Features:

Freekehlicious comes in two varieties
-Whole Freekeh

-Cracked Freekeh

The Icing On the Cake:

In addition to having four times more fiber than brown rice, Cracked Freekeh is vegan certified, kosher, and non-GMO!

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy Cracked Freekeh any time of day. This ancient grain is so versatile you can have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even as a filling snack mixed with cauliflower and pesto.

Good to Go?

Once made, this grain lasts for 8 days and can be stored in your fridge until needed.

Mix it Up!

Use cooked Cracked Freekeh as a base for veggie burgers, mix it with pesto for a fun take on pesto salad or combine it with your favorite fruits, yogurt and honey as a replacement for your morning oatmeal or granola.

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Thanksgiving is approaching. It’s the time of year when we gather with family and friends, sharing and creating traditions. Thanksgiving is also a time to eat and enjoy a most delicious meal. Our friends at Cooking Light have put a delicious spin on the classic holiday side, stuffing, with this Apple, Cranberry and Pecan Stuffing. Your little chef can help by cutting up the fruit, vegetables and tearing up the bread.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Arrange bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Place bread in a large bowl.

3. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion, celery, and carrot to pan; sauté 6 minutes. Add apple; cook 4 minutes. Stir in pecans, cranberries, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add apple mixture to bread; toss.

5. Combine stock, butter, and eggs in a bowl. Drizzle over bread mixture; toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon into a 13- x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

Tips & Trick:

• For the vegetarians at your table, you can substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.
• Raisins and walnuts can work in place of the cranberries and pecans

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Mac and Cheese is a dish that kids and grownups love. This take on the classic mac and cheese from our friends at Cooking Light adds ground beef and fire roasted tomatoes to the mix for a heartier take on this comforting dish. What’s even better is you can grate or finely dice some vegetables into the mac and cheese for picky eaters!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add beef, onion, Worcestershire, and mustard; cook, stirring often, until meat is done, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in tomatoes.

3. Whisk together milk and flour. Pour mixture into skillet; bring to a boil over high. Add cheeses; stir until cheeses melt. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta and meat mixture. Top with parsley, salt, and pepper.

Tips & Trick:

• Make sure to drain the tomatoes so the sauce doesn’t get too thin.
• If you don’t have dry mustard (used here for added depth), stir in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
• Serve with a side of green beans or broccoli tossed with browned butter, or with a salad the family enjoys (a crunchy romaine Caesar salad would be great).

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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.

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As parents, you’re constantly trying to make sure your kids are getting the right nutrients to stay strong and healthy. An important part of that is making sure they eat their vegetables which can sometimes be difficult. This French Bread with Cauliflower Cheese Sauce from our friends at Cooking Light is a great way to incorporate vegetables into your little one’s diet. Use this mixture for your next grilled cheese sandwich and pair alongside fresh tomato soup for a family-friendly dinner. The sauce is versatile and can even be mixed into pasta for a healthier version of mac and cheese.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat broiler to high.

2. Place bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Broil 1 1/2 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted.

3. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket over simmering water; cover and steam 8 minutes or until very tender. Place stock in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 30 seconds or until warm. Place cauliflower and stock in a food processor; process until smooth. Add cheese; process until combined.

4. Spread cauliflower mixture over bread halves; broil 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 4 pieces; sprinkle with pepper.

Tips & Trick:

• The cheesy-veggie sauce is a great way to sneak in vegetables so try tossing it with fresh pasta for a healthier mac and cheese that doesn’t skimp on the creamy texture and cheesy flavor.
• If you love to dip garlic bread into broth-based soups or hearty stews, try adding finely minced garlic to the food processor to add an extra kick before spreading the sauce on the bread.

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