Who doesn’t love a delicious French pastry? Especially one made of wholesome ingredients and packed with whole grains. When your sweet tooth is acting up, Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Palmiers come to the rescue! Ideal for adults and children alike, the whole family will drool over these tasty and convenient treats. Unbleached enriched flour provides complex carbohydrates to keep children energized, while unsalted butter provides calcium to strengthen their bones. They’re low in sodium and sugar, allergen free, and contain absolutely no artificial ingredients. Who could resist? And even better, you don’t even have to go to a bakery to get these sweet treats! 

by Rebecca Skriloff, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These cookies are sweet and kinda look like Mickey Mouse!”

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Palmiers make the perfect on-the-go snack or after dinner treat! We absolutely love how they’re made of a short list of simple ingredients even our kids can recognize. Plus, they’re relatively low in sugar compared to many other treats on the market, and very minimally processed. It’s reassuring to have a snack for the kids that we feel good serving them, and one that they really enjoy too.

The Icing on the Cake:

Family and minority owned, certified kosher, and certified sustainable palm oil.

Time to Eat?!

Sugar Bowl Bakery’s palmier’s fit easily into lunch boxes, make great, quick breakfasts or snacks, and can be savored for dessert any night.

Mix it Up!

Spread some creamy peanut butter on top for extra protein, and top with your favorite berries for added antioxidants to make an extra special PB&J.

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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.

Whoa! The Whoa Dough Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars are a perfect sweet treat to make anyone smile. Made with only the highest quality ingredients, this vegan treat is a great snack guaranteed to satisfy any craving. The Creative Kitchen appreciates the taste of this low sugar, protein, fiber-filled, on-the-go cookie dough bar.

by Katie Auerbach, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

So soft and yummy! I really love the chocolatey taste.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

This is the perfect snack for not only the kids but also the entire family. Packed with 3g of fiber and 4g of protein the Whoa Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is a fulfilling and delicious snack. The sweet taste without the mountains of sugar really makes this product a must add to the grocery list every time.

Flavorful Features:

Whoa Cookie Dough Bars also come in these delicious and fun flavors:

• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
• Sprinkle Sugar Cookie
• Brownie Batter
• Peanut Butter
• Sugar Cookie

The Icing on the Cake:

A convenient snack, with packaging that allows for a 12-month shelf life, this treat doesn’t require refrigeration or preparation. Easily grab and go from the cupboard and enjoy the kosher, vegan, chocolatey goodness.

Mix it Up!

In the mood for a baked good? In 10 minutes or less you can have one. Simply roll these up into bite-sized balls and pop them in the oven at 350 F for 3-5 minutes. In goes the Whoa Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and out comes a warm comforting cookie. Enjoy!

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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.

At The Creative Kitchen, we love nothing more than a food that is delicious, convenient, versatile and most importantly, good for your entire family! Vapza 7 Grains is already cooked and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, which makes it perfect for families who are looking to get a boost of nutrients from more meals throughout the week. This medley of nutrient-dense grains is thoughtfully grown in Brazil, steam cooked, and vacuum sealed in BPA-free plastic bag. This blend contains whole grain rice, red rice, white quinoa, black quinoa, red quinoa, flaxseed, and chia seeds. Vapza created this product with the busy, health-conscious parent in mind. Flaxseed and chia seeds can lower blood sugar levels and risk of heart disease. They’re both superfoods, and provide fiber, iron, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids (which are linked to even more health benefits such as improving eye health and risk factors for heart disease, fighting inflammation, and more!).

From the Mouth of a Kid:

“Burrito bowls are my favorite and we used this instead of rice. It was really yummy!”

From the Eyes of a Parent:

“Vapza 7 Grains appeases my rice-loving children with the whole grain and red rice while the other grains like quinoa, flaxseed, and chia provide protein, healthy omega-3s, and fiber. Squeezing those nutrients in can be tough, but products like this make it so much easier. Also, the fact that it’s ready-to-eat makes dinner time less stressful!”

Flavorful Features:

Vazpa has a variety of steam cooked options for your next meal!

• Pinto Beans
• Black Beans
• Quinoa Mix
• Brown Rice

The Icing on the Cake:

Rice and quinoa can be easily under cooked or overcooked, but Vapza 7 Grains takes out the guess work! Because this product is already steam cooked, it can be used in pinch without the worry. Substitute Vapza 7 Grains for rice in a quick stir fry or your favorite burrito bowl. And, Vapza 7 Grains is not only organic, but also vegan and kosher.

Time to Eat?!

Vazpa 7 Grains is the perfect addition to lunch or dinner!

Mix it Up!

Vapza 7 Grains can be served hot or cold. Try tossing this 7 grains mix on a salad instead of croutons. It’s a great way to sneak in extra plant protein and healthy omegas!

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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 can resist a crunchy delicious dark chocolate snack that’s about as good for you as chocolate can get? Lundberg Organic Chocolate Thin Stackers are the perfect snack to munch on when your sweet tooth gets the best of you – perfect for everyone in the family, no matter what age. Plus, we love the health benefits of dark chocolate and brown rice. Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants and may prevent heart disease. Brown rice is a whole grain and is loaded with fiber, which helps to lower cholesterol. The decadent dark chocolate thin stackers are great to enjoy on their own or enjoy topped with fresh fruit or yogurt! 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mmmm chocolate!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

We absolutely love Lundberg Organic Chocolate Thin Stackers. The dark chocolate feels rich while the brown rice cracker underneath makes for the perfect combination of smooth and crunchy. These crackers are great for snacking on the go and to pack for picnics and lunch dates. It’s great to have a sweet snack like these while not having to worry about processed sugars and other unnecessary additives in our food.

Flavorful Features:

Lundberg Rice Stackers also come in other flavors, including: 

The Icing on the Cake:

Certified Organic, Fair trade Certified, Non-GMO Verified, USDA Organic, Gluten-Free, and Kosher Dairy ingredients!

Time to Eat?!

Lundberg Organic Chocolate Thin Stackers can easily fit in lunch boxes for a little dessert after every lunchtime. The thin stackers can also be chopped or crumbled on top of yogurt, fruit bowls, and ice cream for an added touch of sweetness!

Mix it Up!

Spread a thing layer of whipped cream cheese onto your Chocolate Thin Stacker and top with Fresh Fruit.

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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.

It can be tricky to find snacks that are easy to throw in a lunchbox or backpack at the last minute that will not only keep your kids happy, but deliver some delicious nutrition at the same time. Thankfully, there’s brands like Crispy Green that know how to do both! Their freeze-dried Tangerine Slices are the perfect grab-and-go snack that will satisfy those of any age with a sweet tooth or those who, deep down, really just want some chips. This portable fruit makes it so easy to have a healthful snack when you’re on the go. And, tangerine is perfect for orange Halloween! We love their minimal ingredients and perfect portion sizes, as well as Crispy Green’s passion for inspiring others to live healthy, happy lives through eating high-quality, natural, and delicious food! 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s so crazy that this fruit is crunchy! I love it! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Who would have thought my kids would be begging me daily for fruit? They just love Crispy Green’s Tangerine Slices, and so do I! Since each bag is individually portioned, they’re perfect to add to their lunchboxes, or backpacks for an after-school snack. They have a 36-month shelf life so I keep a bunch in our car and pantry for emergencies when the kids get “hangry.” I especially love that there’s no added sugar, because each of my kids have a massive sweet tooth. And, it has nearly all of the nutritional value of fresh fruit kept intact. Finally, a snack I can feel great about giving to them!

Flavorful Features:

Here are the other freeze-dried fruits you can get from Crispy Green:

• Apple
• Strawberry
• Banana
• Mango
• Pear
• Pineapple
• Cantaloupe

The Icing on the Cake:

Crispy Green Tangerine Slices are non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher, vegan, peanut-free and tree nut-free. Each serving provides 95% of the nutritional value of fresh fruit!

Time to Eat?!

We love this as an after-school or after-work snack for a yummy boost of nutrition to hold us over until dinnertime, but they’re great as an addition to lunchtime, or even after dinner if you don’t want a dessert that’s full of sugar or artificial ingredients.

Good to Go?

These individually-packaged snacks are perfectly portioned! Not too much, not too little! Add them to lunchboxes, backpacks, or your purse for whenever you want a yummy treat.

Mix it Up!

Add some Crispy Green Tangerine Slices to your favorite high-fiber cereal for some extra sweetness and texture!

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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.

When we find a new snack that we know both parents and kids will love, we can’t wait to spread the word! Nurturme’s Organic Ancient Grain Cookies boast wonderful nutritional qualities that parents will love and fun flavors and shapes that will keep the kids coming back for more! These cracker-sized cookies not only taste delicious, but they are packed full of protein and immune-boosting antioxidants. Each serving also delivers a daily dose of probiotics, which help balance your good and bad bacteria – this keeps your body working the way it should and can help ease the symptoms of certain digestive problems. Nurturme’s cookies were also specifically designed with sensitive stomachs in mind, which is why they are both gluten and dairy free.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like these cookies because they have cool pictures on them!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Nurturme cookies are a lunchbox staple in our household. Not only do they taste great, but I feel comfortable giving them to my kids, especially because I know they’re getting their daily dose of probiotics! The kids love them because they taste delicious and each cookie has a fun ancient design, which I like to use as a chance for a mini history lesson when they let me! You can’t go wrong with these cookies – we especially love the cocoa ones!

Flavorful Features:

Nurturme’s Organic Ancient Grain Cookies come in two delicious flavors: Cocoa and Lemon + Honey.

The Icing on the Cake:

These individually packed snacks act as the perfect lunchbox treat. They’re certified organic, non-GMO, and kosher. The four ancient grains in each cookie are also great for growth and development. Quinoa has all nine essential amino acids while amaranth has proven to improve brain development. Moreover, millet and sorghum aid in muscle and heart health while also building strong bones.

Time to Eat?!

Grab a bag to go in the car or snack on some cookies after lunch!

Good to Go?

Nurturme Organic Ancient Grain Cookies are great to take on the go for wholesome snacking throughout the day!

Mix it Up!

Crumble up these delicious cookies and use them as the base for your next pie or tart as a substitute for graham cracker crumbs. You won’t taste a difference but you’ll definitely feel 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.

Here at The Creative Kitchen, we know that busy parents love portable snacks for themselves too, and nothing is better than Growing Roots Organic Corn & Seed Bites! Packed with a variety of seeds and natural flavors, these snacks are low-calorie and low-sodium, yet tasty and satisfying with bold flavors. What’s more, they’re gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and USDA certified organic. Chia, flax, and sesame seeds provide a yummy flavor and texture, and they’re also a hearty source of Omega-3s, which can improve eye health, fight inflammation, and improve bone and joint health, among many other benefits!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like this snack! It’s crunchy and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I keep Growing Roots Organic Corn and Seed Bites on hand at all times- each pack is only 120 calories, so I feel good about giving them to my family. What’s better, they contain flax, chia, and sesame seeds to boost your Omega-3 intake. They’re not crumbly or greasy so I can bring them with me and eat them on the go. My kids love the fun flavors and crunchy texture!

Flavorful Features:

Growing Roots Organic Corn & Seed Bites come in two zesty and unique flavors:

• Maple Bourbon
• Chipotle Mole

Be sure to check out their Organic Coconut & Seed Bites too:

• Pina Colada
• Thai Green Curry

The Icing on the Cake:

Growing Roots Organic Corn & Seed Bites are gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and organic, so they cater to families with a plethora of dietary restrictions. Plus, 50% of their profits go towards supporting urban farming!

Time to Eat?!

If you’re looking for a tasty, anytime-snack, Growing Roots Organic Corn and Seed Bites are for you! They can be a nutritious addition to lunch, or an afternoon snack when you need a little something to hold you until dinner.

Good to Go?

Each bag is resealable, making it easy to bring along with you wherever you go.

Mix it Up!

Throw them into trail mix to add some unique flavor and texture to traditional nuts-and-chocolate mixes.

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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.

We are so excited to share Safe Catch Tuna with you: a premium brand of sustainably-caught tuna with no additives or fillers. It’s just 100% pure tuna! Here at The Creative Kitchen, we love their Single Serving Tuna Pouches as a protein-packed snack, or as part of a meal. Safe Catch tests all of their tuna to a mercury limit that is ten times lower than the FDA limit, making it the lowest mercury of any tuna brand. We are so excited to have had Safe Catch 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:

I like when mommy puts tuna in my mac & cheese!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I am so happy I discovered these Safe Tuna pouches, they have become a family favorite! I love how easy it is to add protein to a meal, but even more, I love how clean it is! It’s non-GMO, has no additives or other ingredients, and it has the lowest mercury levels of any tuna brand. What more could you ask for?

The Icing on the Cake:

Safe Catch tuna boasts a number of delicious qualities!

• non-GMO
• Gluten-free
• Certified Kosher
• No additives or fillers
• Mercury tested
• Sustainably caught

Time to Eat?!

Bring out your Safe Catch Tuna Pouches when you want a protein-filled snack after school or work, or add to your favorite meals!

Good to Go?

Safe Catch Single Serve Tuna Pouches are perfect for on the go snacking. Make a sandwich to go or eat with crackers when you’re out and about!

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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 quick and healthy snack for your baby can be difficult, but White Leaf Provisions makes it easy with their Biodynamic and Regeneratively Farmed Baby Food! Not only is this a healthful choice for your baby, but the farming techniques used for this product are sustainable and promote healthy soil! White Leaf Provisions’ baby food comes in a pouch, which makes it perfect for days when you are constantly on the go. Babies will love these yummy flavors, while parents will love the simple ingredient list.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s yummy! I like to squeeze it!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

One of my constant struggles is finding good on-the-go toddler snacks with simple, healthful ingredients that my kids actually enjoy eating. I was so happy to discover White Leaf’s Biodynamic Baby Food, because it checks off everything on my list! The ingredients are insanely good, it comes in a pouch which makes it so easy to bring with us in the car on the go, and the flavors are delicious (according to my kids)! The fruits and vegetables are grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and are also regeneratively farmed, which means the growth process actually helps improve soil health. All around, it’s a win-win choice for everyone involved!

Flavorful Features:

These sustainable baby food snacks are available in two filling flavors!

• Carrot + Sweet Potato + Pea

• Mango + Carrot + Banana + Pear  

The Icing on the Cake:

White Leaf Provisions baby food boasts a number of wonderful qualities: 

• Certified Organic

• Certified Biodynamic

• Certified Kosher

• Gluten-free

• Non-GMO

• Vegan

• Biodynamic and Regenerative Farming

• No added sweeteners or salts

• Grown without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides

Time to Eat?!

This toddler snack is extremely versatile! It makes a great afternoon snack or works as a nutritious addition to meal time.

Good to Go?

These baby food pouches are perfect to throw in a purse for a busy day on the go, or into a cooler for a long road trip!

Mix it Up!

For older kids, use these as a dipping sauce for apple slices, carrot sticks, or even crackers!

www.whiteleafprovision.com

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Written by Cricket Azima

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 chewy, chocolatey, and full of a whole lot of kindness? KIND kids Chewy Chocolate Chip bars! Made with 100% whole grains and no artificial flavors, parents can feel good about feeding this to their kids…who will love the chewy texture and chocolatey flavor. It’s everything you love about KIND bars, but in a perfectly portioned, kid-size bar that’s safe to send to school because it’s free of gluten and nuts! All KIND products are made with premium, nutritionally-dense ingredients that don’t have you sacrificing flavor or quality.

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have KIND as a sponsor for our Back to School Celebration at Lakeside at Prospect Park on August 18! Learn more here.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this chewy bar! And it’s really chocolatey!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

KIND bars have always been a favorite of mine – they’re a high-quality, filling (and delicious) snack to have on hand in my purse. My kids love them too, but sometimes they can be too filling for their little tummies! That’s why I’m so excited about KIND kids bars; they’re the perfect size for my kids for a healthful and yummy snack! KIND uses the same premium ingredients to pack in a lot of flavor into these little bars. My kids love the Chewy Chocolate Chip flavor the best, and I love that there’s only 5 grams of sugar in them (how crazy is that?!)! What’s even better is that they’re nut free* so it’s safe to put these in my kids’ lunchboxes to bring to school, making it easy for me to give them a wholesome snack that they’ll really enjoy!

Flavorful Features:

KIND kids bars come in three different flavors:

• Chewy Chocolate Chip
• Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
• Chewy Honey Oat

The Icing on the Cake:

KIND kids Chewy Chocolate chip bars boast a number of impressive qualities:

• Made with 100% whole grains
• Made with gluten-free oats
• Kosher
• No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
• 0g trans fat
• 5g sugar or less
• No genetically engineered ingredients
• Nut free recipe *

Time to Eat?!

KIND kids Chewy Chocolate Chip bars are a great addition to lunchboxes, or a yummy after-school snack!

Good to Go?

These bars are individually packaged, making it easy to take on the go wherever: in a purse, lunchbox, or school bag!

Mix it Up!

Use your KIND kids Chewy Chocolate Chip bar to make banana popsicles! Cut up some bananas, smother them in your favorite nut or seed butter, and then roll in your crushed up KIND kids bar! Stick a popsicle in them and put them in the freezer for a delicious, frozen treat!

*excluding the Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 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.