The Creative Kitchen is always on the lookout for filling and healthful on-the-go snacks, which is why we love Zee Zees Cinnamon Crisp Soft Baked Bars!  These nutrition bars are made with whole grains and pack a sweet punch of cinnamon flavor with only nine grams of sugar. Zee Zees bars are also nut free, which makes them the perfect addition to a school lunch or after-school snack! The flaky oats and crispy cinnamon crunch will make this treat a new family favorite! 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Zee Zees are yummy and chewy! I like that they taste like cinnamon!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love that Zee Zees Cinnamon Crisp Soft Baked Bars are made with whole grains and oats, and they’re low in sodium and sugar.  Zee Zees bars are nut free so I’m able to send my kids to school with them, and they love picking out which of the delicious flavors they want that day.

Flavorful Features:

Zee Zees Soft Baked Bars come in seven tasty flavors:

• Cinnamon Crisp
• Berry Apple Crisp
• Birthday Cake
• Campfire S’mores
• Cocoa Cherry
• Oatmeal Cocoa Chip
• Strawberry Crisp

The Icing on the Cake:

Zee Zees bars come in single-serving containers and are non-perishable, so they’re easy to keep handy in a purse or in the car to be eaten at any time!

Time to Eat?!

Zee Zees Soft Baked Bars are a very versatile snack: add to breakfast for a boost of whole grains, throw in a lunchbox for a snack at school, or have as an afternoon treat when you’re on the go! The options are endless!

Good to Go?

These individually wrapped bars are perfect to have in your purse for emergency snacks on the go, or to add to lunchboxes and backpacks!

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Want to know a secret? We know a way you can make mornings extra nutritious…with no extra effort or time! Here at The Creative Kitchen, we love using One Degree Organics Organic Sprouted Oats for one of our favorite, go-to recipes for busy mornings: overnight oats! Not only is it easy to customize oats to the specific palates you’re serving, but these sprouted oats boast more nutrients and are easier to digest than non-sprouted oats. Sprouting oats breaks down the phytate (a form of phytic acid) and some of the starch, which makes the percentage of nutrients available for absorption higher! It’s a win-win for everyone!

The Creative Kitchen is excited to feature One Degree Organics Organic Sprouted Oats in our Whole Foods Market cooking class on Thursday, December 13! Learn more at www.thecreativekitchen.com/calendar.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like to help my mommy make this oatmeal! I add strawberries and blueberries to mine! It’s yummy and feels good in my tummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

One Degree Organics Organic Sprouted Oats are just what I’ve been looking for! With a number of different palates in our house, it’s sometimes hard to find something that everyone will enjoy eating. With oatmeal, my kids can add in different nut and seed butters, fruit, and other toppings, making it a truly nutritious breakfast. Now, I use these specific oats because they’re organic and sprouted, which means my kids are getting more nutrients each time they eat these oats! They’re also easier for my kids to digest than regular oats, which makes all of us feel better about using these specific oats.

Flavorful Features:

One Degree Organics Organic Sprouted Oats are available in three varieties: quick oats, rolled oats, and steel cut oats.

The Icing on the Cake:

These oats are oh-so good for you! Each serving is:

• Organic
• Sprouted
• More vitamins and minerals (iron, vitamin C, folate, zinc, magnesium, protein)
• Easier to digest
• Gluten-free
• Non – GMO
• Supports a family farm!

Time to Eat?!

One Degree Organics Organic Sprouted Oats are perfect for breakfast on busy mornings -OR- to add into dinner recipes like meatloaf!

Mix it Up!

Use these oats in baking to create healthier, gluten-free treats! For example, try these out in your favorite Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe for a high protein and organic treat for the whole family!

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Written by Katie Auerbach

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 love finding healthful versions of your favorite snacks or treats; we REALLY love it when they taste homemade and consist of a simple ingredient list. That’s why we are excited to share this product with you: introducing Bobo’s Lemon Poppy Seed Oat Bars! This bar boasts refreshing zest, indulgent flavor, and parent-approved ingredients, making it a great choice for a new addition to your lineup of kid snacks. With the major ingredient being whole grain rolled oats, this bar provides fiber, as well as important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants…not to mention that oats are known to lower cholesterol. They also keep you fuller for longer, making this bar an excellent choice for an afternoon snack in between meals, for anyone in the family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This bar tastes like lemon cake! I love it!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Bobo’s Lemon Poppy Seed Oat Bar makes it easy to serve my family something that has the taste of a homemade baked good, but the nutrients of a healthful snack! The rolled oats keep my kids full for a while and gives them important vitamins and minerals, which is important to me. Bobo’s Lemon Poppy Seed Oat Bar is so versatile, I can give it to my kids at breakfast, as a snack, or even for dessert! The bite-sized version is great for my little ones who don’t need a full bar, or for when I want just a little bite of something sweet. This product has become a new family favorite!

Flavorful Features:

Bobo’s Oat Bars come in so many different flavors, it’ll be hard to choose your favorite!

• Original

• Coconut

• Cranberry Orange

• Banana Chocolate Chip

• Chocolate Chip

• Cinnamon Raisin

• Peanut Butter

• Almond Butter

• Peach

• Maple Pecan

• Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip

• Apple Pie

• PB&J

• Gingerbread

The Icing on the Cake:

Each of Bobo’s Lemon Poppy Seed Oat Bars is baked from the heart in small batches, with a focus on tasting like it was made in your own kitchen. It’s also gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO verified.

Time to Eat?!

Bobo’s Oat Bars can be eaten at any time of the day; as a great addition to breakfast when you’re short on time, a sweet treat for lunchboxes or backpacks, or even dessert!

Good to Go?

This oat bar is individually wrapped, which makes it great for car rides, lunch boxes, or to stash in a bag for an anytime, on-the-go snack! Check out the bite-sized version, perfect for little foodies who don’t need a full bar, or for when you just need a little bite to hold you over until your next meal.

Mix it Up!

An alternative way to eat Bobo’s Lemon Poppy Seed Oat Bars is to make a pie crust out of the bar itself! Visit the Bobo’s website for a recipe on how to make a lemon meringue pie using the Lemon Poppy Seed Oat Bar. .

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 Written by Katie Auerbach

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

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

From the Mouth of a Kid:

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

From the Eyes of a Parent:

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

Flavorful Features:

Nature Valley currently has two additional flavors of granola bites:

• Peanut Butter Chocolate

• Almond Butter Toasted Coconut Chocolate

The Icing on the Cake:

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

Time to Eat?!

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

Good to Go?

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

Mix it Up!

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

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

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.

Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and that means busy mornings with little time to prepare hearty, healthful breakfasts. Modern Oats makes eating oatmeal on-the-go easy with their convenient and fast single-serve oatmeal cups! With a wide variety of flavors bursting with super grains, nuts, and even chocolate, there’s a flavor to please even the pickiest of palates! It’s a great super-charged breakfast that will keep you energized and satisfied until lunchtime. Modern Oats is perfect for tossing in your bag for a healthful breakfast on-the-go. Plus, it only takes 3 minutes to prepare! Who knew this superfood could be so super-fast?

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like the chocolate one – it tastes like dessert!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Between my kids waking up late and the crazy traffic in the morning, it can behard to get my kids to eat a good and filling breakfast. With Modern Oats being so quick and easy to prepare, now my kids always eat a tasty and nutritious breakfast in the morning. If they’re running really late, they can even take it to eat on-the-go on their way to school.

Flavorful Features:

Modern Oats comes in a variety of flavors:
• 5 Berry
• Apple Walnut
• Chocolate Cherry
• Goji Blueberry
• Mango Blackberry
• Nuts and Seeds

The Icing on the Cake:

Modern Oats are certified vegan and gluten-free. They are verified non-GMO, use organic ingredients, and contain 100% whole grains.

Time to Eat?!

Breakfast or on-the-go as a healthy afternoon snack.

Good to Go?

Yes! Modern Oats come in individually portioned cups with a lid.

Mix it Up!

Try blending Modern Oats into a smoothie or prepare with your favorite milk an even heartier and healthier take.

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.

Van’s believes nutritious is delicious, and we agree! Their chewy baked Snack Bars are not only delicious and packed full of long-lasting energy from whole grains, they’re also gluten-free making them the perfect match for your gluten intolerant kids. Van’s snack bars are made with wholesome ingredients in small, minimally processed batches ensuring that they’re always made to the highest quality standards. These bars are great for lunchboxes or a quick snack and enough to fill the most peckish of tummies!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

The peanut butter and chocolate bar was as yummy as any candy bar! I was so excited mom let me eat it as an after school snack! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These bars are so great as they can be pulled straight out of my handbag for an afternoon snack, plus I know that they won’t upset the stomach of my gluten-intolerant child. It can be so hard to find gluten-free snacks that are yummy and full of high quality ingredients, but Van’s have ticked all the boxes!

Flavorful Features:

Van’s Snack Bars come in 5 great gluten free flavors: 

• Chocolate Chip
• Cranberry Almond
• Peanut Butter Chocolate
• Blueberry & Peanut Butter
• Strawberry & Peanut Butter

The Icing on the Cake:

These snack bars are full of gluten-free whole grains for lots of energy and fiber for healthy digestion and satisfied stomachs.

 

Time to Eat?!

Snack time! These bars are a great afternoon snack that will keep you satisfied until dinnertime. 
 

Good to Go?

Yes! Van’s Snack Bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking.
 

Mix it Up!

Crumble up the snack bars for a yummy topping on yogurt and frozen treats! 

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.