We love when we find new and interesting versions or ways to eat our favorite foods, whether for convenience or just plain fun! Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips cross both of these off the list; it’s a fun and different way to eat fruit that’s also super convenient if you can’t find the real deal in the store. Dragon fruit boasts ton of nutritional benefits, too, such as boosting your immune system and helping digestion! Pocas focuses on natural, organic food that’s carefully sourced from around the world, beneficial for living a healthful life.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s crunchy fruit! AND SUCH A COOL COLOR!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids love their snacks, and I mean really, really love their snacks. I try to find a good balance, but it can be hard when most of the time they just want candy! They like fruit though, so I was happy to discover these Dragon Fruit Chips by Pocas. It’s a nice way to switch up serving fresh fruit and my kids love the taste and fun color! I love the nutritional benefits of dragon fruit too; lots of vitamins and minerals all around.

Flavorful Features:

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in two types: Red Flesh Dragon Fruit or White Flesh Dragon Fruit.

The Icing on the Cake:

Dragon fruit provides a ton of Potassium, Vitamins C, B1, B2, and B3, as well as Iron and Calcium. Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are non-GMO, gluten free, and 100% natural!

Time to Eat?!

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips are a great choice for a morning or afternoon snack, or even a dessert when you don’t want something too sweet!

Good to Go?

Pocas Dragon Fruit Chips come in re-sealable bags, so they’re perfect to take with you on the go!

Mix it Up!

Add some of these dragon fruit chips into a salad for some extra crunch and a touch of sweetness. Or, top your next smoothie bowl with them for some crunch, too!

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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.

Get excited for summer barbecue season with True Made Foods’ Pitmaster Low Sugar BBQ Sauce! This sauce packs your classic tangy, Kansas City-style flavors into a veggie-based, low-sugar and corn syrup-free alternative. It’s made with sweet veggies for all-natural flavoring, resulting in only 5 grams of added sugars and 35 calories per serving. On top of it all, the sauce contains essential vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, making it the only nutrient-dense barbecue sauce of its kind. Hats off to True Made Foods for sharing this better-for-you version of a classic American staple!

The Creative Kitchen is thrilled to have True Made Foods as a Supporting Sponsor of the LA Kids Food Festival on August 17th + 18th. Learn more about the festival here!

From the Mouth of a Kid: 

This sauce makes my chicken yummy! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Barbecue season just got so much better! This BBQ sauce from True Made Foods is all-natural, low-calorie, low-sodium, and low-sugar. It’s great because it’s sweetened with butternut squash, carrots, and spinach – and only a touch of brown sugar. Everybody in my house is a big fan! I love the nutrients, and we all love the delicious taste: it’s truly a win-win for the whole family!

The Icing on the Cake:

True Made Food’s Pitmaster Low Sugar BBQ Sauce is non-GMO, gluten free, and certified paleo-vegan friendly, making it accessible to families with many varieties of diets and dietary restrictions!

Time to Eat?!

Any time you want to add some more nutrients to your family meals, choose True Made Foods Low Sugar BBQ Sauce! The vegetables included in their recipe provide potassium, iron. Vitamin K, and protein.

Mix it Up!

Mix this barbecue sauce into whipped cream cheese, to taste, and serve as a dip with your favorite potato chip!

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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.

Whether you eat gluten-free or you just want some extra protein, Banza chickpea pasta is a delicious alternative to regular pasta. Here at The Creative Kitchen, we love their Shells & Classic Cheddar Mac & Cheese for a protein and fiber-packed meal that your kids will gobble up faster than you can say “CHEESE!” We are very excited to have Banza as a Supporting Sponsor of the 2019 NYC Kids Food Festival! Visit the KFF website to learn more!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like this mac & cheese! It’s cheesy and yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids love eating this mac and cheese, and I love feeding it to them! It has two times the protein and four times the fiber of regular pasta, which is truly amazing! It’s non-GMO Project Verified, and also allergen-free. This mac and cheese is a great option for families with allergies, as it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan! 

Flavorful Features:

Try Banza’s other flavors of mac and cheese:

• Elbows & White Cheddar
• Elbows & Classic Cheddar
• Shells & Cacio e pepe

The Icing on the Cake:

In addition to more protein and fiber than regular mac and cheese, Banza’s mac and cheese is loaded with calcium, iron, and potassium, so you can be sure your little ones are getting the minerals they need to grow strong and healthy! It’s also gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, vegan, and free of the most common allergens.

Time to Eat?!

Banza Shells & Classic Cheddar Mac & Cheese is a perfect option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Mix it Up!

Add even more nutrients to your Banza mac and cheese by adding your favorite veggies into the mix!

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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 love when our little chefs discover foods they enjoy eating that also help them build strong bones and healthy bodies! That’s why we love Farmland Fresh Dairies Organic Milk – it’s full of essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and much more! Farmland Fresh Dairies farmers feed their cows an organic diet grown without toxic pesticides or GMOs. And, with superior quality assurance, this line of organic milk is something parents can feel good about feeding to their kids!

The Creative Kitchen is happy to have Farmland Fresh Dairies 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 milk, it’s my favorite!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Farmland Fresh Dairies Organic Milk is my top pick for milk for my family! Each glass provides a number of vital nutrients and vitamins, which can sometimes be hard to get into my kids. There’s no toxic ingredients and it’s USDA certified organic, so I don’t have to worry about my family ingesting any yucky substances that can be found in other brands of milk. It tastes so fresh, too!

Flavorful Features:

Farmland Fresh Dairies has four different organic milk options:

• Organic Whole Milk
• Organic 2% Reduced Fat Milk (with 37% less fat than whole milk)
• Organic 1% Low Fat Milk
• Organic Fat Free Milk

The Icing on the Cake:

There are tons of benefits to drinking Farmland Fresh Dairies:

• Non-GMO
• No toxic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
• No added hormones
• Antibiotic-free
• Free of rBST (an artificial growth hormone)
• Certified kosher
• Certified organic
• Locally sourced
• Every 8-oz. glass includes: calcium, vitamin D, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, protein, phosphorus, riboflavin, and niacin

Time to Eat?!

Enjoy this milk at any time of the day; alongside meals or alone as a nutritious snack!

Mix it Up!

Farmland Fresh Dairies Organic Milk can be used in any dish – with cereal, in smoothies or eggs…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.