Here at The Creative Kitchen, we’re all about better-for-you-snacking, so we were excited to discover one of nature’s hidden treasures: Snacking Lupini Beans by BRAMI! This ancient, protein-packed “superbean” is steeped in small batches of natural spices, sea salt, and tangy citrus, giving you a better choice for your body. BRAMI beans are rich in plant-based protein, non-GMO, and a sustainable crop…which means they’re not only good for your body, they’re good for the planet, too! The Sea Salt flavor is a classic, and will have you reaching for more!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These are yummy snacks! Mommy says they’ll make me strong!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My kids and I were in need of a new snack staple; I’m so glad I discovered BRAMI Lupini Beans! They really are perfect for anytime-snacking, because of their high nutritious value (and high deliciousness!). I have been looking for more ways to include plant-based protein in our family’s diet, and these accomplish that perfectly! 

Flavorful Features:

BRAMI Lupini beans come in four tasty varieties:

• Sea Salt
• Garlic and Herb
• Chili Lime
• Hot Pepper

The Icing on the Cake:

BRAMI Lupini Beans have more protein per calorie AND more fiber per calorie than spinach, almonds, and lentils! WOW!

Time to Eat?!

Because of their high nutritional value, BRAMI lupini beans are great as an after-school snack to keep the kids full until dinner!

Good to Go?

BRAMI Snacking Lupini Beans come in conveniently re-sealable bags…perfect for on the go snacking!

Mix it Up!

Add BRAMI Lupini Beans to your favorite salad for a boost of nutrition!

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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.

Are your kids getting enough daily protein?! Not sure? Well here is any easy way to calculate from our friends at Cooking Light: Just take your child’s weight in pounds and multiply by the appropriate number above to get the grams of protein they need per day. So if your 3-year-old preschooler weighs 30 pounds, that means she needs about 12 grams of protein each day. So keep those muscles growing big and strong with these easy and nutrient packed tasty recipes. From recipes for breakfast to snacks to dinner we have you and your little body builders covered!

Let ‘Em Get Sloppy

Little ones like hand-held foods, and a sloppy joe is always popular. It’s also a great opportunity to add in vegetables, like carrots, as in this sloppy joe recipe, which is made with lean ground beef. Each serving provides 23 grams of protein, 111mg of calcium, and 4mg of iron.

Protein-Powered Snacks

Main dishes aren’t the only way for kids to get protein. After school snacks are a great opportunity too. Our edamame dip serves up 4 grams of protein per 3 tablespoons and encourages your child to eat their veggies. Offer up a colorful assortment of bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, sliced jicama, sugar snap peas, and carrots, and watch them disappear!

Fish Sticks the Healthy Way

Most kids are not fans of protein with fins, but they’re generally open to fish sticks, which are easy for even 1-year-olds to eat. Most adults know they should be getting more fish in their diets, but they forget it’s important for the whole family. Not only is seafood a lean source of protein that is great for heart health, the omega-3 fats found in fish are essential for a child’s developing brain. This recipe for fish sticks serves up about 18 grams of protein per 3 fish sticks, which is the perfect serving size for kids.

Don’t Forget About Breakfast

Not only is breakfast the most important meal of the day, it’s a great opportunity to get kid-friendly protein on the table. Mini frittatas are easy for parents to make and for kids to pick up and eat. Win-win! This recipe uses a mini muffin pan. The frittatas can be made in advance and reheated before serving. They are perfect for lunches too! Each bite-sized frittata has 4.4 grams of protein.

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.