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.

Looking for a sweet treat your kids will love, but isn’t chock-full of fake ingredients? Try Sweet Valley Organics Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Cashews! They’re a great healthful alternative to sugary candy. Sweet Valley Organics only uses organic dark chocolate, which is known to be an excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cognitive function booster! Cashews help strengthen the immune system and improve bone health. Plus, did we mention how GREAT these taste? This nutrient-packed snack is sure to satisfy you and your kids’ sweet tooths!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s sweet and yummy! Crunchy, too!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My daughter loves anything sweet, so I feel great knowing that I can satisfy her cravings with a flavorful and nutrient rich snack, such as Sweet Valley Organics Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Cashews. I love the boost of nutrition from the dark chocolate and cashews, and the simple, real ingredients are an excellent bonus too. The resealable bags make it so easy to bring a bag with us on the go for busy days, or on long road trips!

Flavorful Features:

Sweet Valley Organics offers four other flavors of their chocolate coated fruit and nut snacks:

• Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Praline Pecan

• Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee Almonds

• Dark Chocolate Tart Cherries

• Dark Chocolate Chewy Bananas

The Icing on the Cake:

Sweet Valley Organics Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Cashews are non-GMO, USDA organic, and use Fair Trade USA Certified chocolate…plus there’s no preservatives of any kind! Pop this resealable bag in your purse for a busy day on the go!

Time to Eat?!

These Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Cashews are a great after-school treat, or as a study snack!

Good to Go?

Sweet Valley Organics makes it easy to snack on the go with their resealable bags!

Mix it Up!

Add some to your trail mix or enjoy some with your favorite piece of 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.

Light, flaky wafers layered with smooth, cream filling and Italian hazelnuts…our mouths are watering just thinking about these Hazelnut Quadratini from 2018 Kids Food Festival Official Sponsor Loacker! Loacker exclusively uses Italian hazelnuts to deliver top-notch flavor; and we can’t get enough of it! Loacker uses a gentle roasting process for their hazelnuts that gives a unique (and delectable!) flavor. This sweet treat is the perfect balance of light, crispy wafers and rich creamy chocolate filling that the whole family will love. And, the bite sized treats are perfect not only for kids, but also for being mindful of portions.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These cookies are my favorite! I love how tiny and cute they are!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love when I find snacks for my family that are made with high-quality ingredients and just taste great. These Loacker Hazelnut Quadratini fit the bill for my family – they’re perfect for little fingers, and aren’t overly sweet. My husband and I adore them too! The small-sized bags are great to throw in my bag for an afternoon outing – or for the kids to to share for a treat after an afternoon of sports.  

Flavorful Features:

Loacker Quadratini come in a variety of yummy flavors, one for every palate in your family:

• Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate
• Vanilla
• Lemon
• Coconut
• Cappuccino
• Tiramisu
• Espresso
• Raspberry Yogurt
• Blueberry Yogurt
• Cocoa & Milk

The Icing on the Cake:

Loacker uses premium ingredients to create a perfect treat for you and your family: non-hydrogenated coconut oil, chocolate made from classic raw ingredients, and there’s no colorings or preservatives!

Time to Eat?!

Loacker Hazelnut Quadratini are perfect for a light dessert or sweet treat whenever you’re craving something rich but not too heavy.

Good to Go?

Pop the small back of Loacker Quadratini into a lunchbox, backpack, or purse for any-time snacking on the go!

Mix it Up!

Crush these up to use as your next pie crust! Or, swap out lady fingers for Loacker Quadratini when you make Tiramisu!

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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 Gabriel Wolff was seventeen years old, he was diagnosed with celiac disease and dairy intolerance. Not willing to give up ice cream, he set off to discover the perfect substitute. When he could not find one, he developed one. It took five years of care and research for him to create Wink Frozen Desserts. Wink Frozen Desserts was specifically created for those like Wolff who cannot enjoy ice cream because of dietary restrictions. Wolff’s ice cream is free of fat, sugar, gluten, soy, nuts, diary, and eggs, and is only 100 calories a pint (that’s 25 calories per serving!). Now, the delicious flavor and joy that comes from eating ice cream can be shared with everyone in your family!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

It’s my favorite dessert! I wish I could have it all day long!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

There are so many advantages to Wink Frozen Desserts. It is allergen-free, so even though my child has allergies, he can still have a tasty treat with the rest of the family. It’s also great for the rest of my family because we can still enjoy the same taste and creaminess that comes from dairy based ice cream without the calories or artificial flavors.

Flavorful Features

Ice cream flavors include:

• Cake Batter
• Cinnamon Bun
• Cocoa-Dough
• Iced Latte

The Icing on the Cake:

Wink Frozen Desserts are vegan, fat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, diary-free, and egg-free. They contain no sugar and are sweetened with all-natural, zero-calorie sweeteners, such as stevia and monk fruit extract.

Mix It Up!

Place a scoop into a blender with your favorite smoothie ingredients for an extra special chilly treat!

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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.

Sometimes everyone needs a little treat! There is still time to make your family feel special this Valentine’s Day using commonly found kitchen ingredients! Our friends at Cooking Light have created a smooth and silky chocolate pudding recipe that everyone is sure to love. Forget the powder mix our grandmother’s used to use and make this simple recipe from scratch, no preservatives or additives here! So whip up a batch now just in time for a special Valentine’s dessert. And to make the treat extra special for kids place a little surprise at the bottom of the serving dishes, like a marshmallow or berry!

Chocolate Pudding

Custard-style puddings, like this one, often call for egg yolks because they possess thickening qualities and add rich flavor to the final dish. We also use corn starch in combination with the eggs because it adds a pleasing silky sheen in addition to thickening the mixture.

Click here for the recipe!

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.