Looking for an easy, delicious treat to bring to your neighbor’s birthday party or the next family gathering? Or just a fun, new dessert to share with the family? Whatever the reason, Better Bites Bakery Cookie Dō Bites are the answer! These delectable, chocolate-covered, bite-sized treats are just as delicious as they sound. Not to mention they are free from the top 8 allergens, certified vegan AND gluten-free. Cookie Dō Bites will be a hit with anyone at the party (or dinner table)! We also love that Better Bites Bakery is committed to reducing our carbon footprint – 90% of their products are packaged in plant-based materials!

by Katie Auerbach, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this cookie dough! It’s my favorite treat!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

If you want to be the hit of the party, you have to check out these cookie dough bites! They are so yummy and just so fun – kids sure do love finger food! Adults will love them too; they’re so rich and decadent that just one is enough to satisfy a craving for something sweet. The fact that they’re vegan and free from the top 8 allergens is a wonderful bonus, because you can bring them to any party or gathering without worrying that someone won’t be able to eat them. These are truly a 10/10 treat!

Flavorful Features:

Better Bites Bakery Cookie Dō Bites come in these fun and yummy flavors:

• Birthday
• Chocolate Chip
• Snickerdoodle
• Sweet & Salty

The Icing on the Cake:

These cookie dough bites are soft and chewy on the inside and covered in decadent chocolate – are you drooling yet? They are also certified gluten-free, vegan, kosher, plant-based, and non-GMO.

Time to Eat?!

After-school snack? Check. Dessert after dinner? Check. Birthday party dessert table treat? Check. Late night snack after the kids have gone to bed? Check. Better Bites Bakery Cookie Dō Bites are perfect for anytime you or the kids need a small treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Mix it Up!

Chop up these Cookie Dō Bites to make an extra delicious topping for an ice cream sundae!

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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.

The Sambucol Blackberry Elderberry Gummies are a sweet, vegan gummy vitamin meant to provide the body with extra immune support. Filled with 1.7g of elderberry and accompanied by zinc and vitamin C. The gummies are sure to make you and your child smile while supporting your immune system every day.

by Cricket Azima, 2023

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These gummies smell so good and taste even better!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The Elderberry Gummies are the best at supporting my family’s immune system. Filled with vitamin C and zinc, the gummies are a positive addition to my children’s day. The taste is delicious, and the benefits are completely worth it!

The Icing on the Cake:

Vegan, nut-free, as well as free of artificial colors and preservatives. You know exactly what you are getting with the Black Elderberry Gummies, the zinc and vitamin C-filled gummy.

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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.

When it comes to finding dairy-free yogurts, a lot of brands leave us wanting something better–until now. The Creative Kitchen recently discovered AYO Brand almond yogurt and we couldn’t be more excited! This strawberry almond yogurt gives the perfect blend of subtle toasted almond sweetness, a slight tanginess, and that creamy texture often lacking with other dairy-free options. AYO almond yogurt is so good, it will definitely pass the taste test of your little yogurt connoisseur.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I could eat this yogurt every day!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It’s so hard to find a yogurt that is dairy-free and tastes good. AYO yogurt doesn’t sacrifice taste just because it’s made from a dairy alternative. In fact, the light toasted almond flavor adds to goodness. Also, AYO almond strawberry yogurt has less sugar compared to other options out there which is always a bonus!

Flavorful Features:

AYO almond yogurts come in four delicious flavor options:

• Strawberry
• Blueberry
• Peach
• Vanilla

The Icing on the Cake:

AYO almond yogurts are not only dairy-free, but also vegan and gluten-free. You can feel great about your choice with AYO brand yogurts because they are the first almond yogurt to have almonds sourced from their organic family farm. Plus, this yogurt has the added benefit of fiber from the almonds!

Time to Eat?!

Anytime! Eat this AYO almond yogurt with breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, or dessert!

Mix it Up!

Make a delicious strawberry-banana smoothie with AYO almond yogurt. Combine fresh strawberries, one half of a frozen banana, and one container of AYO strawberry almond yogurt in your favorite blender for a sweet treat any time of the day!

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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.

Dreams do come true! A safe way to eat cookie dough! We’re thrilled to share these SnickerDoodle Dō Bites from Better Bites Bakery, a delicious snack that’s free of the top 8 allergens. The Creative Kitchen loves this innovative bite-sized sweet treat! They’re so good, we bet the whole family will love them! Their Dō Bites are chocolate-enrobed cookie dough bites – are your mouths watering yet? Ours are! Soft and chewy on the inside, these treats don’t need to be baked to be enjoyed. Better Bikes Bakery was created after the founder discovered her child had life-threatening allergies; she started making these treats in her own kitchen so the whole family could enjoy dessert together. 

 The Creative Kitchen is excited to have Better Bites Bakery as a Goody Bag Sponsor for our Kids Food Festival online Halloween kitchen crafts and cooking class on Saturday, October 31st! Get more information here!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I’m so happy that mommy lets me eat this cookie dough!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I am blown away by Better Bites Bakery’s Snickerdoodle Dō Bites! Originally, I bought them for my kids, two of which are allergic to more than one of the top 8 allergens, but I’ve gotten hooked on these too! They’re so decadent and the perfect sweet treat for after dinner, though my kids ask for them constantly throughout the day! I love bringing them to birthday parties for the treat table – since they’re free of the most common allergens, it makes it easy to share with others.

Flavorful Features:

Better Bites Bakery makes these other delicious flavors of Dō Bites:

• Birthday
• Chocolate Chip
• Sun Better

And, be sure to check out their other products too!

The Icing on the Cake:

The Snickerdoodle Dō Bites are free of gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, soy, fish, and shellfish. Wow! There’s also no artificial colors or preservatives. We also love that you can purchase multi-packs so you and your family can try all of their delicious flavors!

Time to Eat?!

We love having these as an after-dinner dessert, it’s the perfect amount for a sweet treat.

Mix it Up!

Buy a few different flavors and have a taste test and guess each of the delicious flavors! We suggest cutting them into four pieces so that your family can share.  

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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.

Is it tricky to get your kids to eat fruit? Or maybe they love fruit so much you can’t keep enough in the house? BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos are fruit rolls made with 100% fruit and vegetables, and nothing else! So whether you’re looking for a different way to get your kids to eat fruit, or just want to add some more into their diet, this is the snack for you! We love the concept of portable fruit! BEAR was founded with the mission to create products with 100% natural ingredients to cut down on the amount of processed foods we consume. We love that their products are packed with fiber and yummy fruits and vegetables! Each one of their products comes with an educational collectible card! This is snacking you can feel good about.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This fruit tastes like candy and I like to collect the cards!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

We just love BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos! Originally, I wanted to find a new way to give my kids more fruit, rather than all the processed snacks they love and always ask for. Now though, they ask for Yoyos constantly, which is great because they’re made with minimal ingredients, and are packed with fiber. They’re also great to send to school with my kids since they are vegan and gluten-free, so they can share with their friends who have different dietary restrictions. I love that this is a feel-good sweet treat that the kids think is fun!

Flavorful Features:

BEAR Nibbles Yoyos come in these other delicious flavors:

• Strawberry
• Mango
• Raspberry
• Super Sour Mango & Apple
• Super Sour Strawberry & Apple

The Icing on the Cake:

There’s only three (that’s right, three!) ingredients in BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos: apple, pear, and a little bit of spirulina. No added sugars or other artificial ingredients. Yoyos provide a full cup of fruit in each pack, and have the same naturals sugars as an apple. They’re also non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan.

Time to Eat?!

BEAR Nibbles Apple Yoyos are a great treat or fruit alternative. They’re a great addition to lunch, or a yummy after-school snack!

Good to Go?

These are individually wrapped so they’re great to throw in a purse, lunchbox, or backpack for a delicious snack anytime you want it!

Mix it Up!

Use scissors to cut the BEAR Yoyos strip into small pieces, and add it to some homemade trail mix for a sweet, chewy bite of yum!

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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 love when we find interesting snacks that bring a little variety to our day (and taste buds)! If you do too, check out From The Ground Up’s Butternut Squash Pretzels, a familiar snack with a plant-based twist. Your whole family will love the blend of sweet and savory flavors, kids and adults alike! These pretzels are made from a blend of nutritious veggies, including butternut squash, pumpkin, cauliflower, carrot, spinach, broccoli, and more! They’re also gluten-free, vegan, Kosher, and non-GMO. From The Ground Up believes in making snacks that taste good but still deliver those essential nutrients your kids need – what more could you ask for from a snack?

From the Mouth of a Kid:

These pretzels are kind of sweet!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

My entire family goes crazy for these Butternut Squash Pretzels! They’re the same, yummy snack we rely on for an after-school pick-me-up, but with the added of bonus of being made with lots of nutritious veggies. My kids don’t even notice the added vegetables – they just like the crunch and great flavor! I love that they’re low in sugar because our kids love sweet treats, so it can be a struggle to satisfy their cravings with something that’s not full of sugar. The fact that they’re gluten-free and vegan makes it an easy snack to pack in their lunchboxes and bring to school to share with their friends, some of whom have food allergies. These are now a staple in our pantry – my wife and I love them just as much as the kids do!

Flavorful Features:

From the Ground Up makes other delicious snacks that your family is sure to love:

• Butternut Squash crackers
• Cauliflower crackers
• Cauliflower pretzels
• Cauliflower tortilla chips
• and much more!

The Icing on the Cake:

If you have a picky eater who doesn’t love eating their veggies, From the Ground Up’s Butternut Squash Pretzels are a great way to help. They boast the same, familiar look and feel of pretzels, but with a yummy sweet and salty flavor and added nutrients from the veggies.

Time to Eat?!

Grab a handful of these butternut squash pretzels when you want to balance out a meal with some vegetables, or just add an extra nutritious punch to an already veggie-packed meal. 

Good to Go?

Throw some pretzels into a baggie or to-go container to add some crunch to your child’s lunchbox!

Mix it Up!

These pretzels are a great substitute for croutons in your favorite salad!

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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 doesn’t love feeding their kids snacks made with REAL ingredients? We think food should taste good AND make you feel good too! That’s why we love The Good Crisp Company; their line of potato crisps is made with simple, clean ingredients that your whole family will love! Your kids will love the variety of flavors and their tubes that are the perfect size for little hands. The Good Crisp Company’s resealable snack-size containers are a no-brainer addition to school lunches. Not to mention, all of their chips are gluten-free and made without any artificial colors or flavors! What’s not to love?

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like these crunchy chips!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

With so many kids and therefore many different food preferences in our house, it can be hard to find one snack that everyone enjoys. I’m so happy I found The Good Crisp Company! I love the clean ingredients while my kids love the flavors and crunch – and there’s a flavor for everybody! The snack-size containers are just perfect to add to their lunchboxes, and I always keep some stashed in our car for an emergency snack when we’re on the go!

Flavorful Features:

The Good Crisp Company’s potato crisps come in five delicious flavors:

• Classic Original
• Outback BBQ
• Sea Salt & Vinegar
• Aged White Cheddar
• Sour Cream & Onion

The Icing on the Cake:

The Good Crisp Company uses real ingredients to make their chips! They are gluten-free, non-GMO, and made without any artificial colors or flavors. Their product and manufacturing facility are free from the following allergens: egg, wheat and gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish, and sesame seeds. 

Time to Eat?!

When you’re in the mood for a savory, crunchy snack, reach for The Good Crisp Company chips!

Good to Go?

The Good Crisp Company makes mini, 1.6 ounce containers in the Classic Original and Sour Cream & Onion flavors that are a great emergency snack on the go. It’s just enough so that mom or dad can snag a few chips after your little one has had their share!

Mix it Up!

The Creative Kitchen team loves a nostalgic moment and enjoys putting chips in their sandwich for a crunch!

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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.