Have you ever wanted something that will make it easier to get your kids excited about eating their fruits and vegetables? Sticky Lickits edible stickers are The Creative Kitchen’s favorite thing to make eating fruits and vegetables that much more enjoyable. These edible stickers are exactly what they sound like – stickers that are edible! You peel it off, stick it on your favorite piece of fruit or vegetable, and then they instantly dissolve in your mouth. Sticky Lickits have no sugar, no GMO’s, no soy, no dairy, no peanuts or tree nuts, and no artificial ingredients! Little eaters can maximize their fruit and veggie fun by choosing a sticker of their liking and use them whenever they want to spruce up an apple, pear, or baby carrot.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

My apple tastes extra yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I’ve never thought about the idea of having an edible sticker but now that I’ve tried it, they make eating fruits and vegetables so much more fun – definitely an entertaining dining activity!. Sticky Lickits are such a creative and enjoyable way to eat our fruits and veggies and my kids look forward to sticking them on their fruits every day.

Flavorful Features:

Sticky Lickits edible stickers come in many designs:

• Sesame Street
• Paw Patrol
• SpongeBob Squarepants
• Doodle Dums
• Making Faces

Time to Eat?!

Sticky Lickits make things simple. All you do is peel off the sticker, lick it, and stick it onto whatever fruit or vegetable you want to eat, any time of 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.

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.

Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a bite of fresh fruit, like a juicy apple or strawberry. Here at The Creative Kitchen, we love satisfying our cravings, whatever they might be and wherever they may happen! When we’re in the mood for a fruity treat on the go, we reach for BEAR Nibbles super sour strawberry-apple yoyos. These snacks are perfect to throw into your purse or your kiddo’s lunchbox! Not only are they are full of fruit and fiber, but they’re also vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. In fact, they’re made from 100% fruits and vegetables. Your whole family will love their sweet taste and sour kick!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

They taste like sour candy worms!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

There’s no question as to why BEAR Nibbles Super sour strawberry-apple yoyos are adored in my home. These travel-sized treats are chewy, fruity, and packed with a ton of goodness. And their sour kick adds a fun twist! They’re made with lemons, pumpkin, strawberry, apple, pear, and absolutely no hidden ingredients. We love this sweet and sour treat for after-school snacking or a quick dessert after dinner.

Flavorful Features:

BEAR Nibbles Yoyos come in five other fun flavors:

• Strawberry
• Mango
• Apple
• Raspberry
• Super sour mango & apple

The Icing on the Cake:

BEAR Nibbles Super sour strawberry-apple yoyos are an all-around great snack to have on hand. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, non-GMO, and made with 100% real fruits and vegetables!

Time to Eat?!

When your sweet tooth is acting up, satisfy your craving with BEAR Nibbles Super sour strawberry-apple yoyos! Perfect for anytime-snacking, whenever you’re craving a fruity treat with a sour twist

Good to Go?

BEAR Nibbles Yoyos are made for on the go snacking! They’re individually wrapped, making them perfect to throw into your purse or your child’s backpack.

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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.

Do you have any picky eaters in your house? It’s not uncommon for young children to resist certain foods, especially veggies. Did you know that the majority of kids ages 1 to 18 do not meet the daily recommended intake for vegetables? PERDUE^® is working to change that with its new line of veggie-packed chicken nuggets and patties, CHICKEN PLUS™. These chicken and plant-based nuggets, tenders, and patties pack 10 grams of protein and 1/4 cup of cauliflower and chickpeas into every serving!

PERDUE^® is hosting its first-ever America’s Pickiest Eater Contest, where you could win a year’s supply of CHICKEN PLUS™ products, 2,000 pounds of product to donate to the school of their choice…and the title of America’s Pickiest Eater! From now until March 1, 2020, submit your funniest, most outrageous photo or video of your child’s picky eater moments for a chance to win. Submissions will be judged based on quality, creativity, and originality.

You can submit your photos in one of two ways:

1. Upload nomination on www.AmericasPickiestEater.com

2. Follow @PerdueChicken on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Post an original photo/video to your own Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook account, write a caption with a brief description of your nomination and use the hashtags #AmericasPickestEater and #Contest

For more information about the CHICKEN PLUS™ line or America’s Pickiest Eater Contest, visit the PERDUE^® website!

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.

If you struggle to get your picky eaters the essential nutrients they need, you’re not alone. It can be tricky when your kids only like a certain number of foods. We’re here to help! You and your little ones will love Otamot‘s nutritious and delicious pasta sauce. Packed with a handful of vitamins and ten organic vegetables, this sauce provides the nutrition your kids need, while satisfying their taste buds and tummies! This versatile addition to your pantry will become a staple in your household!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Yummy Sauce! It’s my favorite with meatballs.

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I have loved Otamot’s pasta sauce ever since I first discovered it! My kids aren’t big fans of vegetables in general, and this sauce makes it so easy to get them the nutrients they’re missing out on. There’s no added sugar or preservatives, which is super important to me. It’s also packed with vitamins and healthy oils, and just tastes really good! Overall this is a great product that I always have in pantry!

The Icing on the Cake:

Otamot sauce is made from 10 organic vegetables, including sweet potato, butternut squash, spinach, and red beet. There’s no added sugar or preservatives, and it’s non-GMO!

Time to Eat?!

Otamot sauce is a great addition to any meal – lunch or dinner! Add it to pasta, chicken, soups, or casseroles for an extra punch of flavor and nutrients!

Mix it Up!

Great for kids who shy away from the spices in salsa to add as the tomato flavor in tacos, burritos, or nachos.

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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 we find ways to make mealtime easier for mom and dad, while still providing nutrients and delicious taste! That’s why we love Perdue Chicken Plus Chicken Breast and Vegetable Tenders! They will quickly become a staple for you and your family; they’re easy to store and prepare, and are a versatile addition to your freezer. Made with all-natural ingredients, these chicken breast and vegetable tenders are a good source of protein and fiber, and they even have 1/4 cup of vegetables per serving! Your kids won’t know the difference, but you will! 

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love this chicken! It’s yummy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

There are a lot of things I love about Perdue’s Chicken Plus Chicken Breast and Vegetable Tenders, but my favorite part is that there’s a 1/4 cup of cauliflower and chickpea in every serving! My kids think these are so tasty, and they’re so easy to prepare, not to mention the protein and fiber they provide as well. The shape is perfect for little kids’ hands – all around this is a family favorite!

Flavorful Features:

Perdue offers two other shapes of their Chicken Plus line: Dino Nuggets and Patties!

The Icing on the Cake:

Perdue Chicken Plus Chicken Breast and Vegetable Tenders are made with 100% natural ingredients and no antibiotics. The three different shapes offer some fun variety for your meals!

Time to Eat?!

These chicken breast and vegetable tenders are a great option for busy evenings when you don’t have a lot of time to prepare dinner. Pop these in the oven and voilà! A nutritious meal ready in minutes with almost no prep required!

Mix it Up!

Once cooked, chop up these chicken breast and vegetable tenders and add them to a stir fry or salad. Even a great addition to a sandwich for the lunchbox!

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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.

Calling all pasta lovers: there’s a new pasta on the scene and it’s changing the dinner game big time! It’s time to talk about Veggiecraft Farms and their mouth-watering vegetable-based pastas. Using just three simple ingredients – cauliflower, peas, and lentils – Veggiecraft Farms has created nutritional pastas that are high in fiber and protein, packed full of vitamins, and low in sodium and carbohydrates. Needless to say, these natural, vegetable-based pastas will make for a filling, well-balanced dinner that the entire family is sure to enjoy!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love the spaghetti the most! The noodles are fun to eat!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I absolutely LOVE Veggiecraft Farms because the pastas are packed full of so many nutrients and it tastes just like regular pasta. I never thought I’d see the day when my kids begged for cauliflower, lentils, and peas for dinner, but they can’t get enough of the Veggiecraft Farms spaghetti! They’re great for families with food allergies because they’re gluten-free and dairy-free. On top of that, the Veggiecraft Farms website has some great pasta recipes that don’t take long at all to prepare, and the high protein from the vegetables means full stomachs and happy faces in our household!

Flavorful Features:

Veggiecraft Farms makes both spaghetti and penne pasta shapes. You can purchase them separately in packs of four or get the variety pack, which includes two boxes of penne and two boxes of spaghetti. Check out their website for some delicious pasta recipes, including Cauliflower Pesto and Sundried Tomato Pasta.

The Icing on the Cake:

In addition to being non-GMO, these high protein pastas are vegan and kosher. The cauliflower is a great source of Vitamin C, vitamin K, and omega-3s, while the lentils give you sustained energy. Additionally, the peas are rich in antioxidants and full of vitamins which aid in eye health.

Time to Eat?!

Veggiecraft Farms pasta is full of protein and doesn’t take long to prepare, which makes it the perfect meal for family dinners. Any extras can always be refrigerated and eaten for lunch the next 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.

Is there anything better than a bag of chips at lunch? What about a bag of chips made from farm-fresh ingredients like sweet potato, kale, beets, and spinach? The Better Chip uses fresh, bold ingredients to create authentically flavored bags of chips perfect for any occasion! We love the Spinach and Kale chips – your kids are sure to love them too. Made with only five simple ingredients, these better-for-you chips make for guilt-free snacking the whole family will enjoy!

Thank you to The Better Chip for being a Goody Bag Sponsor of the LA Kids Food Festival on August 17th + 18th!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like putting the green chips in my sandwiches because it makes them crunchier!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

These chips are the perfect lunch-box filler. My kids love the Spinach and Kale flavor, which I love because it hasn’t always been easy trying to get them to eat their greens! I love that these chips are made with simple ingredients and are non-GMO. They’re delicious and taste really fresh. My husband has gotten into them too – he loves grabbing a bag of Sweet Potato Plantain chips to munch on during long car rides!

Flavorful Features:

The Better Chip has a variety of vegetable-packed classic chip flavors to choose from:

• Spinach and Kale
• Jalapeño
• Beet

Check out their square chips, which come in five unique combo flavors: 

• Sweet Potato Plantain
• Kale and Chia
• Chipotle and Poblano 
• Beet and Flax
• Jalapeño and Cilantro

The Icing on the Cake:

In addition to being whole grain and farm-fresh, The Better Chip chips are vegan, non-GMO, and gluten free! Plus, the authentic taste of the fresh vegetables in each bag of chips is delicious!

Time to Eat?!

The Better Chip’s Spinach and Kale chips are perfect for lunch, especially when paired with a deli sandwich. You can also grab a bag for a long car ride or as a nutritious snack between after-school activities!

Good to Go?

The Better Chip’s single-serving chip bags are perfect to grab for on the go snacking when you want a boost of nutrients!

Mix it Up!

Dip the Spinach and Kale chips in some dark chocolate for a sweet treat that is actually full of fresh veggies! The kids will love the mix of smooth chocolate and crunchy chips!

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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.