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Kid-Friendly Road Trip Munchies: The Best (Mostly) Organic Snacks for Kids

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This morning I was reviewing our summer calendar to get an idea of just how low key things might be over the next few months. I was a little surprised by what I saw, though! Our summer is going to be fun, but BUSY. It includes quite a few road trips for some fun family time together. We have several day trips planned, as well as a few plane trips. In all cases, though, there will be plenty of time together in the car, and that means that I need to get my snack strategy together.

I’m setting aside some great options right now, many of which I purchased from Thrive Market (details on how to get a sweet discount off your order at the end of the post), and a few that were sent to us and got rave reviews from my kiddos. So now I present some of my favorite (mostly) organic snacks for kids that are just perfect for all those summer road trips!

best organic snacks for kids

These are snacks that might be found in conventional grocery stores now (times have changed for the better!) or they may be items you’d have better luck finding online. Let’s break down what we are currently loving and will be joyfully snacking on all summer.

1. Pamela’s Whenever Bars (found at Thrive Market, also available on Amazon). To me these taste like super awesome breakfast cookies. Love that they are loaded with 180mg of Omega 3 fatty acids! Gluten-free, too. Very filling!

2. Organic Slammers (sent to us, find them at Target). Hands-down, these are my kids favorite squeezes. I love the inclusion of super foods!

3. Smithfield Ready, Snack, Go (sent to us, find at Walmart)! So these aren’t organic, but they get MAJOR points for being a completely different type of snack. This is a travel-ready roll up of meat and cheese. They have a nice variety of flavors from which to choose. Obviously this needs to not travel for too long without refrigeration, but I think it’s the perfect choice for 10 minutes into your trip when the first child announces s/he is hungry (you know it will happen). What a great way to get a little protein in, too.

smithfield ready, snack, go!

4. Little Duck Organics (sent to us, find on Amazon). These are especially good if you have toddlers in tow, but even if you are past that season of life, grab some of those tiny fruits. They are SOOO yum! Definitely take a look at their wide variety of products. Something for everyone in the car, I promise.
little duck organics 5. Earth Balance PB Popps (purchased at Thrive Market, also on Amazon). We are total popcorn fanatics in my house, and also peanut butter lovers. So what’s not to love about the combo? This is a gluten-free, dairy free treat if you are looking to avoid either. The bag is resealable, but there’s no way you won’t rip through the whole bag in one shot, especially is everyone in the car wants a bite!

6. Back to Nature Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies (Thrive Market, also on Amazon). Cookies are obviously going to be a big hit, and I especially like these because each child gets a bag, which will cut down on the arguing over who got to eat more cookies. I like Back to Nature because there’s no HFCS and because the company uses Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, which means enjoying this yummy chocolate isn’t coming at a cost to the community where it is being grown.

7. Clif Kid Organic ZBars (Thrive Market, also on Amazon). We are going to be catching a very early morning flight on one of our trips this summer, which means breakfast that day is going to be weird. That’s when I’ll be reaching for these bars to help give my kiddos some great fuel for the start of their day. My husband also loved Clif bars as a teenager, so he feels brand loyal to them, and loved seeing that they have a line for kids, now.

8. Nutiva O’Coconut (sent to us, also on Amazon). This is one of my very favorite snacks EVAH. My kids will be lucky if they get to eat one of these with me in the same car, because I will want to hoard them, for sure. They taste like coconut macaroons, guys. Little chunks of heaven, I tell you!

So that’s what we are going to be packing up on our trips this summer. I hope I exposed you to some stuff that’s totally new to you. Pick a few out and give them a try and see what you think! And if you want to try shopping at Thrive Market online, feel free to use my referral link because that gives you 30 days of free shopping (there’s a yearly membership fee beyond that) AND 15% off your first order (that’s a pretty sweet discount off a grocery bill!). Go forth and get all the yummy snacks!

 

 

Tasty Brand: Awesome Organic Snack Options for Kids

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Once again, I’ve got a great company that you definitely need to check out if you have a baby who is ready to start solids!

Tasty Brand is a delightful company that offers organic baby cereals and baby foods as well as cereal bars and snacks for your toddler, child, or even yourself! Everything that they make is organic, too!

One product I didn’t get to try but that I’d love to highlight is their frozen baby food. This is the only company I have seen, so far, that offers this, and I think it is amazing! I’m so glad to see these as an option for moms and dads, because sometimes you are too short on time to make your own food, and it is always good to have a little something stashed away in the freezer for those moments! Grandparents and other relatives or caregivers can also keep these tucked away in the freezer for when baby comes over for a visit.

tasty brand fruit snacks We tried two products in the Tasty Brand line, and love them both. First, we went for the organic fruit snacks. I was a little hesitant at first, worrying that Darah might choke on them. I had nothing to fear. Her little chompers went right to work on these! Also, they aren’t as chewy as most other fruit snacks out there, and dissolve in your mouth fairly quickly. I can also report from first hand knowledge that they are REALLY good.

Next, we went for the multi-grain baby cereal. Previously we used Earth’s Best, which offered very fine flakes. At least I always thought they were fine. And then I saw what Tasty Brand offered. You guys, this stuff looks like fish food! They are large flakes, but look more like snow than real food. It is the coolest thing! We keep baby cereals in our cabinet to help thicken up food for Darah. And you know what? I’d keep this stuff on hand to help thicken up our own food, too! Sometimes my soups are just too runny, and using Tasty Brand cereals is a great solution because you can add just a touch or a whole bunch, and the flavor is downright unnoticeable (this is a good thing, in this case).

tasty brand carrot cake Overall, I’m really impressed with the quality of food that Tasty Brand offers. I will definitely be purchasing their organic cereal bars in the future. What an awesome snack option. Darah eats a lot of cheerios and cheese, and these will bring some variety in, which I’m sure will make her happy!

Buy it!: Use the zip locator to find your nearest store carrying Tasty Brand, or purchase it on Amazon or Diapers.com. I think you’ll be really impressed with what you purchase!

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