KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars

There’s a new granola bar being released on February 13th and we can’t wait! We recently had the opportunity to try out KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars for ourselves and the kids went through 2 boxes in just a few days. Now they’re asking for more.

Found in the dairy aisle or refrigerated case, each KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bar combines real milk with whole grain granola and other tasty and nutritious ingredients like fruit or roasted nuts, while offering 30% of your daily recommended value of calcium.

We’re a family that’s constantly on-the-go so finding healthy snacks that the kids actually want to eat can sometimes be a challenge. Usually just the words granola bar will send them running in the opposite direction. So when we received our shipment of KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars I decided to try it first.

OMG. Because these bars are from the fridge they were very refreshing especially in the afternoon. The cool fruit and granola made for the perfect snack during a time when I’m usually reaching for the chips or cookies. I also liked that the bars were chewy instead of crunchy. Some of the other crunchy granola bars I’ve tried were a little too dry and always hurt the roof of my mouth. But best of all they tasted great! Being that I’m not a big fan of milk I liked the idea that these bars have 30% of the recommended daily allowance of calcium . . . and you can’t even taste it!

But what about the kids?

Yes, KRAFT MILKBITES are a hit in my home and we can’t wait to stock up when it’s released to the public. Check them out in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store.

This post was written for KRAFT who provided the complimentary product in exchange for our honest review.

Review: Sweetriot Chocolate

I was born and raised in England so I’m biased and have to say Cadbury’s chocolate has to be one of the best chocolates out there.  The Swiss chocolate comes a close second but unfortunately American chocolate doesn’t hit the spot for me.  The cocoa and butter ratio seems to be off and it tastes like watered down chocolate with a whole lot of sugar.

However, I have to eat my words as I just met Sweetriot chocolate the other day.  Sweetriot is a small mission-based company in NYC which strives to build tasty little morsels for a different generation.  Plus, Sweetriot is human, globally responsible, irreverent and built for a new generation.  Sweetriot uses recyclable, reusable packaging which features original artwork by emerging artists, and only uses all-natural, healthy ingredients for sweetriot’s dark chocolate.

We received the sweetriot minis and a sampling of the sweet riotbar including sweetriot’s NEW riotBar available in Pure 60% Dark Chocolate with Crunch Nibs.  I have to say these are just heavenly.  The high cocoa content is up there and so is the taste and now I can say sweetriot features a close third to Cadbury’s and Swiss Chocolates – this is a commendable jump for American chocolate.   Each square is only 20 calories so indulgence is allowed.  Plus, with their ecosocial mission there is no longer guilt by chocolate.  I’m so glad WholeFoods sell these chocolate as I can head over for my proper chocolate fix.

BUY IT

The sweetriot minis (Only available in 70% dark chocolate), come in a box of 24 squares for $19.99 or 90 squares for $29.99 are perfect for the holiday stocking.  And the sweetriot’s NEW riotBar available in Pure 60% Dark Chocolate with Crunch Nibs, Pure 70% Dark Chocolate and Pure 85% Dark Chocolate is perfect as a hostess gift or just for those quite moments when a little chocolate high is needed.  Both are available exclusively at Sweetriot.

Disclosure: Sweetriot chocolate provided a sample for our honest opinion.  Other opinions may vary.

Bormioli Rocco Glassware

Seeing all the news about the toxins that can be in plastics these days, I’m just a little bit concerned about the containers I use to store my food in.  Enter Bormioli Rocco Glassware products.

With generations of history in glass making, this Italian company has come up with some fresh and fun designs that get the job done in a modern, safe, and economical way.

The Frigoverre glass storage containers come as singles or sets of 2 or 3 to meet all your storage needs.

My Review

We received a three piece set that would be perfect for lunches.  The three different sizes could easily hold a main dish and two sides.  However, we don’t have any need for take out lunches so we use them to store our leftovers.  Because they are glass I can easily reheat the food and then serve it to my children.  My older son likes to eat right out of the container because of its fun snowflake design.

They recommend opening the lid before microwaving, but the lid is plastic so I wouldn’t put it in the microwave at all.  The edges are soft to get a great seal and keep your food fresh longer as well as open easily.

There is also a little frosted glass section on the side that you can write on with a pencil.  It then washes off easily for your next use.  Perfect for dating your leftovers so you know how old they are!  Or maybe that’s just me…

If you’re looking for some fun, safe glassware to replace your plastics may I suggest you see all the options that Bormioli has to offer?  There are some very gorgeous “grown up” products as well!

To view Bormioli Rocco’s products I recommend you look them up on Amazon as I have consistently had a hard time getting their webpage to load.

This post was written for Bormioli Rocco who provided the complimentary products in exchange for my honest review.

HappySqueeze & HappyMorning Organic Smoothies Review

HappyFamily foods has been providing delicious organic purees for babies and toddlers for quite a while.  My son loved the HappyBaby purees and gobbled them down every time without fail. They have added to their product line to include HappySqueeze and HappyMorning Organic Smoothies. With five different flavors from which to choose, your child can enjoy a snack on-the-go or in the morning without making a mess!

About HappySqueeze & Happy Morning Smoothies

Organic super breakfast smoothies made from yogurt, fruit and the super grain Salba®. Our smoothies are high in Omega 3s, fiber, protein, calcium and iron. There is as much protein as an egg in each package. Our convenient on-the-go packaging does not need to be refrigerated before use. Our smoothies are a healthy start perfect for your morning commute, energy for your workout, or for your child’s lunchbox. A delicious snack the whole family can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

The smoothies are available in these 5 flavors:

• Super Orange & Pumpkin
• Super Pom, Apple & Peack
• Super YumBerry & Apple
• Super Banana
• Super Cinnamon

My Thoughts

We received one of each of the new HappySqueeze & HappyMorning Organic Smoothies to try. Liam has always loved HappyBaby purees and yogurt bites! I couldn’t wait for him to try the new smoothies. I found out from the baby purees that he loves pumpkin, so we tried the  Super Orange & Pumpkin first. Of course, he ate every bit of it and was looking for me. It’s not only a delicious breakfast or snack on-the-go, but is very nutritious with grains, fiber and antioxidants to keep your body healthy.

I love that I can throw these in the diaper bag or even my purse. The containers are small and durable, which means I don’t have to worry about them exploding and some inopportune moment. Even my toddler gave the Super YumBerry & Apple rave reviews and he is a very picky eater. If you are looking for a great snack and fast breakfast for the kiddos, these are definitely the way to go!

This post was written for HappyBaby who provided the complimentary product in exchange for my honest review.

 

 

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