What’s in Daijia’s Lunch Box?

Daijia reminded me today that it was her day on Mom on the Run. She was also quick to remind me that I forgot about her last week so we have some catching up to do. She actually has three new product finds to share, so let’s get snacking!

The first new item in her lunch box is from my new favorite peanut butter find: Peanut Butter and Company Dark Chocolate Dreams.

When I was in New York City a few weeks ago I had a few destinations that I had to visit. The Peanut Butter and Co was one of those places. I have heard a lot about this tiny little place in Greenwich Village. Not only did I get to have a sandwich there (The Elvis-A grilled peanut Butter sandwich, stuffed with bananas and honey- I highly recommend this sammie—YUMMY!) I also was able to buy a jar of peanut butter. My biggest mistake was only buying one jar because this peanut butter is fantastic. They have many different flavors of peanut butter but I was drawn to the Dark Chocolate Dreams. Like the company says it is like a peanut butter cup in jar but only better and more natural tasting. It contains no cholesterol, no trans-fats, no hydrogenated oils, and no high-fructose corn syrup. It is also gluten-free, vegan, and certified kosher pareve by the Orthodox Union. Daijia has really been enjoying this for meat free Fridays. I had to promise her that I would take her to The Peanut Butter and Co the next time we visit NYC. They do ship, so if you want a jar you can visit there online store.

Next up in Daijia’s lunch box is Snikiddy Chocolate Chip Bites.

After many different label reading experiences of snack size cookies, I have finally found one that I can approve for Daijia’s lunch box. These yummy bite size cookies are:

• All Natural
• Made with whole wheat flour, real butter and unrefined cane sugar
• Good source of Whole Grains
• Good source of Fiber
• No Trans Fats, No Hydrogenated Oils, No Preservatives

and “they taste great” says kid foodie Daijia. You cannot go wrong when you use all natural ingredients. They also have cheese puffs in snack size packs. Daijia is on the look out for the Pizza flavored ones. You can find these at Whole Foods Market if you are looking for a great sweet treat.

Last thing that Daijia would like to share is an organic bar made for kids!! This bar is created by Organic Food Bar Kids.

Daijia’s particular favorite flavor (she likes them all) is the Chocolate Brownie Crunch. The ingredients are awesome for a developing athletic kid like Daijia.

Ingredients

Organic Cashew Butter, Organic Dates, Organic Agave Nectar, Organic Bio Sprouts^TM – Flax, Organic Brown Rice Protein, Organic Cocoa Powder, Organic Rice Crisps and Lots of Love!

Daijia is a long distance runner(ran her first 5k in 28 minutes at age 9) and is always looking for great quick snack that is going to get her through a run or good snack for after a race. This bar is definitely kid friendly and comes in other great flavors like cherry pie and apple pie. This is a keeper for our racing season.

Thanks to Snikiddy and Organic Food Bar for letting us sample so great kid friendly snacks. Daijia has been the talk of her class with her great snack finds!

Stay tuned for a great steak recipe and Vegetarian Wednesday! Have a great night!