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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Snacktivate Review

Like most parents, I'm always on the lookout for healthy snacks for my kids. The problem is that healthy and tasty are not always synonymous to little kids. Trying to find a snack that is both nutritious and delicious is a struggle for me.

When Mom Central said that they were looking for bloggers to review Kellog's Snacktivate, I was happy to do so. I received two boxes of Frosted Mini-Shredded Wheat and a take-a-long cup with spoon. The bottom part of the cup can be placed in the freezer so that the snacks or cereal can be kept cool on the go. A recipe for cookies was also included.

I'll be the first to admit that cooking just isn't my thing, but this recipe was pretty easy. I also liked that I had all the ingredients on hand. I had to crush 60 pieces of cereal, but that was simple. As I was making these cookies, I thought to myself that they were very similar to peanut butter cookies except that there was cereal in them. Sure enough they tasted just like crunchy peanut butter cookies.

My kids really enjoyed them. I was pleased that they were getting fiber as well as protein. It worked well as a snack. Plus, it was nice that a single cookie was filling to them.

Hosting a playgroup or looking for a fun craft to do? Included was also a recipe to make Sassy Sun Pops. Basically you take the cookie dough from that same recipe, press in almonds and flax seeds, and add a lollipop type stick. Voila! You have totally cool cookies that look like flowers. And what kid doesn't love eating things off a stick.

These aren't the only recipes that the website offers. In fact there are 12 different healthy snack recipes broken down by season. There's also a lot of other info on nutrition and eating healthy. Be sure to check it out!

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