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A delicious gluten-free version of the recipe that every kid loves! Farm animals vegetable GF pasta is irresistibly appealing even for the fussiest eater. Kid-friendly, adult approved! Pack this homemade goodness into our food flask/thermos to take to school, work or your next big adventure! 

An unusual, but pleasantly surprising combination creates this decadent, really moist and chocolatey cake that kids (and adults) will wolf down and not be any the wiser about the hidden veggie content!

Did you know that avocado is actually a fruit? It is especially good for the kids as the presence of folic acid helps bones and muscles growth. These muffins are tasty, super healthy and simple to make! Avocado is a great substitute and a healthier version of butter or oil that is normally used in baking to provide mouthful and richer flavour.

I discovered Kiwigarden’s freeze-dried apple slices when my first son was around 10 months old and I was on a hunt for healthier snack options for him. It was love from the first bite! If you never heard of freeze-dried products you will be thrilled to know that there are no nutrients lost during this modern manufacturing process that involves removing all the water content in the frozen state of the product. 

Making sushi at home is super easy when you have these little helpers. Sushi used to be a special treat for me until I finally learned how to make it at home. Now they are a staple in our household and a lunchbox essential for my toddler.

With this post, we are opening a series of reviews of the products that we are stocking here at Healthy Snacks NZ by explaining why we believe they are a healthier choice for the kids.

These cheesy puffs are super easy to make! You only need four ingredients and some basic tools to make these bad boys but I guarantee you and your wee one(s) will have lots of fun mixing, kneading and cutting different shapes out of the dough.

These power muffins are made with freeze-dried peas and corn and sweetened with tomato sauce. A delicious breakfast, lunch or snack on-the-go, these muffins can be frozen for even busier days.

This vibrant, flavorsome cauliflower and peas cheese bake will convince even an extreme veggie-hater in the opposite. A super easy recipe that the whole family will love.

The rolled oats are packed with fibre, peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats, while carrots natural taste adds sweetness. Even the fussiest toddler will not spot carrots because once you mix everything it camouflages exceptionally well.