Balance your kids’ snacking habits with the B KIDS Bar
July 23rd, 2009
I try to make sure my kids eat healthy snacks, at least the three out of five times I catch them snacking. The problem I have is finding healthy snacks they truly enjoy. Fortunately their fans of the Fiber One bars, which I can buy by the case at Costco, and also enjoy a good drinkable or squeezable yogurt. But after that I tend to run out of options. That’s why I was excited when Balance asked me to review their new B KIDS Bar, a “delicious and nutritious way to help feed kids’ growing brains and bodies.”
Who isn’t happy to support healthy brain development? We already have them slated to become a doctor, lawyer, dentist and auto mechanic. (Okay, so maybe that last one doesn’t require years of education but it is still very important when it comes to helping out your aging parents.) The new B KIDS Bar is available in chocolate chip and peanut butter flavors and is made with whole grain oats, wheat and rice and provides at least 8 grams of whole grains (for energy—wait, do I want my kids to have more energy?) along with iron, zinc, choline and Vitamins B1, B6 and B12. Gotta love those B vitamins for a healthy nervous system!
So the bars are packed with good-for-kids ingredients and sound appetizing but do they past my kids’ sometimes picky palettes? Um, YES. Those things were gone in about two days flat. Granted, I have four kids all on solid foods and I made sure to taste-test each flavor as well, but I can’t remember another snack disappearing as quickly from the pantry. Good thing I can find Balance’s B KIDS Bars at my local Target store because it looks like I’ll need to restock ASAP. They are a bit on the pricier side at alomst $4 a box, but if you alternate them with another healthy snack like a Fiber One bar, piece of fruit, yogurt, raisins, etc., you can add variety and nutrition to their snacking habit. Sounds like a plan to me!—Emily
*** Giveaway! Balance is giving away one box of each flavor to two Daily Dish readers! Please leave a comment with a valid email address for our drawing. We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: July 30, 2009 (midnight). The winners will have 24 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be chosen.
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- Congratulations to Gina S. and Lisa C., the winners of the B KIDS giveaway! Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the review and add a comment. Keep reading the Daily Dish for your chance to participate in more giveaways!
July 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
I’m with you, finding a healty snack they actually enjoy is kind of a challenge in my home. These sound like they might be yummy!
Gina S.
July 27th, 2009 at 9:01 am
mmm, these sound delish. we’re always trying to find yummier, healthier snacks for the family.
July 27th, 2009 at 11:02 am
These bars would be great to throw in the bag for those out and about snacks! Can’t beat healthy snacks!
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Oh we have to try these!!
July 28th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
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July 30th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I’d love to try these, healthy snacks are always awesome!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
These look great since it’s healthy & I’m sure my daughter would like packaging as well!
September 8th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Can I just tell you a review about these? I was the winner of this giveaway and I have 2 very picky eaters…My middle child is 7 and he WILL NOT try anything new. Somehow I convienced him to take a bite and would yopu believe HE LOVED THESE! They sent me the peanut butter (my fave) and chocolate ( his fave) My oldest like them too, but she will try new things so ‘I wasn’t as shocked that she like them.. Thanks so much for these posts, I probably wouldn’t have ever tried these without have winning them. You are too awesome to share all of your ideas and new products! I love Boutique Cafe!