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It can be tricky to find ways to keep your child’s diet healthy without cutting out all the foods they actually want to eat. While finding a healthy, non-vegan cookie recipe that actually tastes good can be difficult, vegan cookies are an excellent option as they’re both tasty and free of the processed ingredients that make most treats so unhealthy!Kids who won’t eat vegetables can make parents feel like they’re failing at their job, but the truth is that there are healthy (and delicious) options even for the pickiest eater. Below, learn about what makes vegan cookies a healthy choice for your child, and check out Baked Smart Cookie’s online shop or store locator to find the perfect healthy cookie for your family! What Makes a Baked Smart Cookie Vegan? We’ve all heard of veganism, which is not eating any animal products. But for those who don’t practice this lifestyle, it can be a shock to discover how much eating vegan can affect your diet. Of course, meat is off the table, but your traditional cookie recipe will also face quite a few cuts! Veganism can mean no milk, no eggs, no yogurt, and no butter, which are all essentials in most desserts. If you’re also working to cut out soy and peanuts, your ingredient list may begin to look a little sparse!Thankfully, there are all sorts of plant-based options and alternatives to these traditional ingredients. Coconut is often used to replicate the consistency of milk, meaning there are vegan solutions to butter, yogurts, and milk itself! Plus, there are all sorts of options when it comes to replacing eggs. Are Vegan Cookies Healthier? As you can see, there are lots of unhealthy ingredients that vegan cookies just don’t use. Butter, for instance, can be high in both cholesterol and hormones - and eggs can too. Simply put, vegan baking alternatives are just healthier.Still, vegan cookies aren’t a miraculous calorie-free food. You can add tons of sugar to a recipe even if you’ve cut out all the milk and eggs. Vegan cookies still need a source of fat to replace the butter, as well as flour and, of course, sugar. However, with careful choices and a genius baking process (if we may say so ourselves), Baked Smart Cookies manage to pack an incredible nutritional punch without loading your kids up on fats and sugars! What Makes Baked Smart Cookies the Ultimate Healthy Cookie? Not only are each one of our Baked Smart Cookies loaded with half a cup of fruits and vegetables, but we also don’t use any preservatives, artificial flavors, or super-processed ingredients that can make our cookie unhealthy. We use organic, enriched, unbleached flour, organic chocolate chips, and good ol’ organic applesauce to make our cookies tasty and healthy.With kale, broccoli, and carrots inside, you’d think our cookies would taste like a salad! Instead, we balance these flavors with organic cane sugar and vanilla bean extract, bananas, strawberries, pineapples, and more to make one delicious healthy cookie!Baked Smart Cookies are a great source of both fruits and vegetables, but your kids won’t taste them! This makes our cookies a life-saver for moms with kids who just won’t eat vegetables. Order your Baked Smart Cookies today to help keep your picky eaters healthy and happy! Find a Store Near Me Order My Box Online

Being parents ourselves, at Baked Smart, we understand that making sure our children eat all their fruits and veggies while introducing healthy alternatives can be a challenge...well, fret no more!Introducing: Baked Smart Cookie—a delicious chocolate chip cookie jam-packed with eight organic superfoods providing a full

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Parents and older siblings are usually the first role models that kids are exposed to, and these kiddos are likely to mimic the eating habits of the adults and older siblings in their lives, especially if everyone is getting their full servings of veggies and fruits from one Baked Smart Cookie.Because of this, it’s important to think about all the ways you are seen as a role model and how you can help the little ones develop solid eating choices in the long term. Developing Healthy Dietary Habits The first step in the journey toward healthy eating behaviors begins with modelling the actions and attitudes you wish your child to adopt for themselves. Simply put, you should be willing to try new foods so that your little one(s) try those same foods. Limiting the kinds of foods your household has access to is another important trick for getting on track to healthy eating. Be mindful of the foods you bring home, and create grocery shopping lists that promote freshness and non-processed ingredients. Setting Goals Together and More Tips for Improving Eating Habits Research shows that kids with parents who eat a healthy balance of fruits and vegetables are likely to eat these same foods themselves. Likewise, parents who indulge in more snacks and less healthy foods will have children who copy these choices.That is to say, however, our smart cookies merge the best of both of those worlds with the nutrition of four fruits and four veggies, rounded out with that rich chocolatey goodness kids love, but either way, having goals and setting up tips now will only help the kiddos later. Consider: Making Meal Time a Family Activity - Sharing meals is the perfect opportunity for kids to see healthy eating habits. Family breakfasts, lunches, or dinners are a great chance for kids to sit down and be more open to try new foods when they see their loved ones enjoying the same stuff. Discussing Favorite Foods - Have conversations centered on eating healthy foods and share which foods or dishes are your favorite. An honest and open talk with your kids lets you know what types of food may be less appetizing to your little one(s). This important info also fills you in on what you can do to introduce them to alternatives or even develop creative recipe ideas that may help them be more open to trying these foods. Keeping Things Positive - It’s easy to make negative comments at home, not realizing your words may affect how your kids look at a particular food or food group. There are likely plenty of foods you don’t enjoy eating, but avoid sharing your thoughts when in the presence of your child so that they don’t take on the same attitudes without first trying it for themselves. Getting the Help of Friends and Family - Older siblings, friends, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are all helpful allies for any mommy, daddy, or caregiver looking to teach their little ones about the importance of eating healthy. The phrase “it takes a village” is a good approach for taking on the responsibility of becoming a positive role model in the life of your child. Baked Smart Cookie Offers the Perfect Snack Option and Encourages Healthy Eating! We’re fortunate to live at a time with greater access to healthy foods. The non-GMO, vegan Baked Smart Cookie is the ideal snack for the pickiest of eaters. We know not all kids enjoy eating their veggies, and that’s why we’ve developed a delicious chocolate chip cookie jam-packed with eight organic superfoods, offering a full serving of fruits and vegetables to keep growing bodies nourished. Make Eating Healthy Easy, Both for Your Kiddo and Their Role Model. Buy Baked Smart Cookie Today! Grab a Box at Your Local Retailer Order Now

Think of the holiday season, and you’re likely to conjure up images of Santa Claus, Christmas décor, and all the things that represent the cheer and goodwill of the season. But you likely can’t picture the holidays without thinking of all the delicious foods you’ll enjoy as you celebrate with your family. Kids, in particular, enjoy the opportunity to partake in the bounty of holiday-themed foods, including Christmas sweets. While there’s nothing wrong with the occasional snack, parents should keep a watchful eye on what their children consume during the holiday season to avoid negative eating behaviors (and cavities) down the road. Making the right choices when it comes to the foods we eat, while still finding ways to enjoy the flavors of the season, is a great way to ensure you and your family will have a festive and memorable holiday! Christmas Break Doesn’t Have to Mean Non-Stop Snacking With many families having to spend extended periods of time at home, and with the Christmas break just around the corner, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of constant snacking and overeating. When it comes to snacking, it’s important for kids to keep a routine similar to their regular schedule.But parents don’t have to feel helpless. There’s plenty to do so that your children don’t end up consuming more than usual. Around the holidays, offer plenty of vegetables with your meals and allow them to be more open to snacking on what’s available rather than what they want, like candies, pies, cakes, or other sweets. Also, consider planning family activities to keep them busy and away from simply eating out of boredom. Festivities during the holiday season make it difficult for kids to stay on track with healthier eating patterns and behaviors they’re used to throughout the year. Ensuring kids stay active and engaged is a great way for them to focus on things other than satisfying a craving or their sweet tooth. When you consider that on average, individuals can gain 1-3 pounds during the six weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, you begin to realize the significance of maintaining a healthy diet despite the temptations the traditional holiday foods offer. Over time, extra pounds can lead to health issues including: High blood pressure High cholesterol High triglycerides (fats traveling in the blood) Increase in blood sugar Increase in insulin levels Diabetes Unfortunately, many of these health concerns can begin in childhood and lead to more serious complications as children grow. Choose Healthy Holiday Treats That Delight Ask any kid (and grownup) what they love most about holiday gatherings, and sweets and treats are sure to rank high. Chocolates and candies are popular stocking stuffers that are hard to say no to, but with some slight modifications, you can please even the most discriminating sweets enthusiast. Dark chocolate is an alternative most chocolate lovers can get on board with during the holidays and beyond. The more chocolate is processed, the more it loses its beneficial qualities; many of the most significant benefits of chocolate come from flavonols (phytonutrients found in cocoa), which offer an antioxidant effect.Another option for satisfying the sweet tooth is fruit snacks that also make great stocking stuffers. Choose fruit snacks made from fruit juice or fruit concentrate, which are a healthier alternative to those made with sugar or high fructose corn syrup. The Healthy Cookie, Offering a Vegan Non-GMO Alternative to Snacking While some kids won’t eat their vegetables, there are some treats made with a blend of fruits and veggies that offer healthier snacking alternatives. Baked Smart Cookie offers a delicious chocolate chip cookie jam-packed with eight organic superfoods, providing a full serving of fruits and vegetables that include: Apple Banana Pineapple Strawberry Carrot Broccoli Sweet Potato Kale Each cookie offers ½ cup of fruit and vegetables loaded with nutritional benefits designed to nourish growing bodies. This kid-approved snack has the taste kids enjoy and the ingredients moms and dads love. These healthy snacks are backed by Baked Smart Cookie’s commitment to include high-quality ingredients to create a nutritious option that is certified USDA organic, non-GMO, vegan, and soy/peanut-free.This holiday season, consider skipping all the processed and unhealthy snacks and opting for a healthier alternative without having to sacrifice taste. Baked Smart Cookie is the perfect Christmas treat for your kids...just don’t forget to leave one (or two) out for Santa! Grab a Box at Your Local Retailer Order Now

Striking a healthy balance between nutritious and sweet foods may be hard to put into practice during your little one’s snack time, but it doesn’t have to be that way.