Healthy Snacking With Plant Based LOVE CORN

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 I have two teen boys that are home all day, thanks to online school. These boys are both going through growth spurts and are always hungry. Since they are in front of a computer all day, they tend to snack instead of eating a complete meal. So I make sure to keep the pantry loaded with healthy snacks that they can grab and go. My boys are good students and they don't want to be late for their virtual classes. Their online school gives them a couple minutes between classes so that is enough time for them to grab a drink and their favorite snack.

Healthy snacks that are teen approved

 One benefit of virtual at home school is I can control what my boys are snacking on. When my boys attended school at the building, their friends would always offer them junk food like chips and cookies. So being teenagers, they would gladly accept junk food. So now that they are home all day, my boys only have access to what I purchase at the grocery store. So I buy my boys a crunchy snack that is made with simple ingredients. My boys are always happy when there are bags of LOVE CORN products in the house. 

 LOVE CORN is a savory crunchy corn kernel that is perfect for snacking. My boys can't get enough of this irresistible plant-based crunchy corn snack. LOVE CORN is also allergy-friendly so I can enjoy them on my dairy-free diet. If I have any chance of enjoying some of the LOVE CORN, I have to hide a couple bags from my boys. My boys not only love how crunchy LOVE CORN is but they love the savory seasonings that these bite-size corn pieces are covered in.

Corn kernels that are made with love

The ingredients of LOVE CORN are pretty simple. The delicious snack is made from crunchy corn, sea salt, and sunflower oil. The savory flavors have the addition of some tasty spices like habanero chilli, onion, and garlic. These made for snacking corn kernels are loaded with nutrition like fiber and protein.

LOVE CORN comes in four flavors 

  LOVE CORN comes in four flavors including Sea Salt, BBQ, Habanero, and Salt & Vinegar. My favorite flavor is Habanero. The Habanero LOVE CORN has the perfect amount of mild heat and plenty of spicy flavors. My oldest teen always reaches for the BBQ LOVE CORN while his younger brother eats the Sea Salt LOVE CORN. If you are a fan of salt and vinegar seasoning you will love the LOVE CORN Salt & Vinegar corn kernels.

Did you know?

 LOVE CORN is dedicated to giving back to the community. Their three-year goal includes donating 1 million samples of LOVE CORN, building 50 school learning gardens, and supporting local communities. Check out their brand video here: lovecorn.com/video. 

 This mom loves that these crunchy corn kernels are vegan, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, kosher, and sugar-free. I also love that LOVE CORN is a healthier alternative to chips, pretzels, crackers, and corn nuts. If you remember from your childhood that other corn snack that was like a nut, well LOVE CORN is way better tasting and they won't break a tooth. These corn kernels are crunchy bite-size snacks that are easy to chew. 

LOVE CORN is more than a snack

 If the boys don't eat all the LOVE CORN kernels, they are a crunchy addition to salads and soups. I like to also make a snack tray with the corn kernels, crackers, olives, vegan cream cheese, and my homemade oven-roasted tomatoes. I love making this snack tray for parties and potlucks. Sometimes I just grab a couple bags of LOVE CORN to munch on when I am out running errands and stash them in the glove box. The car makes a great hiding spot for my snacks that I don't want to share with my boys. Where is your hiding place for snacks that you don't want the kids to discover?

Where to purchase

 LOVE CORN is available to purchase online at lovecorn.com/kids, and in-store at Whole Foods Market, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger, Wegmans, Walgreens, CVS, ShopRite, and more. While you are checking out the LOVE CORN website, you can also use their store locator to find a store near you that sells these amazing crunchy delicious snacks.

Buy online and save!

 Save 25% on all LOVE CORN products with promo code MOMSLOVE on their website. Click here or visit lovecorn.com/kids.

Healthy Plant Based Snacks And Drinks I Am Loving This Month

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I received samples of the mentioned products to facilitate this post.

    I admit that I am a happy snacker.  I think that I snack more than I eat meals. I may have as many as 3-4 healthy snacks a day and I don't feel one bit of guilt. I think my favorite time to snack is right before bed as I can not sleep on an empty stomach. So since I tend to snack, I make sure that my pantry is filled with healthy snacks. I love snacks as I can grab them and keep on doing what I need to do for the day. When I travel, I pack plenty of good for me snacks so I don't have to purchase over-priced food at the airport. So since I have a snacking habit, I am always on the hunt for new snacks that pack a lot of nutrition into them. 

Check out some new healthy snacks that I discovered

  The boys helped me taste some new healthy snacks this month and they gave them all a thumbs up. The boys kept sneaking the snacks as I was trying to take pictures of them and could not wait to eat more. Even my husband enjoyed the better for you snacks and grabbed a bag once I was done with my photos. My youngest ate a whole bag of the apple cinnamon freeze-dried fruits and quickly requested that I buy some the next time I went shopping. I am going to have to get another job when this one becomes a teenager as he is growing like a weed. I am just happy that he loves eating healthy food.

Check out my recipe for Easy No Bake Dairy Free Peanut butter Chocolate Granola Bars HERE

Bites of pure fruit and indulgence

  Fruit is always a good snack but it is even better when it is covered in chocolate. These freeze-dried Crunchies are bites of pure fruit and indulgence. My boys were pleasantly surprised that these bite-size chocolate snacks had crunchy fruit in them. My favorite package was the mango bites that were drenched in dark chocolate. These were a perfect guilt-free indulgence that I was not sharing as they were that good. When my husband tried to grab the bag, I said, "these are mine" and handed him the milk chocolate freeze-dried strawberries. Since I have dairy allergies, I could not eat the strawberries ones but my husband sure did enjoy them.

Cinnamon and apples are a perfect pair

 The freeze-dried cinnamon apples were my youngest son's favorite. I had to keep shooing his hand away from the bag as I was trying to take a picture. Once I was done taking pictures, I gave him the whole bag to enjoy. I let him eat as much as he wanted as this healthy snack is made from two simple ingredients: apples and cinnamon. They have no added sugar! I am going to use the freeze-dried mixed fruit in my next batch of homemade granola for a healthy snack that is if the boys don't eat it all up. I thought that the freeze-dried beets were so amazing. They were crunchy and sweet and I may have polished them off later that night for my bed-time snack.

100% natural plums and pistachio chewy bites 

 Dried plums are one of my favorite dried fruits and when they are paired with pistachios it makes an amazing snack. These healthy bites from Setton Farms are loaded with pistachios and are a great source of fiber and protein. I like that each bar individually wrapped so I can keep some of these in my purse for on the go snacks. My boys also love pistachio nuts so these will make great lunch box snacks. You will be happy to know that pistachios are packed with good-for-you fats, alongside plant-based compounds that may act as antioxidants which may help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and contribute to a strong heart.

 Bubbly and flavorful Zero Sugar Sodas 

  Sometimes water can get boring and I just need some bubbles in my glass. I love that these organic sodas from DRY contain zero sugar and instead are sweetened with stevia leaf extract. These delicious drinks are full of flavor but have no nasties like artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, sodium or gluten. So I can enjoy a glass of bubbles once in a while. The Peach Tea was my favorite but all the sodas had great flavor. I will be enjoying these in the summer when I need to be drinking more liquids. The boys loved the taste of these orgainic soda and love that they are mom-approved.

The best tasting coconut water

  I have a love-hate relationship with coconut water. I love drinking coconut water for the hydrating benefits but can't stand the thick unpleasant taste. So I decided to give Taja coconut water a chance as I liked the sound of it being cold-filtered. I am glad that I tasted this clear coconut water and it was so delicious. Unlike other coconut waters, I was able to drink this one straight from the bottle. It had a sweet taste and I was surprised that it had no added sugar. This 100% coconut water came straight from the coconut and I loved that it was not thick. This coconut water did a great job of refreshing my body after my sweat session at the gym. The bottles are cool looking too as they are triangle shaped.

Concentrated nut milk base for instant plant-based milk

 I discovered a shelf-stable nut milk concentrate that allows me to have fresh plant-based milk anywhere, anytime. This delicious nut Mylk concentrate is made from100% organic, natural, high-quality ingredients, like nuts, that come from the earth. You simply add and blend for 60 seconds. This jar of nut mylk concentrate makes 42 servings of delicious sweet vegan milk and saves 11 cartons from a landfill! I love that this product is  FREE from carrageenan, gums, emulsifiers, preservatives, & artificial ingredients. I will be packing this nut milk concentrate in my suitcase when I travel that way I will have dairy-free milk for my coffee.

Which healthy snack would you like to try?