Froozer Fruit and Delicious Fruity Gazpacho

Snack time is hard. Kids are restless, bored and just want to have fun. But homework and chores are on deck, and sometimes eating can be a drag. With a child who overheats in every season, finding something that will nourish and refresh her isn’t easy! They sure do love their snacks and one thing I can count on, in any season, is that they love freezer snacks and desserts. This conversation is sponsored by Froozer Frozen Snacks and Mambo Sprouts, who also  sent me products to review. All opinions are my own.

Unfortunately, frozen treats can run amok of my girls’ diets. While we don’t buy any products with cow milk, I sometimes feel the “ice cream wannabees” try to hard by throwing in the kitchen sink. Other times, the non-dairy base they use is just too overwhelming. Sometimes I have to be careful there are no glutens in the different varieties. The real problem, though, is sugar. Not only do those treats lack anything in nutritional value, the sugar loads are just off the chart.

And sugar is not your child’s friend. While I have no objection to a little here and there (unless it must be avoided for a time, for a reason), it’s entirely too easy for kids to surpass how much sugar they should be consuming in a day when you give them treats. Sure, you can stick to vegetables, But if your child like dips even nut butters can be loaded with “added” sugars. It’s enough to drive a mom crazy!

Froozer Frozen Fruit Snacks: Healthy Treats Kids Will Love

We do the best we can to keep our children healthy and well fed because we believe a healthy body feeds a healthy brain! That’s why clean fruits and vegetables are an important part of mealtime. That’s why Froozer Frozen Fruit Snacks make an ideal treat for any kid. These delicious treats are made from whole fruits. They are not juiced, pureed and do not contain any concentrate. So while your child is getting a delicious treat, she’s also getting a serving of whole fruits rather than juice – and that’s important. Juices and purees can reduce the benefits of the fruits and many juice have added sugar but Froozer does not remove any water or fiber during the process: whole fruit in, whole fruit out!

Froozer Frozen Fruit Snacks are also Project Non-GMO Verified, all natural and dairy free (yay!). They contain no preservatives. Froozer has a special process to make sure your child is getting the best quality fruit products. They pick their fruits only at the peak of ripening – in other words, they are vine-ripened rather than ripening in transportation, like other products. The fruit is connected to its nutrients source for as long as possible.

Then, the fruits are flash frozen, which is the best way to ensure that frozen fruits maintain their nutrients and then blended to create delicious flavors that are easy to eat in a convenient package. Flavors include Strawbanana Bliss, Tropical Sunset, Blue Aloha, and Orchard Cherry Berry. They are a fun and delicious source of nutrients that you can rely on to help your child thrive!

So if your sensitive eater is looking for a fun, Non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free all natural snack, Froozer is your best option! With only 35-40 calories per serving, you’ll both be  happy you did.

Fruity Froozer Gazpacho

Ok, so what is gazpacho? It’s cold soup that incorporates tomato and a kick. Or no tomato, it’s up to you! Of course, there are gazpacho purists, but if you look at what some restaurants have done with it, it’s amazing! Because this is fruity and kid-friendly, I got the “kick” from mint in this. It was fun and easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, diced
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• 1 cup small Zima tomatoes, diced
• 3-4 mint leaves, depending how much “zing” you want
• 1 pouch Froozer Strawbanana Bliss Frozen Fruit Snack
• 2 tablespoons full fat coconut milk (canned)

Make sure the fruits and the mint leaves are diced up very fine. I used a mechanical chopper to make them nice and smooth. Pour the fruit mixture into blender, add 1 Strawbanana Bliss pouch and the coconut milk, and select “soup” or “puree.” When done, make sure everything is smooth and chill. You can serve by piping softened Blue Aloha on top, to keep “whole fruits” in your recipe.

How to make it grown up:

Add Brie! I had a large wheel of barely eaten Brie in the refrigerator, so on a whim I dipped some pieces in the gazpacho. Can we say HEAVEN?? Cut into wedges and add to the top.

Tips for selecting the ingredients:

• I prefer to use organic produce and coconut milk.
• Don’t use frozen fruits though, that will mess with consistency.
• Fresh tomatoes are hard to find when they’re out of season, but I found “sweet” tomatoes. They still tasted like tomatoes to me, but less tangy than traditional ones.

For kids, eating Froozer Frozen Snacks straight up is delicious! If you’re looking for a natural whole fruit snack that’s fun and refreshing, Froozer is a choice we moms can feel good about giving our kids. Learn where you can buy Froozer today.