Review: Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free Products are Perfect for School Lunches

My 5 year old is a typical kid, who likes to eat in a hurry and loves anything he can hold in his hands rather than have the need to use a utensil. Sandwiches, wraps, hamburgers, muffins- all those fun things that are not easy to find gluten free. Over the almost 4 years that he has been gluten free, we have tried almost every brand of bread on the market, with varying degrees of success. Most gluten free breads come frozen, and then not only have to be defrosted but also have to be toasted before being edible. Others have huge holes in the middle, or are dry and mealy.

Back to School for the Gluten Free Child

As a parent of a gluten free child, you've probably spent a ridiculous amount of time ensuring that your child is prepared, not only with new clothing and supplies, but with the knowledge necessary to remain safe in an environment that will be filled with food and products that contain gluten. Teaching your children how to cope with a variety of situations is important, but equally important is getting the school on board.

We've all heard horror stories of schools or teachers not taking the issue seriously, and I experienced that attitude at my son's former daycare, but most teachers take student welfare very seriously. However, they don't all understand what Celiac disease or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity really means, making it difficult for them to truly understand how to help your child.

Back to School Gluten Free with Mott's Fruitsations + Veggie

It's quickly approaching back to school time, and while I'm usually the one preparing to head back to teaching, this year back to school means something completely different at my house. My oldest son, the reason I started this blog in the first place, is starting kindergarten. Around here, we have full day kindergarten, so he'll be at school all day, five days a week. Unlike at the daycare where his lunches are catered, I will be sending him to school with a lunch from home every day.

Packing lunches for any child every day can be a lot of work, but the task is just a bit more complicated when food restrictions or allergies are added to the mix. Many of the popular lunchbox snacks are off limits for my little guy, because so many items contain gluten. My son happily eats fruits and veggies, but every kid deserves a little treat in their day, and finding one that's gluten free and still pretty healthy isn't always easy. 

Lucky for us, Mott's Fruitsations + Veggies are gluten free, and are 4 year old boy approved. I always have Mott's products in the house, because so many of them are safe for my son to eat. The no sugar added fruit purees are a favourite that we always have on hand. When I was offered the opportunity to try the new Mott's Fruitsations + Veggie snacks, I didn't hesitate. The snacks come in individual serving size packs that are pretty easy to open, even for little fingers. I let him try a pouch to see what he thought, and he liked them so much that he immediately asked me for more. I would say that's a success!

Each pouch is 80 calories, has no fat, and contains 100% of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C. They are easy for a 4 year old to open and eat, aren't messy, and can be consumed in a short period of time. They are gluten free, and he loves the way they taste. For school lunches, my son will be getting a main meal, a fruit and veggie of his choice and a large bottle of water everyday. An added pouch of Mott's Fruitsations + Veggie are a great way to add a "special" treat, without filling his lunchbox with high fat baked goods. They are easy to pack, keep well, and taste good enough that even the pickiest eater will take a liking to them.

Mott's is excited to share their new product, and are also excited to help make back to school a little less expensive! Visit their Life Made Delicious Facebook Page to enter to win a $500 pre-paid cash card to help cover all those back to school expenses, through September 8, 2013. There are also coupons for $0.50 off Mott's Fruitsations + Veggie products, while quantities last.

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Disclosure – I am participating in the Mott’s Fruitsations & Veggie fruit snacks Blogger Campaign by Mom Central Canada. I received compensation as a thank you for participating and for sharing my honest opinion. The opinions on this blog are my own.