The product: Snikiddy Snacks’ All Natural Cookie Bites ($3.49–$3.79; Whole Foods Markets and Toys ‘R’ Us stores)
The taste factor: Gooey, oven-fresh morsels they’re not, but the flavors are rich and you can tell these cookies are made from real, simple ingredients, not a bunch of unpronounceable chemicals. There are three flavors to choose from—Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chocolate, and Oatmeal Chocolate.
The health factor: If you’re going to give in to your kid’s wheedling, or indulge in your own cookie break (or knock out both at once), these are an almost guilt-free way to do it. A serving of five “bites” (minicookies) has 3 grams of fiber and, depending on the flavor variety, 8 to 13 grams of whole grains. At 120–130 calories and 4.5–5 grams of fat, it’s not the absolute skinniest snack, but hey, when life calls for a cookie…
Editors’ pick: Oatmeal Chocolate. Not only does it taste great, but this flavor also offers the most whole grains of the three—13 grams, or more than a quarter of your recommended daily intake.
Why we love it: Make the kids happy and earn your A in Nutrition for Parents? Yes! There are no trans fats or hydrogenated oils, and they’re made with whole-wheat flour and evaporated cane juice (instead of corn syrup).
