Asked if I'd like to sample a drink for kids with less sugar than other popular kids' drinks this summer... let me tell you I jumped at the chance. The summer holidays are full of non-stop activity knowing no bounds as it is, never mind with the littluns being super charged on sugary drinks. Urgh.
Now that the kids are back at school, it's nice to treat them to a drink when they finish - that isn't going to bloat them before tea, but isn't just water (because that's just booorrrrrinnnnng!)
Vita Coco Kids drinks are actually 20% less sugary than other popular kids' drinks and made from coconut water blended with natural fruit flavourings and water, with no added colourings or preservatives, making it a natural source of hydration for children.
They come in 2 flavours, mango & pineapple and apple & blackcurrant. My fave is the mango & pineapple - oh so refreshing! Seriously, these things quench thirst like nothing else!
Carson loves them both and my nephew Tyler preferred the apple & blackcurrant. Each to their own I guess, but everyone who tried some of my huge sample box liked it - regardless of the flavour tried. It says a lot really because my husband was repulsed at the thought of coconut water, until Imade him asked him to try some 'purleeease!', and he exclaimed, in surprise, that it doesn't taste like coconuts at all - just squash! (See... trust the mummy and you will win!!)
In tetra-paks, I got excited that they look like those juices you can freeze, so I popped a few of each flavour in the freezer. OM NOM NOM!!! They turn out perfect, no watering down of the flavour as they slowly melt in these blissfully warm late summer's afternoons - that we are still having in late September.
These sell for £2.99 for a pack of 4, or 2 packs for a fiver at Tesco's but I have managed to find packs of 4 selling at £2 in Waitrose, which is much more like it! Not too shabby at 50p a pop but I don't think I'd pay any more than that, simply due to having to tighten my purse-strings on maternity leave.
Safe to say that these were a hit for Carson and my nephew Tyler, they really were very much enjoyed, especially when asked to express what they thought!
Hahah... cheeky monkey's indeed ;-)
Now that the kids are back at school, it's nice to treat them to a drink when they finish - that isn't going to bloat them before tea, but isn't just water (because that's just booorrrrrinnnnng!)
Vita Coco Kids drinks are actually 20% less sugary than other popular kids' drinks and made from coconut water blended with natural fruit flavourings and water, with no added colourings or preservatives, making it a natural source of hydration for children.
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| Mango and Pineapple; Apple and Blackcurrant |
Carson loves them both and my nephew Tyler preferred the apple & blackcurrant. Each to their own I guess, but everyone who tried some of my huge sample box liked it - regardless of the flavour tried. It says a lot really because my husband was repulsed at the thought of coconut water, until I
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| Happy Chappy's! |
In tetra-paks, I got excited that they look like those juices you can freeze, so I popped a few of each flavour in the freezer. OM NOM NOM!!! They turn out perfect, no watering down of the flavour as they slowly melt in these blissfully warm late summer's afternoons - that we are still having in late September.
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| Frozen Vita Coco Kids! |
These sell for £2.99 for a pack of 4, or 2 packs for a fiver at Tesco's but I have managed to find packs of 4 selling at £2 in Waitrose, which is much more like it! Not too shabby at 50p a pop but I don't think I'd pay any more than that, simply due to having to tighten my purse-strings on maternity leave.
You can learn more about Vita Coco Kids on their website, or follow them over on twitter or facebook for competitions, news and information.
Safe to say that these were a hit for Carson and my nephew Tyler, they really were very much enjoyed, especially when asked to express what they thought!
"These cheeky monkey's (ref to packaging!) are just lovely. My favourite is the blackcurrant. It's weird that they're white not purple when turned into a lollyice too. I love them. Thanks mum!" Carson, age 6
"Can I have another one please Jo?" Tyler, age 4
Hahah... cheeky monkey's indeed ;-)
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