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Valentine Pancakes & Fit Snack Review

               

 

I am always looking for healthy snacks, so I was really excited when FitSnack contacted me. I tend to go for the same types of snacks: nuts, fruit, cottage cheese. It was nice to get a box full of organic & GMO-free snacks and goodies to help me switch things up!

I was really pleased with the variety and selection of items. One box costs $24 and there was definitely enough stuff in there to make it well worth it. (the bag of raw almonds and sunflower seeds ALONE would cost me around $6 at Whole Foods) According to the Fit Snack website: “The Fit Snack box is carefully curated each month to include 6 – 9 different items that are not only delicious but are also designed to provide clean energy to support an active, fitness-focused lifestyle.” 

              

My favorite items were the veggie chips (Mila loved those, too), the peanut butter protein cookies and the somersaults snacks. Also, I was really surprised by how good the whey & quinoa protein shakes were! The powder dissolved easily in water and was delicious! I normally don’t like protein shakes since I always feel like they have a chemical taste, so I am definitely going to be looking for this one in the store.

The box also came with a bag of Oven Baked Organics brand pancake mix, so I figured I would whip up some Valentines Day themed pancakes. Especially since I have never had the opportunity to say, “Let me whip up (insert anything here)!” (I don’t cook… remember?)

I made the pancakes according to the directions on the bag. Then I took a bit of the batter and funneled it into a squeeze bottle with some blue food coloring. I made the rest of the batter dark pink using Wilton’s no taste red gel food coloring. I made these with Hudson’s help, so I let him pick the colors, but I think it would have looked super cute if he had let me make the pancakes dark red, with light pink writing. But, whateves.

First, spray the pan (I used coconut oil spray) and let it heat up on medium-high. Then write whatever you want using the squeeze bottle. If you are writing words, just remember you need to write them backwards, so when you flip the pancake they will be the right way. Let the letters ‘set’ for 30 seconds or so (you can kind of tell by looking) Then just pour the pink batter over top. Once you see bubbles flip them over. Done & done! (If you have one of those heart pancake molds they would be even cuter! I have one… somewhere. I looked for a good minute or so and then gave up.)

              

I decorated the plate with some heart sprinkles and the kids went to town! They actually loved something I cooked! Woohooo!

Happy kids!

 

How cute are these?
So much fun to make!

Be sure to check out the Fit Snack website. They are also on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

**Fit Snack sent me a complimentary box to facilitate this review, opinions are 100% my own.

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  1. Ana says

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    What a great snack idea! I'm all about veggie chips too! And totally trying the Vday pancakes!!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes you can make them for any occasion, they turn out so cute!

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  2. Ashley Alteman says

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    No way!! I've never seen this before!! Organic and GMO free!?!?! That so beats the Birchbox. Sorry, I said it. I'm going to check this out! It's nice to check out different snacks. Haydan eats the same ones over and over and we are limited on organic options as there are not as many as there are NON organic ones. Very good to know! Thanks!

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    • Lauren says

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      The stuff was SO good too, I was super impressed.

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  3. Motherhood and Merlot says

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    So cute! This looks like a snack box that I would absolutely try:)

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    • Lauren says

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      yeah there was tons of stuff in there, and many of the items I had never heard of, which was fun!

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  4. Starla J. says

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    I bet my kids would love to help me make these!

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    • Lauren says

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      Yes if my son was a bit older I would let him join in… they would love it!

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  5. Megan says

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    Great! We love gluten free at http://www.sensitivemommy.com as our 3yo has celiac. Good find! ❤️

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    • Lauren says

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      Thanks for stopping by Megan! I'm off to check out your blog right now!

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  6. Samantha Jade Minor says

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    I love healthy snacks. I mainly eat trail mix all of the time! The pancakes are adorable.

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    • Lauren says

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      Thanks! I am going through a cottage cheese stage right now… so strange right? I bring it to snack on every day! 😉

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  7. Nicole McGregor says

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    very cute! you're a good mom! i'm not nice enough to actually MAKE pancakes… i should someday though…!!!

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    • Lauren says

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      haha I think this is the first time I have actually made my kids pancakes that didnt involve popping frozen ones in a microwave!

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  8. Kate says

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    Love these pancakes – I'll be doing this on Valentine's Day for sure! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Lauren says

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      Enjoy! They turned out so cute, I will def be making them again!

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  9. Theresa says

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    We love healthy snacks! It does looks like it was well worth it & those pancakes are so fun for the kids. Thanks for sharing about fit snack!

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    • Lauren says

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      And thank you for stopping over and taking the time to comment! Hope you are having a great week so far! 🙂

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  10. Aubrey @53 Weeks says

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    Organic and GMO free, certainly (health) buzz words…the pancakes look fun!

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    • Lauren says

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      Totally! I was actually surprised by how good the snacks were!

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  11. Amanda Evans says

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    Ooh, always looking for great healthy kid foods, and thanks for the idea of squirting out pancake words! I've seen those videos of cool pancake art using the bottle, but never once thought I could try to use it too haha.

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    • Lauren says

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      there are so many possibilities too! And I am not very crafty, so if I can do it anyone can! 😉

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  12. Tricia Goodmama says

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    What a great idea for Valentine's Day. I love when food matches the holiday. My son loves pancakes too!

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    • Lauren says

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      I love matching holiday foods too.. the kids go crazy for it! 🙂

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  13. Melissa Matters says

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    Cute pancakes. I need one of those pancake squirters…Food subscription boxes are so much fun to get. I hadn't heard of this one but it looks great.

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    • Lauren says

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      Next on my list to try is one of those beauty subscription boxes! 🙂

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  14. Terri Lynn Grothe says

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    such a great idea 🙂 Love pancakes

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    • Lauren says

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      I know it,yummm syrup! 😉

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  15. www.inspired-housewife.com says

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    What a cute idea! How much fun I am going to have to try this with my kiddos.

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    • Lauren says

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      It crazy to think how a little squeeze bottle can make breakfast so fun! 🙂

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  16. Jennifer Humphries says

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    The pancakes turned out super cute! Your kids sure looked happy eating them 🙂 Love that the items in this box are GMO free and organic!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you! yes my kids liked almost everything in the snack box too… it was a hit!

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  17. Sue Parke says

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    Wow! Awesome! Delicious AND creative! I love it – pinning!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you for pinning!! 🙂

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  18. threeboysandamom.org says

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    This looks so cool!!! Love healthy snacks and the pancakes are adorable!

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    • Lauren says

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      Thank you! I hope you are having a great week!

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  19. Alyssa Hertzig says

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    Colored pancakes!!! For some reason, I never thought of doing that but it's genius! Going to add some food coloring to the next batch I make! (Also this gluten-free mix looks great!)

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    • Lauren says

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      You should! There are SO many options here! 😉 have a great week!

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  20. Talitha Haynes says

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    They look tasty.

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  21. Tarynn Playle says

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    So adorable-I love these! And, uh, thanks for the tip about writing backwards, I would have had to find out the hard way. It didn't occur to me at all. Anyhow, so cute! And a great review-getting a variety of snacks like that sounds awesome!

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  22. Jeannine O'Neil says

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    What a fantastic post! Pancakes are my favorite breakfast choice! I don't have anyone to make them for, except myself, but I may just try this trick to start my day off that much more better!

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  23. Brandi @ penguinsinpink.com says

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    Your pancakes turned out so cute and Fit Snack looks like a company I should try. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post.

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  24. Barb says

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    Thank you for submitting to Motivation Monday!

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  25. Miz Helen says

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    Your Pancakes are just adorable! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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