When we were young and we spent our days living outside we were constantly running in for a drink. That drink was Kool-aid. Much cheaper then soda and comes in lots of flavors. However do you remember making it with cups and cups of sugar? While I think Kool-aid and juices are better then soda I would much prefer my kids quench their thirst with water.
I’m a plain water drinker, no flavors, to extras. However the kids have always enjoyed flavor over plain old water. When I can get them to drink water that is. I was recently sent a sample of Vita Coco Kids, a flavored coconut water made for kids. It comes in three great flavors Apple Island, Paradise Punch, and Very Cherry Beach.
I absolutely love the packaging on these good for you drinks. The beach/paradise theme has always been one of my favorites, just the packaging alone caught my eye. So lets check out the most important part of a food package….the nutritionally information!
Only 35 calories for one drink, and a lot less sugar then many of the drinks available to our kids. It also has no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners. I let the kids give them a try, or at least my youngest son and daughter, my oldest son doesn’t try much of anything. My son preferred the Vita Coco Kids to plain water and my daughter preferred just plain water, but to be fair she is not much of a fruity drinker. My son on the other hand loves red Kool-aid, and flavored anything!
With only 35 calories and 8 grams of sugar per 6 fl. oz. unit, Vita Coco Kids has fewer calories and approximately half the sugar of most other children’s beverages, and no artificial sweeteners. Vita Coco Kids beverages provide potassium – a nutrient that both children and adults don’t get enough of, according to the US Dietary Guidelines.All three flavors contain natural, nutrient-dense and electrolyte-filled coconut water, filtered water, natural fruit flavors and vitamin C.
When we make a point to plan a family beach day we always bring drinks with us. It is hard to set out in the 90 + degrees without getting thirsty. Taking the Vita Coco Kids with us is such a better option to soda. The Vita Coco Kids also includes electrolytes. Today I’m giving you a chance to win a sample pack (includes all flavors) of the Vita Coco Kids so your kids can give them a try as well. I promise the entry is quick, easy, and painless!
Disclaimer: participated in this sponsored campaign for One2One Network. I received monetary compensation and product to facilitate my post, but all opinions stated are my own. You may read more of my disclosure here.
kolpin says
i’m very tempted by the paradise punch!
Tanya Gamez says
I think the Very Cherry looks good.
Sarah Hall says
Apple Island sounds really good to me.
Yesenia says
Paradise punch sounds good!
Beth Dunlavy Hoppe says
Apple island sounds good
Tammy Shelton says
Paradise Punch sounds yummy!
Jennifer T. says
I think Paradise Punch sounds the best.
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julie murphy says
paradise punch
christina moore says
i would love to try Paradise punch
Patricia says
Paradise Punch!
Natalie yeoman says
Paradise punch
Gail Williams says
I like Paradise Punch for the grandkiddos!
sandra davis says
paradise punch soundsd good
Allie says
Very cherry looks good
Claire says
Paradise Punch!!
LANA says
Paradise punch sounds really good
Stephanie Larison says
Apple Island sounds good
Denise S says
My kids would like Apple Island.
Aimee C says
The very cherry beach looks yummy to me and my boys!
Kris I. says
paradise punch sounds good!
Shea Balentine says
very cherry beach
Melissa Nagy says
Apple Island looks the best to me.
Nichole Norris says
Apple Island
pu ye says
Apple Island sounds good
Leah Shumack says
My daughter would like Paradise Punch the most
Rachel V says
Very cherry beach, but my kids would probably say apple island
Bri E. says
Apple Island sounds delicious.
Brittney House says
Apple Island
Mary A says
Very Cherry Beach
Miranda Ward says
Paradise Punch
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Nicole C. says
I would love to try the Paradise Punch.
Mihaela D. says
the Paradise Punch
Patrice says
Very cherry sounds great!
susan smoaks says
the very cherry sounds really good to me
MLy says
I personally think Very Cherry Beach sounds the best, but I think my daughter would like Paradise Punch more because of the monkey on it 🙂
Lily Kwan says
The Apple Island flavor appeals to me the most.