Our Bluey loves Cheesy RitzBits crackers. He wants them as one of his post-swim snacks almost every time he goes to the pool. Problem is, RitzBits contain High Fructose Corn Syrup, a product we avoid whenever possible at our house.
So we solved this issue by making our own cheesy crackers. Finding small crackers to mimic the Ritz wasn’t too big of a problem. Our larger local supermarkets carry several brands of cracker that are HFCS free.
Tip: Also be on the lookout for MSG in crackers!
Then we found a natural cheese spread that we liked.
Presto! We now have the capacity to make as many copies of RitzBits Cheese Crackers as we like. (We like a lot!)
Tip2: Homemade cheese crackers don’t travel well when pre-assembled. The crackers will get mushy on you. Bleh. It’s better to pack a small container of cheese, a small knife along with the crackers, and assemble as needed.
Don’t get suckered into pre-packaged convenience food. You can make a healthier version with such little effort! We love when we find a way to give our kids the foods they want, without the chemicals they don’t need.