If you’re reading this, you probably already know that SunButter® is a tasty, healthy alternative to peanut butter. But what happens when children discover this? (Ok, not that kids know what’s healthy, but they certainly know what’s delicious.)
Watch baby Jenny’s first impression of SunButter®
We think she approves!
Inspired by baby Jenny’s special moment, we are sponsoring a video contest featuring children’s impressions of the good-for-you, peanut-free spread and ingredient: SunButter®. Many allergists and nutritionists recommend that kids under age two (some even say age three) avoid peanuts in case allergies exist. Allergies to sunflower seeds are very, very rare.
Parents, grandparents, guardians: It’s time to capture your little ones’ moments with SunButter® on video. We would love to see and hear their reactions – whether it’s their first or 100th tasting experience!
First place winner receives a $100 savings bond and a free case of SunButter®, for more enjoyable eating moments.
Starting Sunday, August 1, through Friday, September 3, upload your contest video here. For a complete list of rules, please visit the SunButter® Facebook page.
click “Like” and add a note to share it with your Facebook friends!
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Whatever name you attach to this popular snack, it’s pure deliciousness. And in this case it’s allergy-free (please note that Toll House chocolate chips carry a warning about peanuts being processed on the same equipment). A kid who doesn’t love puppy chow is likely a kid who’s never tasted it. But my heart goes out to those kids (and kids-at-heart) who have nut allergies and can’t enjoy a handful of the stuff now and then. So I was thrilled when the light bulb went on an I realized you could substitute SunButter®.
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