What: Just Peas and Just Corn
Website: www.justtomatoes.com
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Ethan's friend Carly introduced us to these fabulous freeze-dried vegetable snacks by Just Tomatoes, etc. They're exactly what the name states: just veggies! They have no preservatives or additives of any kind, and they're a great portable snack for kids and grown-ups alike. Although we've only tried the Organic Just Peas and Organic Just Corn, there are many other vegetables and fruits available, including tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, apples, peaches, strawberries, pineapple, and more!

I had been packing a small tub or baggie of Cheerios in the diaper bag in case Ethan gets hungry for a little snack when we're out, but Just Peas or Just Corn have quickly replaced the processed oat flour rings. I love that I can give my son some quick, healthy snacks that don't make a sticky mess and aren't devoid of nutrients and flavor like the frighteningly popular Gerber Puffs.

Just Peas and Just Corn are crispy but not hard and crunchy. They melt easily in Ethan's mouth (although he sometimes spits out the pea skins, which are a little bit tougher - he does the same thing with fresh peas.). If your child is crunching Cheerios okay, he or she will probably do just fine with these. If not, you can always drop a handful into a bowl of soup and rehydrate them for cooking.

I gave them 4 stars because of their price. A 4-ounce tub of Organic Just Peas set us back $6 at Whole Foods. I have heard rumors that you can buy Just Tomatoes, etc. products in bulk, though, so I'll have to look around for that.