Unboxed: 6 reasons it’s all about the sprout
Sprouted ingredients are turning up in everything from snacks to desserts, and that’s a good thing.
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With just four simple ingredients, these USDA-certified Organic sprouted seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, watermelon) are the perfect snack that boasts 7 grams of plant-based protein per serving.
There are no less than seven whole grains in these savory crisps—wheat berries, quinoa, millet, oat groats, barley, rye berries and amaranth—which also pack a flavorful and slightly spicy punch that makes them perfect for dipping, spreading and snacking on their own.
Make up a batch of these sprouted oatmeal cookies for whole-grain goodies on the go! This organic baking mix combines rolled oats with brown sugar, sprouted whole grain wheat flour and sprouted whole grain oat flour. Mix with eggs, butter and vanilla or the vegan alternatives on the back of the package.
This sweet and spicy trail mix offers a boost of natural, clean energy from sprouted almonds and raw cashews, as well as sprouted pumpkin and sunflower seeds and mixed dried fruit like mango, goji berries, raisins and currants. Habanero pepper adds a hot kick.
These organic puffs are made from cornmeal mixed with sprouted quinoa and sprouted brown rice to create a snack that boasts all the extra benefits of sprouted seeds and plenty of crunch.
Sprouted mung beans with high oleic sunflower (or safflower) oil and sea salt are the only ingredients in these sprouted snacks, which have 7 grams of protein per serving.
Sprouted mung beans with high oleic sunflower (or safflower) oil and sea salt are the only ingredients in these sprouted snacks, which have 7 grams of protein per serving.
Once considered a thing of the past, or at least the purview of only the most dedicated health food consumer, sprouted foods such as grains, nuts, seeds and legumes have been making a comeback—as well as a leap into the shopping carts of more conventional shoppers. The reason is clear: The increasing number of people seeking better-for-you, more nutrient-dense foods are drawn to the healthy properties of sprouted grains.
These sprouted foods (all of which are technically seeds) are intentionally germinated in temperature and humidity-controlled environments, which cause them to undergo a biochemical reaction that increases their nutrient content, their levels of antioxidant-rich vitamins and the bioavailability of minerals. In addition to improved digestibility and greater amounts of soluble fiber, sprouted seeds also offer customers rich and nutty flavors.
Given all this, it’s hardly surprising that products containing sprouted ingredients are becoming increasingly common on store shelves, particularly in the snack category.
Here are a few of the sprouted products that have caught our eye recently.
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