Unboxed: 11 new meat alternatives, bars and beverages
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A USDA Organic blend from Aloe Gloe, which contains water, aloe vera inner leaf powder, natural flavors and more. Sweetened with a blend of organic cane sugar and stevia for a reasonable 4 grams sugar per 18-calorie serving. Aloe Gloe says its North American-sourced aloe vera contains more than 200 biologically active amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes and minerals. Learn more about Aloe Gloe
We were already obsessed with Back To Nature’s gluten-free crackers, because they’re salty, snappy and big enough to hold a hefty hunk of cheese. So we are even more thrilled with the brand’s new bean-infused crackers. Made with either adzuki beans or black beans and brown rice flour for a hit of protein. So. Good. Learn more about Back To Nature
We’re enamored with this new USDA Organic brand out of Colorado that makes thick, tasty chia pudding suitable for vegans and paleo eaters. The Blueberry Vanilla flavor contains a beautiful blend of blueberry puree, coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and more. All for a snack-worthy 180-calories. Learn more about Chia Viva!
Ever Bar’s impressive hemp and sesame-filled bars are packed with omega 3-rich seeds and made with organic sesame seeds and tapioca syrup to deliver a palatable flavor with just a hint of hemp’s hallmark “weediness.” Gluten free and vegan, this bar also contains added hemp protein, which raises the protein level to a commendable 14 grams per 240-calorie bar. Learn more about Ever Bar
We dig these low-sodium (95 mg per serving) USDA Organic beans packaged in a recyclable, BPA-free Tetra Pak. Jack’s also offers garbanzo beans, kidney beans, black beans and cannellini beans that are Non-GMO Project Verified. Bonus: The rectangle boxes allow for minimal space on the shelf.
Remember when Kashi experienced massive consumer backlash for using GMO ingredients in its products? The brand’s new line of Organic Promise cereals, granolas and snacks assuages GMO concerns by sporting both a USDA Organic seal and Non-GMO Project Verification. Products also include superfoods like sprouted grains, spelt, flax and even a tasty Sweet Potato cereal. Learn more about Kashi’s Organic Promise
Make delicious Indian dishes with ease, thanks to Masala Mama’s superb spice blends. This adorably packaged USDA Organic product contains three packets of authentic Indian ingredients including tamarind, coriander, black tea, black cardamom, pomegranate seeds, cinnamon, turmeric, black cumin, mace and more. Follow the simple included recipe. Learn more about Masala Mama
Why should cold-pressed juice have all the fun? Pure Spoon’s new line of USDA Organic fruit and veggie purees intended for babies and toddlers are high-pressure processed for optimal nutrient preservation. Conveniently packaged in 4-ounce containers, tots will adore blends like Creamy Avocado and Apples; Butternut Squash; Apples and Oats and more. Keep them refrigerated! Learn more about Pure Spoon
Skip the frozen waffles and reach instead for Qrunch's innovative new USDA Organic breakfast food. Each rectangular nosh contains a slew of ancient grains like millet, quinoa and amaranth, and is free from gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy and corn. While we're seeing a lot of brands move from sweet to savory, Qrunch Toastables are available in Rich Maple, Blueberry-Lemon and Cinnamon-Vanilla. Each 120-calorie toastable contains just 1 gram of sugar and 3 grams of protein. Serve with maple syrup and fruit. Learn more about Qrunch
Available in several formulations—Protein, Breakfast and Energy—Rise offers scrumptious flavors like Carob Chip, Snicker Doodle and Raspberry Pomegranate, which all contain minimal ingredients. The Carob Chip Protein Bar, for example, contains just almonds, honey, whey protein isolate and carob powder; the Crunchy Cranberry Apple Breakfast Bar is a gluten-free delight that contains almonds, honey, dates, apples, cranberries, organic amaranth, crisp rice and salt. Learn more about Rise Bar
For one of the cleanest meat substitutes we’ve seen in a while, Upton’s Naturals branches out of seitan with jackfruit, a massive fruit native to Southeast Asia that has a texture remarkably similar to meat. Plus, the fruit is high in protein, potassium and vitamin B. Upton Naturals marinates underutilized jackfruit in a traditional BBQ sauce (tomato paste, molasses, vinegar, onion, spices) to make it more accessible. Just heat, stuff in tacos and eat. Learn more about Upton Naturals
For one of the cleanest meat substitutes we’ve seen in a while, Upton’s Naturals branches out of seitan with jackfruit, a massive fruit native to Southeast Asia that has a texture remarkably similar to meat. Plus, the fruit is high in protein, potassium and vitamin B. Upton Naturals marinates underutilized jackfruit in a traditional BBQ sauce (tomato paste, molasses, vinegar, onion, spices) to make it more accessible. Just heat, stuff in tacos and eat. Learn more about Upton Naturals
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