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KeJoy donuts are vegan, gluten free and filled with nutrient-dense ingredients such as roasted sunflower seeds, green banana, flaxseed and coconut milk powder. Additionally, this treat uses matcha—an innovative flavor for a classic donut—and has less than 2 grams of sugar.
This delicious, plant-based cookie dough is bursting with 1,230 mg per jar of ashwagandha root extract to support stress relief. This versatile treat can be baked into cookies or simply enjoyed straight out of the jar. Additionally, this product has just 110 calories per serving and contains oat flour, cashew butter, maple syrup and flaxseed.
This decadent, dairy-free ice cream is made with healthy ingredients including coconut cream, coconut water, chaga mushroom powder and dried coffee. The line comprises a variety of allergen-friendly SKUs including Sweet Sunshine, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Toasted Coconut Butter, Wild Blueberry Crumble, Supernatural Strawberry, Mmmint Chip! and lastly, Cookie Whoa!
These satisfying, bear-shaped gummies are an exceptional option for consumers seeking a low-sugar confectionary with guilt-free indulgence. This plant-based treat has 3 grams of sugar and 21 grams of fiber per serving and is made with corn fiber, strawberry juice and kiwi concentrates. Furthermore, this grab-and-go candy does not have added sugar alcohols.
These non-dairy ice cream bars are a better-for-you treat with plant-forward ingredients such as bananas, coconut milk and dates, all wrapped in a chocolate shell. Additionally, this delectable, guilt-free frozen dessert has 120 calories per bar and is Non-GMO Project Verified.
Consumers can satisfy their sweet tooth with this spread from nut butter brand NuttZo. This luxurious, healthy treat contains a creamy blend of cashews, almonds, coconut sugar, Brazil nuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Additionally, this product is Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified Gluten-Free. We love that this business is Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBENC) and that every sold product of NuttZo supports Project Left Behind, a non-profit that helps underprivileged children.
Dessert lovers will enjoy this decadent cookie dough bar that is sweetened with allulose. Because each bar offers 4 grams of protein and a blend of chickpea protein, cocoa powder and grain-free oat flour, this treat is a healthier choice compared to traditional, sugar-laden cookie dough batters.
Consumers won't be able to resist this dessert-flavored Cinnamon Bun popcorn that has 140 calories and 3 grams of sugar per serving. Moreover, this yummy treat is Certified Vegan, Certified Gluten-Free and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Consumers won't be able to resist this dessert-flavored Cinnamon Bun popcorn that has 140 calories and 3 grams of sugar per serving. Moreover, this yummy treat is Certified Vegan, Certified Gluten-Free and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Desserts and other treats at Natural Products Expo East were all about guilt-free indulgences, as classic sweets made a comeback with improved ingredient profiles and a wide range of plant-based options.
Manifesting in products including ice cream, cookie dough and donuts, many of these healthier versions of classic products are low in sugar and salt, and high in fiber, with added vitamins and minerals for enhanced nutritional value. Additional benefits show up in the form of nutrient-dense ingredients such as nuts, seeds and coconut, or adaptogens including chaga and ashwagandha for immune and stress support.
As well as focusing on better-for-you versions of indulgent products, some brands are also reinventing classic treats with new flavor profiles to craft a more appetizing experience for consumers. Others continue to rely on classic flavors and ingredients, such as cookie dough, while adapting them to innovative formats that might include bars, frozen desserts, indulgent spreads and snacks.
Click through the gallery to check out the healthy indulgences that New Hope Network was sweet on at Expo East 2022.
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