2021 Best Bite Awards: New food favorites from retailers, consumers
Find out which new products in 15 categories garnered accolades from retailers and shoppers in Delicious Living's latest Best Bite Awards.
October 19, 2021
GOLD: Lolleez Organic Throat Soothing Pops (Momeez Choice) Lolleez are a fun, delicious and effective way to feel better, thanks to a throat lozenge in the form of a lollipop! Founded by a mom of four, Lolleez are a simple way to help kids and adults soothe sore throats that may result from seasonal allergies, cough, cold or flu. SILVER: Happy Tot Super Bellies (Happy Family Organics) BRONZE: Kids Snack Bars (This Saves Lives)
GOLD: Natural Creamy Almond Butter (Once Again Nut Butter) This deliciously creamy spread is made with carefully selected almonds that are dry roasted and milled until wonderfully creamy. Made in a peanut-free facility, the unsweetened, salt-free product features one simple ingredient (almonds!) and is Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free, kosher, vegan and part of the brand's Honest in Trade program SILVER: Avocado Lime Hummus (Hope Foods) BRONZE: Creamy Natural Almond Butter (Crazy Richard's)
GOLD: Chocolaty Chip Keto Mylk (Mooala) This new chocolate chip cookie-flavored, carb-conscious milk alternative features 0 grams sugar, 5 grams MCTs and less than 1 gram carbs per serving. It is the first dairy or dairy-alternative milk line to be specifically designed for the carb-conscious consumer. Like all Mooala beverages, it is USDA organic, non-GMO and plant-based. SILVER: Elderberry & Echinacea Tea (Pukka) BRONZE: Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot (Pickle Juice)
GOLD: Snack Bars (This Saves Lives) This Saves Lives Snack Bars are made with premium ingredients that are all gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher and under 200 calories. Available in 10 delicious flavors including Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Almond Mocha and more, every This Saves Lives purchase sends life-saving food to a child suffering from severe acute malnutrition. SILVER: Probiotic Fruit Bars (That's it.) BRONZE: Almond SuperBites (tosi)
GOLD: Plain Cashew Cream Cheese (Treeline Cheese) This company starts with just five ingredients and draws on traditional dairy cheese-making methods by using natural cultures to ferment their cashews. This results in a creamy consistency, a smooth texture and a rich flavor that is perfect for spreading on bagels or swapping into recipes that call for dairy cream cheese. SILVER: Mexican 4 Cheeze Style Blend (Daiya) BRONZE: Chive & Onion Cashew Cream Cheese (Treeline Cheese)
GOLD: Happy Hearts Apple Chips (NADI) Made with just one ingredient—all-natural apple chips—NADI Apple Chips are never fried, baked or freeze-dried, and are made with the company's own advanced technology which makes them ultra-thin, extra crispy and craveably delicious. SILVER: Super Dark + Sea Salt Almonds (SkinnyDipped) BRONZE: Keto Bars (Hungry Buddha)
GOLD: Sea Salt Cauliflower Stalks (From The Ground Up) No ifs, ands or puffs about it, these Cauliflower Stalks (aka puffed snacks) have the lightest, crunchiest texture with a big flavor payoff. This is what snack dreams are made of. The perfect snack just waiting to be dipped, crushed and devoured. SILVER: Creamy Parmesan Style Risotto (Right Rice) BRONZE: Sea Salt & Vinegar No Shells (Wonderful Pistachios)
GOLD: Sous-Vide Turkey Meatloaf (Diestel Family Ranch) This fully cooked, traditional meatloaf features homemade flavor and makes it easy to get a mouthwateringly moist, foolproof meal on the table in 20 minutes. Crafted with care from thoughtfully raised, no antibiotics, 100% vegetarian-fed turkeys, it's completely free of artificial ingredients and preservatives, carrageenan and MSG. SILVER: Empanadas (Brazi Bites) BRONZE: Thai Basil Noodles with Beef (Saffron Road)
GOLD: Chocolate Truffles (That's it.) Chocolate has never been sweeter than with That's it. Truffles. Containing 100% organic dark chocolate and no soy or dairy, these vegan truffles are the cleanest chocolate that you can find. With each truffle containing four ingredients and 36 calories or less, That's it. Truffles are the ultimate healthy decadence. SILVER: Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars (Yasso) BRONZE: Vegan Mochi Frozen Dessert (Bubbies)
GOLD: Organic Cooked Beets (Love Beets) Precooked, ready-to-eat and great for snacking or adding to smoothies, salads or bowls. The one ingredient? BEETS! Fresh and naturally sweet, with no added sugars, preservatives or colors, as well as certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher and non-GMO, this vegetable packs a nutritional punch with lots of awesome benefits to boot! SILVER: Sweet Vanilla Plant-Based Protein (Four Sigmatic) BRONZE: Energy+ Citrus Orange Drink Mix (Om Mushroom Superfood)
GOLD: Sous-Vide Egg Bites (Nellie's Free Range Eggs) The sous-vide bites are the first and only Certified Humane egg bites in the country. Using the true sous-vide cooking method and made with no fillers, they're perfect for on-the-go eating. The bites come in three flavors: Uncured Ham & Swiss, Broccoli & Cheddar and Uncured Bacon & Pepper Jack. SILVER: TOASTeR Pastries (Bobo's) BRONZE: Greek Yoghurt (Noosa Yoghurt)
GOLD: Organic Caramel Monk Fruit Liquid (NOW) This liquid organic monk fruit is 0 calories and 200 times sweeter than sugar, making it a fantastic alternative to sugar in beverages. Use it to naturally sweeten your favorite beverages and foods. Perfect for keto-friendly and no-sugar diets. SILVER: Hawaiian Style BBQ Sauce (Primal Kitchen) BRONZE: Non-Dairy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing (Organicville)
GOLD: Baking & Pancake Mix (Pamela's) Your family will love light and fluffy gluten-free pancakes made with Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix. With premium ingredients like cultured buttermilk and almond meal, 8 grams of whole grains per serving and no added sugar, artificial colors or preservatives, this mix can also be used to make other baked goods. SILVER: Organic Monk Fruit with Erythritol (NOW) BRONZE: Grain-Free Bread & Muffin Mix (Purely Elizabeth)
GOLD: Gluten-Free Burger Buns (Canyon Bakehouse) Soft and delicious, these buns are packed with 100% whole grains, 4 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber. Innovative Stay Fresh packaging keeps them fresh for 90 days on shelf prior to opening. Certified gluten-free, certified kosher and free from dairy, all nuts and soy. No GMO ingredients. SILVER: Organic Turkey Burgers (Diestel Family Ranch) BRONZE: Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper Burger Blends (Teton Waters Ranch)
GOLD: Pomegranate Elderberry Boost Tea (POM) POM Antioxidant Super Tea is gently brewed to preserve its antioxidant goodness, making it the perfect refreshing companion. Pomegranate Elderberry Boost Tea is a bold combination that explodes with a refreshing, tangy trio of flavors, combining the antioxidant power of pomegranate and elderberry with a boost of black tea. SILVER: Protein Oat Plant Milk (Califia Farms) BRONZE: Antioxidant Brew Yerba Mate (Steaz)
GOLD: EnviroKidz Organic Panda Puffs Cereal (Nature's Path) Wholesome and nutrient-packed, Panda Puffs' crunchy whole grain corn puffs are flavored with organic peanut butter and minimal added ingredients. Organic, gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and made without artificial flavors, Panda Puffs supports critically endangered animals (like the Giant Panda) by donating 1% of sales from every box to conservation efforts. SILVER: Kids Snack Bars (This Saves Lives) BRONZE: Happy Tot Super Bellies (Happy Family Organics)
GOLD: Avocado Lime Hummus (Hope Foods) Delicious chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, organic hand-picked avocados and a squeeze of lime juice. Hope Foods Avocado Lime Hummus has just 60 calories per serving with only 4 grams total carbohydrates and less than 1 gram of sugar, making it a much healthier alternative to mayonnaise or avocado ranch dressing. SILVER: Natural Creamy Almond Butter (Once Again Nut Butter) BRONZE: Creamy Natural Almond Butter (Crazy Richard's)
GOLD: Mushroom Oat Barista Blend (Califia Farms) Developed by professional baristas, Califia Farms Mushroom Oat Barista Blend is the first ready-to-use oat milk and creamer blended with certified organic Cordyceps and Lion's Mane mushrooms. This shelf-stable, allergen-free and low sugar hybrid oat creamer-milk steams and foams beautifully with a smooth, earthy and full-bodied flavor. SILVER: Organic Kombucha (KOE) BRONZE: Chamomile, Vanilla and Manuka Honey Tea (Pukka)
GOLD: Snack Bars (This Saves Lives) This Saves Lives Snack Bars are made with premium ingredients that are all gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, and under 200 calories. Available in 10 delicious flavors including Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Almond Mocha and more, every This Saves Lives purchase sends life-saving food to a child suffering from severe acute malnutrition. SILVER: Probiotic Fruit Bars (That's it.) BRONZE: Chocolate Chip Plant Protein Bar (RXBAR)
GOLD: Mexican 4-Cheeze Style Blend (Daiya) This plant-based, Mexican-style blend, featuring Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Style Shreds, is deliciously savory and melts and stretches like traditional dairy cheese. Made with chickpeas and free from dairy, gluten and soy, this new variety of Daiya's Cutting Board Collection takes any recipe to the next level. SILVER: Cultured Cashew Cream Cheese (Monty's) BRONZE: Chive & Onion Cashew Cream Cheese (Treeline Cheese)
GOLD: Mochi Ice Cream (My/Mochi Ice Cream) My/Mochi Ice Cream, creator of the Modern Frozen Snack category, is available in a variety of flavors, including vegan-friendly options. My/Mochi wraps pillowy mochi around ice cream for a wonderfully weird snacking experience. At 100 calories per mochi ball, made with the best ingredients, these snacks will endlessly boggle mouths and minds! SILVER: Super Dark + Sea Salt Almonds (SkinnyDipped) BRONZE: Lemon Bliss Almonds (SkinnyDipped)
GOLD: Sea Salt & Vinegar No Shells (Wonderful Pistachios) Sea Salt & Vinegar No Shells Wonderful Pistachios treat your taste buds to a tart, tangy snack. With just the right amount of sea salt and vinegar, they're the ideal balance of sour and savory. Containing 6 grams of plant protein per serving, they're a healthy way to enjoy flavorful snacks. SILVER: Sea Salt Cauliflower Stalks (From The Ground Up) BRONZE: Vegan White Cheddar Puffs (HIPPEAS)
GOLD: Sweet Potato Gnocchi (Cappello's) Cappello's Sweet Potato Gnocchi is a mineral-rich, pillowy pasta rolled in nutrient-dense almond flour making an elegant dough that is as versatile as it is delicious. This reinvented pasta is the closest thing to homemade taste that families can find in the store and is non-GMO, as well as dairy-, grain- and gluten-free. SILVER: Empanadas (Brazi Bites) BRONZE: Vegan Quiche (Raised Gluten Free)
GOLD: Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars (Yasso) Yasso's Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars are a delicious way to indulge your sweet tooth and make a lighter alternative to ice cream at only 100 calories a piece. Flavors include Black Raspberry Chip, Butter Pecan, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip, Sea Salt Caramel and more. SILVER: Certified Vegan Mochi Frozen Dessert (Bubbies) BRONZE: Cashew Milk Ice Cream (Forager Project)
GOLD: Organic Cooked Beets (Love Beets) Precooked, ready-to-eat and great for snacking or adding to smoothies, salads or bowls. The one ingredient? BEETS! Fresh and naturally sweet, with no added sugars, preservatives or colors, as well as certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher and non-GMO, this vegetable packs a nutritional punch with lots of awesome benefits to boot! SILVER: Citrus Orange Energy+ (Om Mushroom Superfood) BRONZE: Sweet Vanilla Plant-Based Protein (Four Sigmatic)
GOLD: Greek Yoghurt (Noosa Yoghurt) Appealing to those looking for a more balanced option, Noosa now offers its Greek, whole milk yoghurt with 12 grams of protein and only 12 grams of sugar per serving (30% lower in sugar than other Greek yoghurts). Noosa Greek is available in six delicious flavors including vanilla bean, blueberry, mixed berry, strawberry, plain and peach. SILVER: Kashi GO Protein Waffles (Kashi) BRONZE: TOASTeR Pastries (Bobo's)
GOLD: Buffalo Sauce (Primal Kitchen) Primal Kitchen's Buffalo Sauce is made without xanthan gum or natural flavors, and is Whole30 Approved, Keto Certified and Certified Paleo. Made with simple, high-quality ingredients with integrity, like avocado oil, cayenne sauce and organic garlic powder, this sauce is a must-have for any pantry. SILVER: Classic Kimchi (Cleveland Kitchen) BRONZE: Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha (Bushwick Kitchen)
GOLD: Grain-Free Bread & Muffin Mix (Purely Elizabeth) This Grain-Free Bread & Muffin Mix is a multipurpose baking mix crafted to make delicious baked goods. Contains 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of added sugar. SILVER: Pancake & Baking Mix (Pamela's) BRONZE: Rainbow Decorating Sprinkles (Watkins)
GOLD: Sweet Heat Baked Beans (Bush's Beans) Have you ever eaten Bush's Baked Beans and thought, "I wish these beautiful beans had a little heat?" Well, now they do! Bush's Sweet Heat Baked Beans make every grilling night beautiful with the bold blend of spices and brown sugar you know and the zesty kick of jalapeno you deserve. SILVER: Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Burger Blend (Teton Waters Ranch) BRONZE: Meat Free Burgers (Meatless Farm)
GOLD: Pomegranate Elderberry Boost Tea (POM) POM Antioxidant Super Tea is gently brewed to preserve its antioxidant goodness, making it the perfect refreshing companion. Pomegranate Elderberry Boost Tea is a bold combination that explodes with a refreshing, tangy trio of flavors, combining the antioxidant power of pomegranate and elderberry with a boost of black tea. SILVER: Protein Oat Plant Milk (Califia Farms) BRONZE: Zero Sugar Pink Lemonade (Swoon)
GOLD: Pomegranate Elderberry Boost Tea (POM) POM Antioxidant Super Tea is gently brewed to preserve its antioxidant goodness, making it the perfect refreshing companion. Pomegranate Elderberry Boost Tea is a bold combination that explodes with a refreshing, tangy trio of flavors, combining the antioxidant power of pomegranate and elderberry with a boost of black tea. SILVER: Protein Oat Plant Milk (Califia Farms) BRONZE: Zero Sugar Pink Lemonade (Swoon)
Delicious Living's Best Bite Awards honor the industry's most innovative natural foods every year. Of course, flavor and clean ingredients are top priorities, but judging doesn't stop there. Natural product retailers and experienced shoppers grade products based on quality, purity, ingredients and efficacy.
In 15 different categories, retailers and consumers each choose three top finishers that are named the gold, silver and bronze winners. Browse through this gallery to find new products that are endorsed by retailers and shoppers alike.
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