Pandemic Pantry: Best natural snacks
At the time of writing the news cycle is crowded with articles about how “Offices will never be the same”, “The new normal of air travel”, and “Here’s how to safely wash your vegetables". These are valid pieces to write, (please don’t wash your lettuce with dish soap) thanks to the Covid-19 global pandemic, but let’s look at something a little less bleak for a second - snacks!
While most stores and restaurants have been shut down for months now, US grocery chains are bringing in unprecendented profits as the average customer basket size balloons, and new brands and products continue to fight for that shelf space, in stores and in your pantry. If you’re working from home you could probably use a new and *exciting* snack to treat yourself with after your daily walk around the block, so we’ve rounded up some fantastic new snacks in the organic and natural products category:
Some might say this gluten free, nut free, non GMO treat is too good for you. Can a bunch of crispy quinoa really satisfy that sweet craving? Yup! When it’s covered in sustainably sourced dark chocolate and pomegranate seeds it can!
If you’ve ever travelled in Eastern Europe you’ll find these delectable probiotic packed yogurt treats in an abundance of flavors in most grocery stores in that part of the world. Clio Snacks has brought them into the reach of US shoppers in flavors like vanilla, peanut butter, coconut, honey, and blueberry, but we’re into the strawberry like whoa!
These sweet potato puffs are SO moorish you really have to try it for yourself. Fun fact: they use “ugly” taters to make these beautiful puffs.
This organic cottage cheese, made with milk from pasture raised cows, is a fantastic protein powerhouse snack. It tastes fresh and actually fills you up enough to tide you over from one meal to the next, and leaves you feeling good about your snack decision. There are other tasty flavors like strawberry, pineapple, and peach. And if cottage cheese isn’t your thing you’ll also find wellness probiotic shots and smoothies from these good folks!