Spring is a great time to recenter your diet — more plants, more protein, more power. We pulled together four wholly healthy additions to your pantry that will make the spring cleaning of your diet easy and delicious.
The Only Bean
For a healthy snack alternative to chips that packs a protein punch, we love The Only Bean’s edamame beans. In a fun range of flavors — from classic sea salt to zesty ranch, bold sriracha, and spicy wasabi — these edamame beans are perfectly seasoned and offer a delightful crunch that satisfies your wildest snack cravings. Aside from being a great hidden veggie for your pantry, each serving boasts 11 grams of protein. These beans are the perfect way to keep snack time healthy without compromising on flavor.
OHME! Foods
To address the sweet side of your snack cravings, we love OHME! Foods‘selection of freeze dried fruits and freeze dried flavored yogurt crunch snacks. They offer variations from mango and strawberry to fig and even dragonfruit. These delicious snacks are great on their own, or to add a delightful crunch and pop of fruity flavor to your morning yogurt, oatmeal, or chia pudding. They even work perfectly as beautiful, vibrant cocktail garnishes to add a touch of elegance and flavor enhancement to cocktails. Whether it’s a refreshing spritz or a crafted martini, OHME! fruits offer a visually stunning and deliciously flavorful addition to any glass. They are available at multiple retailers, now including Urban Outfitters. Pick up a bag (or three) today!
Flings
To take that sweet tooth to a higher level of protein power, we love Flings‘ high-protein, low sugar keto-friendly toaster pastries. These delicious toaster pastries are packed with 10 grams of protein each. They offer a range of flavors — strawberry, blueberry, cinnamon and even decadent dark chocolate. They’re the perfect way to supercharge your morning, but I even find myself reaching for them as a sweet midday snack or dessert as well. Give them a try and watch their protein-packed goodness work its magic!
Natural Heaven
Another unique hidden vegetable that I now consider a pantry staple is Natural Heaven’s line of heart of palm carb replacements. Natural Heaven uses the delicious flavor and texture of hearts of palm to create delicious rice and pasta alternatives that not only sideswipe carbs, but also sneak an extra vegetable into your meal. They also make rice, creamy mash, and even prepared meals, all featuring hearts of palm. And they’re extremely easy to prepare — all products are microwaveable and ready to eat. Be sure to try their variety of healthy carb alternatives — you won’t want to go back!
