New Products and Old Favorites at Nino's Make Eating Vegan Easy

Spring has sprung which also means it's time to start packing more snacks for outdoor activities. Baseball, tennis, dance recitals..wherever you may be off to, it definitely requires lots of running around for mom and dad! Running on-the-go for busy families also means eating meals and snacks in the car, on a bus or maybe even while walking somewhere! This can be a challenge for many families living a plant-based, vegan or dairy-free lifestyle or even just those looking for healthier snack options than drive thru or grabbing donuts on the run.  

At Nino’s this month, we have saved you time and rounded up our favorite vegan snacks for your family to enjoy this spring.

Let's start off with a popular new brand in our aisles that is sure to please your pickiest vegan and dairy-free family members and friends: 

Abe’s Vegan Muffins and Cupcakes

Vegan Muffins: Mini Muffins, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Lemon Poppy

Vegan Cupcakes: Chocolate and Vanilla

Abe’s is a new brand for us here at Nino’s and we wanted to share a little bit more about the company. According to Abe's website,” About 20 years ago, we started a commercial bakery with the goal of spreading happiness, one delicious dessert at a time. The problem was my son Abe couldn’t enjoy anything we made because he was born with an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame. He was also severely allergic to eggs, dairy, soy, and seeds. Growing up with food allergies was rough. Abe, like millions of other kids, was isolated from friends and classmates during celebrations, snack, and lunch time.  So, in a fit of inspiration, we set out to create an allergy-friendly treat not only Abe would love, but one that our family and friends would devour too...and to our surprise, we did it!  Fast forward a few years and we’re proud to offer an every day, “School-Friendly” option for the millions of parents, like us, who have kids with food allergies. Best of all, Abe’s Vegan Muffins are an inclusive treat everyone loves to eat!

Healthy Snack Tips Using Abe's Products:

•  Break up these yummy Abe’s Mini Muffins and mix them into your favorite vegan yogurt, mixed with fresh fruit!

• Split your Abe’s Mini Muffins in half and spread a generous dollop of Sunflower Seed butter in between for a boost of protein and healthy fats.

O’Dough’s Vegan & Gluten Free Bread and Bagel Thins

O'Doughs bakes gluten-free and vegan products that don't taste gluten-free! They are committed to using the highest quality ingredients to provide a taste difference you'll notice. Additionally, they have no sugar added and are a good source of 7 essential nutrients from plant sources and fiber. They are also trans-fat-free and non GMO Project verified. Their products are made with sprouted ancient whole grains and superseeds and certified seed salba chia. O’Doughs is committed to using the highest quality ingredients to provide a taste difference you'll notice.

Healthy Snack Tips: 

• Avocado toast topped with plant based cheese makes for a great snack filled with healthy fats. Top your O’Doughs sandwich bread or bagel thins with thinly sliced avocado slices, top with a juicy tomato and melt with your choice of plant based cheese. Grill or toast before you leave the house and enjoy this tasty treat en route to your next extracurricular activity. 
• Take your PB & J to the next level with O’Doughs. Make a sandwich into a snack by topping O’doughs with your favorite peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter, almond butter) or any flavor jam. Want even more nutrition in your snack? Use a fresh banana and slice it in between the 2 slices of bread and create a nut or seed butter banana sandwich 

Vegan Rob’s Puffs:  Brussel Sprouts Puffs, Cauliflower Puffs, Dairy Free Cheddar Puffs

No one knows vegan snacks like Vegan Rob’s. They make incredibly tasty vegan snacks sure to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. According to Vegan Rob’s website, “At Rob’s Brands, we believe that snack flavors – like people – are at their very best when they’re totally unique. Our Vegan Rob’s Puffs, Crisps and Popcorns – all created by gourmet snack food visionary legendary entrepreneur Robert Ehrlich. Ehrlich had already created several of the most iconic snack brands of the past generation and wanted to launch a new global snack food focused on nutrition and compassion. Vegan Rob’s distinctively tempting flavors –  deliver bold taste, natural ingredients, and one-of-a-kind attitude. Our commitment to smart nutrition begins with the finest ingredients sourced from independent and agriculturally conscious farmers”

Healthy Snack Tips Using Robs Puffs

• Make your own DIY Trail Mix and add crunch with Vegan Rob’s Puffs Add your own variety of nuts, seeds, dry roasted edamame, dried fruit, vegan chocolate chips and cereal to make a crunch treat for the whole family. You can even decorate your snack bags to make your spring snack even more fun! 

Salvaggio’s Vegan Cookies: Chocolate Chip & Everything Cookies

Sometimes you just need a sweet treat to satisfy that snack craving ... and our longtime popular Salvaggio's Vegan Cookies are a great option. After you have had your dose of protein, healthy fats and some fiber in your snack..finish it off with one of our four varieties of delicious vegan cookies:  Chocolate Chip, Everything, Sugar and Oatmeal.

Happy Snacking!

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