As the demand for sustainable living continues to rise, more consumers are seeking foods and beverages that nourish their bodies and support our planet’s health. Eco-friendly options are becoming increasingly accessible, allowing us to make mindful choices that minimize our environmental impact. In this roundup, we highlight a selection of our favorite eco-friendly foods that prioritize organic ingredients, ethical sourcing, and minimal packaging. These picks taste great and contribute to a more sustainable food system. Enjoy!
Blue Stripes Dark Chocolate Coconut Whole Cacao Trail Mix, 8oz ($8.29, Amazon)
Blue Stripes is a mission-driven, plastic-neutral brand that upcycles the entire cacao pod, leaving nothing to waste. I’m particular about trail mix, and I like this one, which is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Certified Vegan, and Kosher.
The trail mix contains a tasty blend of dried fruits, nuts, the whole cacao pod (shell, fruit, and beans), crispy coconut flakes, and dark chocolate. 16 vitamins and minerals in all. Their Banana Peanut Butter mix is yummy too, as are the brand’s fruit snacks.
Confetti Snacks Raffles Soul Party variety pack ($33 for 6, Confettisnacks.com)
This new snack brand upcycles “ugly” vegetables, turning them into crunchy goodness with flavors like Summer Truffle, Teriyaki BBQ, and Green Curry. The veggie chips and mushroom chips are baked using low heat, which helps them maintain their color and hearty crunch.
The variety pack includes six flavors, so you can try ‘em all! All flavors are vegan and gluten-free.
SOLELY Organic Mango Whole Fruit Gummies Variety Pack. $17.49 for 4 Flavors, 5 Bags per Box, Amazon)
These fruit snacks are made with nothing but whole, organic fruit. Practicing regenerative, organic farming and upcycling 1.5 million pounds of fruit yearly, Solely blends perfect and imperfect organic fruit into gummies, Fruit Jerky, and Dried Fruit.
The Gummies are an excellent option for kids’ lunches. They taste fantastic, but contain none of the dyes, fillers, gums, or preservatives in traditional fruit snacks.
Seven Sundays Sunflowers Cereal Variety Pack ($29.99 for 3 8oz. bags, Amazon)
Seven Sundays rescues nearly 1 million pounds of food waste by using by-products from oat milk and sunflower oil production per year. There are several flavors available, and this Variety Pack includes Maple Sea Salt, Real Berry, and Real Cocoa flavors. Seven Sundays’ packaging is eco-friendly too, utilizing recyclable, post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging. Just last year, the brand repurposed the equivalent of 480,000 milk jugs into their cereal pouches.
PKN Zero Pecan Milk ($15.99 for 32oz., Amazon)
Woman-founded PKN uses imperfect pecan pieces for their milk alternative, which is delicious in cereal and coffee.
PKN Zero is made from filtered water, pecan butter from upcycled pecans, vanilla extract, and sea salt. It not only tastes good, but it also supports brain health and heart health with high levels of flavonoids and antioxidants from pecans. The brand makes several flavors and formulations, including Chocolate and Creamer.
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