Diary of a dairy-free revolution
As fans of Plant Snacks (mostly for their cheesy vegan flavors), we were happy to sample this cheddar version of the “plant thins.” These little thins are crispy, flavorful, and quite addictive. Yet (we like to tell ourselves) they’re also quite healthy: the flour is made of whole grain corn, cassava root, pea protein, psyllium … Read more
As always, Trader Joe’s is full of vegan surprises! We recently found this vegan truffle aioli and bought it immediately. We had truffle french fries in mind for this aioli, so we waited until we had those on hand to give this a try. It’s delicious! It’s such a treat to have vegan aioli in … Read more
Trader Joe’s has far more options than you’d imagine (most labeled vegan, some secretly vegan), and it’s wonderful to discover something new every time. Recently, it was their Vegan Tzatkiki Dip. This dip is an incredible blend of cucumbers, lemon, dill, and garlic … its texture is absolutely perfect, and we can’t imagine why anyone … Read more
It can be easy to overlook the vegan dressings at Trader Joe’s — but make a point of checking them out! I’m glad I did. And if you want something creamy and spicy for a salad or dip, look no further than the Spicy Cashew Butter dressing. Ginger and red chili peppers give this dressing … Read more
Another delightful vegan snack at Trader Joe’s is this Cashew Fiesta Dip. As the name implies, this creamy dip is cashew based, and it has nice flavors (with spices including chili, garlic, and jalapeño). Our only critique would be that it could be a lot spicier; this is pretty mild (though those who love more … Read more
After enjoying the delicious Good Karma French Onion Dip, this one was next on our list. This ranch-style dip is wonderful with anything from veggies to potato chips. The spices (onion, garlic, lots of herbs) stand out, and it’s smooth and creamy. This (as well as the French Onion variety) is so good — and … Read more