The 2022 Food Essentials Awards
You are what you eat. In keeping with these words, we’ve evaluated delicious, healthy, and clean food items.
We’re proud to present this crop of beverages and foods—that will take you from breakfast through snacks to dinner—as winners of our Essentials Awards.
Host Defense MycoBrew Cocoa Superfood Mushroom Mycelium, made with Fair Trade Certified cocoa and organic lion’s mane, may have a positive effect on cognitive performance.
Oatly! Oatmilk Barista Edition is a creamy, plant-based milk that tastes amazing as is and also foams and froths beautifully when you want to make a cappuccino or latte.
Roar Organic Cucumber Watermelon, made from organic coconut water, offers a refreshing blend of electrolytes, antioxidants, and vitamins. Only 1 gram of sugar per serving.
Sunwink Hibiscus Mint Unwind is an organic, sparkling nonalcoholic tonic with plant-based superfoods and ingredients such as ashwagandha for relaxation. Sweetened with maple syrup.
Truvani Certified Organic Plant Based Protein Vanilla powder contains just five ingredients: pea protein, vanilla powder, pumpkin seeds, monk fruit, and chia seeds. A delicious, filling way to start the day.
Stryve Original Beef Biltong looks like jerky, but it’s air dried instead of being heated or smoked. Made from top round seasoned steak, this nitrate-free snack delivers 16 grams of protein.
Food for Life Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Low Sodium Crunchy Cereal is certified organic and made from freshly sprouted grains and legumes that provide a source of complete protein.
Pop Bitties Sweet Potato Chips Maple & Sea Salt are air-popped snack chips with just the right amount of sweetness from real maple syrup.
Sana Sea Salt & Vinegar Coconut Flour Tortilla Chips make the perfect tangy and crunchy snack. Made from organic and grain-free ingredients (coconut flour and cassava starch).
BareOrganics Extra Rich Cacao Powder is sugar free, antioxidant rich, and can be added to smoothies, shakes, and baked goods for a boost of chocolate flavor.
Bon Dévil Choc Ganaches will blow your mind with decadent plant-based chocolate flavor at just 100 calories per serving.
Foods Alive Lemon Crunch Sweet Snackers with Flax & Chia Seeds are made from sprouted gold flax, sunflower, chia, and sesame seeds. Gluten free and rich with omegas, fiber, and plant protein.
You know that moment at Thanksgiving when you’re trying to decide between desserts? With The Village PieMaker Apple Pie Cheesecake, the choice is easy—two delicious desserts in one!
Heartbeat Hot Sauce Jalapeño is spicy, flavorful, and muy delicioso! You’ll want to put it on everything!
Cosmic Bliss Twisted Cookie Dough twists fudge and chocolate chip cookie dough with vanilla and chocolate ice creams. Made from certified organic dairy.
Flaky pastry puffs and tamarind mint chutney make Deep Indian Kitchen Potato & Pea Samosas a freezer favorite.
Chomps Italian Style Beef Stick is sourced from grass-fed beef flavored with ground basil and oregano. Nine grams of protein and 90 calories.
Epic Bites Maple-Glazed & Smoked Salmon Bites is a delicious delivery system for omega 3s and protein. Made from wild-caught salmon.
The New Primal Snack Mates Kids Turkey are made with all-natural turkey raised without added hormones and antibiotics. High protein, no sugar. Certified gluten free.
NOW Foods Salted Caramel Almonds offer praline flavor without butter or dairy. Handcrafted in small batches. Lower in sugar and sodium than typical candied nuts.
SkinnyDipped Almonds Strawberry Lemonade. With a thin layer of yogurt enrobing each nut, you taste the almonds and not just the yogurt! Each bite delivers a sweet-tart flavor.
Lightlife Jumbo Smart Dogs provide 13 grams of veggie protein per serving. After listening to fans, the company returned to its original wheat-free formula and great grill-ready texture.
Flora Red Beet Crystals, made from organic beets, is an energizing nitric oxide booster that can be eaten by the spoonful or added to food and drink.
Siete Grain Free Taco Shells are flavorful grain-free shells that stand up to all fillings. Made with avocado oil, pumpkin, and cassava flour.
Eden Foods Organic Spaghetti Sauce Heirloom Variety is an MVP when it comes to flavor. Made from ripe tomatoes, organic extra-virgin olive oil, and organic herbs and spices.