Snack Bar, Vol. 22: Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle

You’ve likely had coconut water, but cacao water offers an entirely different hydration experience. Blue Stripes cacao water is made by upcycling whole cacao pods, which impart natural sweetness, electrolytes, and antioxidants to this refreshing sip.

La Tourganelle is known for its iconic cylindrical tins that you’ll want to display on the kitchen counter. The family-owned company uses less-than-perfect nuts that would otherwise be wasted to make flavorful walnut oil that adds richness to cooked and fresh dishes. It’s especially delish drizzled over a wintery salad or a creamy dip. To further reduce waste, leftover walnut pulp is turned into animal feed.

Big Spoon Roasters is best known for its artisanal nut butters, which are not to be missed. But the snack bars, which include flavors like Cherry Chocolate Peanut Butter and Figgy Chai Peanut Butter, are made with upcycled plant fiber (you’ll get 9 grams per bar).

The medley of veggies in each bag of chips from Confetti Snacks are rescued and turned into a crunchy treat. The colorful array includes radishes, carrots, okra, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes tossed in a punchy seasoning blend.

This broth is made from nothing more than organic chicken bones, carrots, and water. It has a luscious texture full of collagen, a golden hue, and a rich, full flavor that’s good enough to sip on its own. Look for it in the fridge or freezer section.

To produce this creamy plant-based milk, PKN Zero captures every tiny scrap of pecans from farmers. The buttery nuts are turned into a naturally sweet and rich milk you’ll want to pour a cold glass of. It’s also great for fluffy smoothies, baking, and, of course, your favorite cereal.

Rind Snacks repurposes the peels, skin, and, well, rinds from your favorite fruits into crunchy and chewy dried snacks. The Cocoa Berry Remix includes dark cocoa-covered whole almonds, freeze-dried strawberries and blueberries with a touch of sea salt.

Wholly Veggie produces a line of frozen plant-based snacks and meals that capture your childhood favorite flavors, plus more sophisticated entrees. Veggies are packed into every product, from the Mighty Mushroom Veggie Burger to the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. The crust on the mozzarella-style sticks is made from rescued veggies!

Every sweet treat from Fancypants is made from upcycled ingredients, including these delightfully crisp and colorful Funfetti-inspired cookies. The rainbow sprinkles are colored with plant-based dyes, and the cookies are baked with upcycled oat flour. They’re certified zero-waste.