It’s “sun out buns out season,” which means we’re all about those ice cold coffee beverages and backyard noshes.
From guac and chips to plant-based protein that actually tastes good, here’s a look at five food and beverage items to add to your next outdoor summer affair.
Churro Ground Coffee? Yes Please!
Nguyen Coffee Supply
Ethically sourced, imported from Vietnamese farmers and produced in Brooklyn, Nguyen Coffee Supply makes some of the most aromatic and smooth beans. Sample a trio to see for yourself with their Brew Kit (they also work great for iced).
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Chocolate truffles with all the creaminess of milk chocolate without the dairy? Yes please. Lake Champlain Chocolates has just released their new line of Plant-Based Truffle Bars , free of palm oil, artificial ingredients and GMOs.
Skinny Butcher,
Skinny Butcherv is a line of plant-based fried “chicken” that is converting even the most steadfast of carnivores. Their products are soy- and palm oil-free and made of pea protein. Perfect for backyard gatherings.
Beanitos
Beanitos sources their black, white and pinto beans from North Dakota, Michigan, Nebraska and Colorado in support of local American farms using regenerative agriculture practices. While their chips aren't a health food per se, they're certainly better for you than most competitors with 5g of plant-based protein and 4g of fiber per serving. They're perfect for dipping, dunking, crumbling and crunching.
Copper Cow Coffee
When it comes to flavored coffee, it's pretty impossible to beat Copper's Cow Coffee's Churro and Salted Caramel .