1) LUKE’S ORGANIC CHIPS Luke was diagnosed with celiac disease at 7 years old, and couldn’t find a chip he loved, so he created his own! Gluten-free, organic, and nut-free, these snacks are not just a great tasting salty snack, but they contain fiber and protein! www.lukesorganic.com

2) HERBALAND PROTEIN GUMMIES These vegan gummies are an amazing source of fiber and protein, and there’s only 1 gram of sugar in the entire bag! They’re made with organic, non-GMO, fair trade ingredients, and are free from all allergens (they’re made in a certified gluten-free facility, and confirmed they’re nut-free too!). www.herbaland.ca 3) MICHELLE’S RAWFOODZ DRESSINGS

Shouldn’t your salad dressing be as healthy as your salad? Like all of their products in glass bottles, their delicious raw salad dressings are made with organic, real food ingredients in a dedicated nut-free, soy-free and gluten-free facility. www.michellesrawfoodz.com

4) SUNBUTTER A sunflower seed spread that is free from the top 8 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, mustard, seafood, sesame, soy, sulphites, and wheat!). Buy the one with the green lid – it’s organic!! www.sunbutter.com

5) EXPLORE CUISINE GREEN LENTIL

LASAGNE NOODLES Forget any other lasagne noodle you’ve used before! This one is made from a combination of organic green lentil, green pea, and brown rice flours. Not only do these noodles pack 11 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber in a serving, but they are “no boil” which means you can skip that entire step in lasagne making! www.explorecuisine.com

6) CHICKAPEA PASTA SHELLS These pasta shells are made from just two ingredients (chickpeas and lentils), are organic, non-GMO, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Even if served plain, there’s 23 grams of protein, 11 grams of fiber, iron and B vitamins in every serving! www.choosechickapea.com

7) GO RAW SEEDS Go Raw’s pledge is to provide the healthiest, most flavorful foods ever made. No nonsense. No gimmicks. No nuts. Organic seeds dehydrated at a low temperature are the perfect snack or salad or soup topping. www.goraw.com

8) MADEGOOD These granola bars and granola minis contain a full serving of veggies from 6 different sources (but you would never know it)! They are made in a dedicated facility free from the 8 common allergens, and all of their products are organic, gluten-free, and certified non-GMO.www.madegoodfoods.com

9) ZEGO Everyone will love these fruit and seed bars (even people who don’t like bars!). And, in addition to taste, this company is serious about nutrition and food safety. Not only are they made in dedicated facilities, but you can actually scan the QR code on each box to see the results for that bar’s batch test. www.zegosnacks.com

10) CRUNCHSTERS This crunchy snack is made with sprouted organic mung beans. Each 1.3 ounce pouch provides 7 grams of plant based protein and 5 grams of fiber! They’re GMO-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan, AND come in fun flavors! www.crunchsters.com

11) MAMMA CHIA CHIA SQUEEZE My kids love this convenient, fun snack made from organic chia seeds infused with organic fruits and vegetables. It’s a good hydrator on the go, too. Please note: their facilities are not certified nut-free, although they use post-allergen cleaning procedures and perform allergen testing to ensure the lines are allergen-free. www.mammachia.com

12) NUDFUD Satisfy your craving for something sweet or savory with these crunchy, raw, vegan, GMO-free, gluten-free crackers. Various superfood flavors taste great with some avocado, seed butter, hummus, coconut jam…or just enjoy on their own! www.nudfud.com

13) GREEN MUSTACHE MUNCHIES These little mustache-shaped bites are like the goldfish crackers from your childhood, except they’re organic, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. They’re made from garbanzo bean flour, with kale and chia! www.getgreenmustache.com

14) ZAK ORGANICS CRUNCHY PEAS

You’ve never had green peas like these. Zak starts with crunchy, whole, organic green peas and creates bold flavors using herbs and spices (the Smoky BBQ flavour is most everyone’s favourite!). Not only do they make and package the snacks, but they grow the green peas, too! www.zakorganics.com

15) NADAMOO This extra creamy, dairy-free, coconut milk based ice cream is made with organic, vegan, gluten-free, and fair-trade ingredients. Although some of their flavors contain nuts, and all flavors are made with the same equipment, they thoroughly wash, clean and test everything to prevent cross-contamination. www.nadamoo.com

16) GENUINE HEALTH FERMENTED

PROTEIN POWDER The first fully fermented protein made with ingredients like yellow peas, brown rice, hemp seeds, quinoa, alfalfa juice, spirulina, and mung beans. It’s easy to digest and enjoy in a smoothie, but adding it (one scoop replacing same amount of flour) into your pancakes or muffin recipes will boost nutrition for your whole family.www.genuinehealth.com

17) EDEN ORGANIC CHICKPEAS This ultimate “instant” food is an excellent source of protein, fats, fiber, and carbohydrates. These U.S.A. family farmed chickpeas are soaked overnight and thoroughly cooked at Eden’s certified organic and kosher cannery with purified water and zero chemical additives. From chickpea brownies to roasted chickpea snacks and hummus, it’s the most versatile ingredient to include in your cupboard! www.edenfoods.com

18) TREATS FROM THE EARTH

Delicious, vegan, kosher, allergen-free, and preservative-free baked goods. They bake in their own dedicated nut-free facility (they also have a dedicated gluten-free facility), so you can trust their nut-free baked goods to be school-safe, too. www.treatsfromtheearth.com

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Fast food doesn’t have to mean

bad food!

FAST FREE

FOOD

by lisa borden

As a mother of three who runs her own business, it’s not always possible to make everything from scratch, so I choose to rely on companies that I trust.

Well-labelled, well-packaged snacks and real food have a place in my pantry. Whether it’s for on-the-go nourishment, a treat, an afterschool snack for one of my kids (or their whole sports team), or a school trip where I pack my kids their own food, I am always looking for organic and nut-free, whole food, plant-based “fast food” – bonus points if it’s shelf-stable!

When I actually find products that qualify (and also taste great), I love to share them! The more that the products are bought and enjoyed, the better it is for the companies with hearts and heads in the right place; for us, who love the convenience but have a commitment to clean, real food, and have allergies; and for our world, in dire need of a better food system for all.

Because things change quickly, and because it’s best practice, please always read your labels before purchasing! Happy,

healthy, safe snacking!

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