As the new year unfolds, seize the opportunity to set sustainable goals for your diet and shopping habits that extend beyond Veganuary and Dry January.
Get started with a refreshed approach to food and drink choices that not only prioritise your well-being but also align with eco-friendly values. This article is your go-to resource for discovering vegan and non-alcoholic options, including healthy snacks, plant-based pantry options, non-alcoholic drinks and inspiring cooking kits!
Whether you’re a flexitarian, vegan, or vegetarian, make mindful choices that contribute to both environmental sustainability and personal health.
Explore our carefully curated list of favourite products, tailored to push the boundaries of Veganuary and Dry January, empowering you to cultivate lasting habits while staying true to your ethical and health-conscious lifestyle.
Our recommendations for Vegan Bites
Meraki Cacao
Made near Morpeth, Northumberland, we make hand made stone ground raw cacao bars made from organic, unrefined and nutritious ingredients. A healthier alternative to mass produced chocolate, their cacao bars are free from dairy, gluten, refined sugar, soya and palm oil. They are stone ground for at least 24hours to give a lovely smooth texture and a better taste experience.
- Meraki Cacao – California. Roasted almond raw cacao bar: Hand made, stone ground raw cacao bar. Made with organic, unrefined and nutritious ingredients. Sweetened with Palmyra Blossom Nectar.
- Ole – orange & raw caramel: Hand made stone ground raw cacao bar. Made from organic, unrefined & nutritious ingredients. Free from dairy, gluten, refined sugar, soya & palm oil.
- Meraki Cacao – Carnival. Banana, hazelnut and coconut raw cacao bar: Inspired from our trips to the Caribbean. It contains homemade hazelnut butter and is topped with roasted chopped hazelnuts, sun-dried banana and coconut chips. Free from dairy, gluten, refined sugar, soya and palm oil. 60% cacao.
The Keto Elf
Priya, the founder of “The Keto Elf.” started the Keto diet and gained benefits beyond weight loss. Her hunger levels dropped significantly, while also clearing the brain fog. Since keto was tricky due to lack of ready-made options in the market, she came up with ‘The Keto Elf’ with a mission to make keto living tasty and convenient, one cracker at a time 🙂
Keto crackers
- Cheezy Italian Keto Crackers: a blend of delicious Italian herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme combined with nutritional yeast, gives the crackers a cheesy, umami flavor without any actual cheese. And because they’re made with wholesome ingredients like sunflower seeds and linseed, they’re also nutritious and satisfying.
- Three Seeds Keto Crackers: A mild nutty flavour that pairs well with a variety of flavours, and the crunchy texture is satisfying and perfect for snacking.
Oh Lily!
Oh Lily! is the creation of two French foodie sisters with a passion to share their aspiration for a healthy and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Their secret ingredient is LOVE!
During a trip to India they rediscovered the power of water lily seeds, which are highly regarded in Ayurveda for their nutritional powers. They were immediately seduced by their crunchy texture and started to develop recipes around them. Oh Lily! was born.
Plant based water lily snacks
- Oh Lily! Cheezy Vegan (nutritional yeast): crunchy water lily seed snacks. Nutritional yeast and black pepper to delight your taste buds.
- Oh Lily! Aztec Treasure (dark chocolate and raw cacao powder): Dark chocolate and raw cacao to nourish yourself. Introducing an entirely new and plant based way to enjoy raw cacao powder and dark chocolate as a healthy snack or dessert.
Anastasia’s pantry
Anastasia prioritised using honest ingredients with no hidden nasties when personally developing the granola and protein ball recipes. Now, she is proud to call Anastasia’s Pantry a company (and granola producer) that focuses on healthy food to fuel your body. Their nutty granolas and protein balls are addictive in all the right ways and I assure you that you will feel relieved reading the nutritional label.
Plant based protein snacks
- Cocoa and Date Protein Balls: Dark cocoa and coconut protein balls with 5g of plant based protein per ball.
- Lemon & Blueberry Protein balls: Taste like a lemon and blueberry muffins! But it is made with healthy ingredients and packs 7g of plant based protein in to just 1 ball.
- Peanut butter and Cranberry Protein Balls: Delicious and vegan friendly protein balls made from peanut butter and dried cranberries. A healthy on the go snack that is packed with plant based power.
Our recommendations for your Plant-based Pantry
Zalmon
Whether you’re looking for a plant-based alternative to smoked salmon or a tasty new vegan option to add a pop to your plate – Zalmon®️ is here. It’s brilliant on bagels, stirred into salads, and perfect for a savoury bake or punchy pasta dish. And just as delicious straight from the jar. No judgement.
- Zalmon 180gr Jar: Zalmon is a plant-based alternative to smoked salmon. It works brilliantly on a bagel, adds a pop of flavour to a salad, and is incredible in a creamy pasta sauce with lots of freshly ground black pepper. We offer them in packs of two so that we can keep delivery free for you.
Sunny & Luna
Authentic Italian tagliatelle, passed down from nonna, with half of the heavy carbs of pasta replaced with fresh cauliflower, peas and pulses.
It means that the Sunny & Luna pasta is as healthy and nourishing as it is delicious. Because the best food is not just fuel for our bodies, it is fuel for our joy.
They worked tirelessly on a recipe that contains a few simple and clean ingredients, no artificial colourant, flavouring or preservatives.
All of their products are made with ingredients from Italy, from producers and farmers that they know and trust.
- Sunny & Luna Cauliflower Gnocchi: Our Cauliflower Gnocchi made from 50% fresh cauliflower is lower in carbs and gluten free. And yes, eating a portion means intaking 1 of your 5 a day!
- Sunny & Luna Lentil Tagliatelle: High in protein and fibre, our Lentil Tagliatelle is perfect for pasta lovers looking for a nutritious alternative – and it’s 1 of your 5 a day!
JUX foods
JUX Food is an exciting new SUPER INGREDIENTS brand. They use NASA developed technology to shake up the dried ingredient category.
- JUX Food – Tomato Powder: 100% natural, freeze-dried Tomato powder. OVER 1Kg FRESH TOMATO GOES INTO EVERY POT! The ULTIMATE way to sneak more veg into your diet!
- JUX Food – Spinach Powder: Just a teaspoon will nutri-boost smoothies, sauces, stews & soups. This product will rehydrate when cooked with liquid.
- JUX Food – Broccoli Powder: 100% natural, freeze-dried Broccoli powder. OVER 700g FRESH BROCCOLI GOES INTO EVERY POT! This product will rehydrate when cooked with liquid.
Belle & Herbs Fermentary
Sam & Pan are the duo behind Belle & Herbs Farm, best of pals, who bonded over a love of food and cooking. Belle & Herbs began life as a multi-award winning restaurant in 2003. Winning 3 consecutive annual Observer Food Awards amongst other plaudits.
They grow our own, ferment it & love it! Raw, live & unpasteurised, wild fermented product’s.
- Chilli Jam – fermented: First we ferment the ingredients (takes 6 week+) then we jam it! setting it naturally with pectin. Use it everywhere! sandwiches, with cheese, as an ingredient, table sauce and on your cornflakes
- Preserved Lemons: Classic preserved lemons have an intense and deep, slightly sour lemon flavour. Purple Kraut: Naturally slow fermented purple sauerkraut (Kraut) is ‘raw, live and unpasteurised’ it has a bright sweet and sour, earthy, gently gingery flavour and crunchy texture.
- Vegan Kimchi: A vegan version of the Korean classic ; flavour packed with a crunchy texture, spicy & sour with an addictive umami hit.
Our recommendations for Non-alcoholic Drinks
Bemuse
Bemuse began as a buzz of an idea in 2020 by friends Anna Chalov and Nataliya Peretrutova who wanted to create a new drinking experience – something meaningful and unique and something that stood out from the explosion of low-alcohol beers, wines and ciders.
Having tried existing meads they were inspired to see if they could do things differently. Mead was intriguing because of its history and the potential for reinventing a new drink that was tasty, exciting, complex, unique and healthy.
They are passionate about provenance and provide Information about the type of honey used on every product label showcasing the best of British ingredients with every sip.
Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Mead Wine
- Original Fermented Brut Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine: Experience the sophistication of a traditional sparkling wine without the alcohol content. Made by Bemuse using their unique fermentation process.
- Wild Raspberry Rose Non-Alcoholic Fermented Sparkling Wine: Indulge in the sweet and floral notes of wild raspberries, carefully crafted into a non-alcoholic sparkling wine by Bemuse.
- Ginger Cardamom Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Mead Wine (6-pack): A delightful combination of ginger and cardamom in a non-alcoholic mead wine, presented in an eco-friendly 6-pack by Bemuse.
- Tarragon Basil Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Mead Wine (6-pack): Bemuse brings you a herbal infusion of tarragon and basil in a sparkling non-alcoholic mead wine, thoughtfully packaged in a set of 6.
- Wild Raspberry Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Mead Fermented Wine (6-pack): Share the joy of wild raspberry-flavored non-alcoholic sparkling mead with friends and family. Bemuse offers this in a convenient 6-pack.
- Original Hops Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Mead Wine (6-pack): Enjoy the essence of hops in a sparkling non-alcoholic mead wine, presented in an eco-friendly 6-pack by Bemuse.
Myth Drinks
The founder of Myth Drinks, Colette, have often felt sad following a nice meal or a night out when the drinks we were offered weren’t much fun. Both her and her family don’t drink alcohol and struggled to find anything exciting or grown-up.
Not big fans of elderflower fizz or kids pop they thought they would have a go at making something which would make them smile! After a couple of years of development and a lot of hard work they have done just that!
Myth Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
- Craft Cocktails Gift Set: Myth Drinks presents a collection of non-alcoholic craft cocktails, combining sophistication and flavor without the need for alcohol.
- Coconut Watermelon Margarita: Delight in the tropical fusion of coconut and watermelon with Myth Drinks’ Coconut Watermelon Margarita.
- Dark Spiced Cane Spirit: Experience the rich and spiced notes of Myth Drinks’ Dark Spiced Cane Spirit, perfect for creating unique and flavorful cocktails.
- Coconut White Cane Spirit (50cl): Myth Drinks offers the smooth and exotic Coconut White Cane Spirit in a convenient 50cl bottle, adding a touch of tropical flair to any beverage.
Drink JIN JIN
Using traditional methods of fermentation, JIN JIN is carefully crafted with more than 35 different kinds of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and cultures. This ancient process produces beneficial bacteria and complex enzymes which help us fight off bad microorganisms that comes in our bodies uninvited and help maintain good gut health, and when our guts are healthy our body is happy
JIN JIN also contains an important enzymes like ‘GABA’ and one of the most important antioxidants ‘Superoxide Dismutase’ [SOD] which helps slow down ageing process and defend our bodies from harmful oxygen molecules in cells that play a main role in disease.
Gut Health Non-Alcoholic Urban Cordial
- JIN JIN 750ml: Gift a bottle of JIN JIN, offering a unique and delightful beverage experience. Packed full of beneficial bacteria and complexed enzymes like SOD /GABA/ Lactobacillus. JIN JIN plant a tree for every product they sell.
- JIN JIN 60ml (3 servings): Try adding JIN JIN to a smoothie or with fizzy water & a big squeeze of lime. ‘Refreshingly Delicious’
Our recommendations for Cooking kits
Naksha
Their kits help you cook exotic meals with simple recipes and hand-crafted ingredients. Each kit makes cooking an adventure, whether you are cooking for yourself or for friends and family. Their recipes are inspired by real places and developed with local chefs.
They do not provide chilled items. This maximises convenience because you can experiment with substitutions and cook whenever (and whatever) feels right.
Recommended cooking kits to browse and shop
- Lemak Cili Padi (Singapore Collection): Creamy Coconut Curry Recipe Kit. Lemak Cili Padi is a Malay-style curry made with spices and coconut milk.
- Asam Pedas (Singapore Collection): Spiced Tomato Stew & Jasmine Rice Recipe Kit. Asam Pedas is a melting pot of spicy and sour sensations.
- Ngoh Hiang (Singapore Collection): Ngoh Hiang is classic Singaporean street food. Meat or veg is mixed with spices before being wrapped and baked to perfection.
