SPOTTED: Fan Finds

@mymenchies has a vegan almond milk mint chocolate chip flavor! Yes, I’m aware what it looks like. 💩 Tasted great though! 😂

It’s pi(e) day! 🥧 No secret I’m a bit pie obsessed, so here are some of my best vegan pie recipes. Yes, I’m taking some liberties by including whoopie pies but work with me here. 😂 Comment RECIPE and I’ll send them all your way! 👇🏼 If you’re new here, I’m Kreg, aka Big Box Vegan. I’ve been vegan since 1996 and I’ve spent the last nine years on Instagram tracking down new plant-based/vegan products, covering industry news, and sharing recipes that actually fit into real life. Welcome and let me know if you have any questions!

We made it to Friday! Make an easy sweet treat and try my better boxed vegan brownies recipe. These are made with @reeses peanut butter @oreo cookies which are now permanently on store shelves! Did you also know Oreo’s part company stopped animal testing and that their peanut butter chips are now dairy-free?🎉 Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right over! 🥜🍫

The mainstream coverage of @natprodexpo focused on beef tallow and bone broth. Here’s what was actually happening on the plant-based side. Swipe through and comment LINK for my full trends blog post.👇🏼

@aldiusa this week! 🥕 First time I’ve seen a dark chocolate vegan friendly Easter bunny there! The @jollyrancher gummies were also a surprise find! Check out everything else with the ingredients shots at the end. 🛒

New @sprouts finds!🌱 Lots of sweet treats including new gummies, chocolates and ice cream as well as the debut of @stroopclub waffles! 🧇 Check out their app or @instacart for availability near you. 🛒

Is Erewhon the most expensive grocery store in America? 🛒💸 I stopped into their location near LAX and while the prices can definitely be eye-opening, the shelves are packed with some really interesting vegan brands. From premium ice cream to imported chocolate and small-batch snacks, it almost feels like a curated showcase of high-end vegan products. I grabbed a falafel wrap for the flight home ($17!) and got a coconut soft serve. I wrote a full blog post breaking down the prices and the experience. Comment LINK and I’ll send it to you. I’m curious, would you (or do you) shop here?🤔

Spotted @wholefoods California in El Segundo. NEW @mycraftycounter Wundereggs chorizo and eggs protein scramble! Also spotted the vegan @yumearth chocolate bunny filled with jelly beans, local @rockenwagnerbakery vegan brioche bread and buns, @bigmountainfoods tofus, @kitehillfoods protein cream cheese, @eatjust power jacks pancake mix, the new 365 soy strips, @matzoproject brownie mix and @millsie_foods cheeses! Check your WFM app to see if they’re near you. 🛒

That’s a wrap on @natprodexpo ExpoWest in Anaheim for 2026! 🎬 Here are some of my personal favorites I tried during the three days walking the floors of each hall (and there are many!). @naturescharm ube condensed milk was delicious. Not sure what I’d use it for yet but I’m sure I’ll find something! @myforestfoods pulled pork was incredible and a Nexty award winner at the show! 🎉 Super smoky and flavorful. I think this makes two years in a row they’ve won so maybe next year for a three-peat? @snackbacktonature white chedda cheezy crackers were great and something I know a lot of you are looking forward to trying. @elnachochip pineapple BBQ chips were one of the highlights for me. Smoky and sweet, they were amazing. @jojos coconut pretzels made with @fitjoy are coming out soon and we’re so tasty. Can’t wait to see these on shelves. @rittersport_usa plant based chocolate bars were definitely an unexpected return and this new flavor is exceptional. @switch_foods is a brand I was unfamiliar with but is definitely on my radar now. Unique plant based meat options I’ve not seen before. @wayfare_foods brown sugar cinnamon stick butter was definitely a highlight and I can’t wait to see it in stores. @truedates flavored dates were the best amongst the many this show with their caramel popcorn being a particular favorite. @micheles_granola almond croissant granola is out in stores and definitely worth your attention. @eatmezcla bars are all great but this new flavor was berry delicious! @olbasremedies always has a special place in my heart (and nose!) and I’d not tried their tea before but I’m a convert now! Check out my wrap up in my blog post. Comment LINK if you want it sent to you.