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BREAKING CHEWS! Kanom Dok Mai Chewy Thai Coconut Cakes are coming next week to Trader Joe’s stores. These are their take on a Thai street dessert made with purple sweet potato and ube, and are said to be crisp on the outside and soft and chewy inside. I’ve never had them, but if they’re as good as their Kanom Krok Thai Coconut Pancakes, I’m sure they’ll be popular. Looks like these might be a seasonal or limited time item, so grab a box while you can for $3.79 for a 9 count. They’re listed as vegan right on the box and will be kept in the freezer section. 👉🏼 Make sure you’re following @bigboxvegan for the latest vegan grocery news, products and recipe!

BREAKING CHEWS! Trader Joe’s is launching their own granola butter next week in stores! It will be $5.49 and can be enjoyed on a sandwich or toast, mixed into yogurt or smoothies, or enjoyed straight from the jar with a spoon. Looks like an Oat Haus dupe to me and I thought they had trademarked the name “granola butter” but what do I know, maybe they’re making this for them. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Some other items in stores now include @thecoconutcult spooky brownie batter, new @malkorganics cinnamon creamer and “whole” mall which is supposed to mimic dairy whole milk and @sourpunchcandy bats and pumpkins candies for the season. Check the web or use @instacart to hopefully find these near you. Big thanks to @traderjoesobsessed for the heads up on the granola butter! 🙏🏼🧡

New recipe for my classic curried tempeh salad now up at bigboxvegan.com! 🌯🥬🥣 I boil the tempeh first to mellow out bitterness, then mash a bit once it hits the bowl with everything else. Apple, celery, red pepper, cranberries (or raisins), toasted walnuts and a curry mayo dressing that’s mild enough to not take over the whole thing (though you can spice it up if preferred). Gives old school health store vibes but it’s a classic for a reason! Works great in a wrap, sandwich, on top of greens or as a dip with crackers. Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it right to you!

Fall is dropping even if the leaves aren’t yet! 🍂 Spotted the new @drizzilicious apple pie bites at @fivebelow along with the seasonal pumpkin spice variety. @sourpatchkids apple harvest are back at Five Below. Spotted the @bloom pear scare and @alaninutrition witches brew at Five Below. New @liquiddeath peanut butter cup (no actual peanuts used) and pop-tarts carnage at Five Below. @ritzcrackers limited edition football shaped crackers are back for the season. Spotted at Publix. @califiafarms pumpkin spice latte is back and spotted at @sprouts market. Almond pumpkin spice creamer is also back at Sprouts and other stores I’m sure. Sprouts organic autumn apple booch spotted. @nutpods unsweetened pumpkin spice creamer is also back. Spotted at Sprouts.

Here’s a roundup of some finds this week! There’s another flavor of @eatchutzpah dumplings I found at Publix! This shroom flavor looks very tasty. @lennyandlarrys oatmeal raisin spotted at Publix. New @mccormickspice tikka masala seasoning at Publix. New Ben’s rices at Publix. New @oldelpaso taco sauces at Publix. Cute @enjoybrami cubetti pasta with lupini beans spotted at Whole Foods. Vegan pestos spotted at Whole Foods. New @jifbrand crunchy PB and chocolate spread at Walmart. Walmart Bettergoods lime rice. New @getgraza hot ‘n sweet chips at Sprouts.

Oreo just dropped THREE new flavors at once and you get to vote on which one comes back in 2027 👀 Banana Pudding 🍌 Deep Fried 🍩 and Chicken & Waffles 🧇 are all hitting shelves August 24, with presale starting August 17 at Oreo.com Here’s the twist I didn’t expect. The Chicken & Waffles cookie is actually meat free. Oreo confirmed it directly with @sporked and since milk and egg have to be disclosed as allergens on the label, all three of these new flavors seem vegan-friendly. Final word on that once we see the actual ingredients lists on the packages but only a few varieties in the past have contained honey or confectioners glaze. Some context if you’ve been avoiding Oreos over animal testing, Mondelēz officially ended that practice earlier this year. Comment LINK and I’ll send you the full breakdown in my new blog post!

[AD] Chunk is officially in the big leagues 🥩🧡🌱 @chunk_foods just landed in @wholefoods freezers nationwide with two fan favorites: Chunk Steak and Chunk Pulled! The Chunk Steak (2 per box 25g protein) is a go to in my freezer already and genuinely one of the most convincing plant based cuts I’ve tried. The Chunk Pulled is just as good for taco nights or piled onto a loaded baked potato. 😍 Both are ready in 5 minutes which makes them an easy weeknight win. Grab them in the frozen aisle at your local Whole Foods and tag me if you try them!🛒