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It’s National Picnic Month, so it’s only right to do a breakdown of just some of the must-have nibbles, fancies and vegan friendly foods for your instagram inspired meal al fresco.
We have included bites for adults, children, grandparents, sisters, brothers, cousins and whoever else may be sat around the picnic blanket. Each product is vegan friendly, so the perfect guide for anyone looking to keep any of their vegan friends or family happy this month. So take a look below and ensure your basket doesn’t disappoint anyone this summer.
The top picnic bites for 2020:
YaconViva Cacao Nibs – £9.99 for a 300g pack
YaconViva Organic and Vegan Criollo Cacao Nibs, sweetened with Yacon Syrup, are the perfect snack for those with a naturally sweet tooth. The no added sugar nibs can be used as a high fibre topping to desserts and as an ingredient for yummy bakes and cakes.
YaconViva Cacao Nibs are packed full of antioxidants due to their low processing, which acts as brain food, promoting strong cognitive performance. They also contain natural caffeine, which is known to slow ageing and fight stress as well as improving alertness.
Mummy Meagz Orange Rocky Road bars – £1.49
Crunchy biscuit pieces meet fluffy mallows and in a secret gluten-free recipe. Rich Belgian chocolate smothers the ingredients to create a decadent and more-ish treat. The bars contain no nuts or fruit, and are suitable for vegans and those following gluten-free diets. Because Mummy Meagz believes treats only taste good if they do good, all products in the range are free of Genetically Modified ingredients (GMOs) and contain only palm oil considered sustainable by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). And trust me, these are good and keep you going all day long…full of goodness.
Squeaky Bean Potato and Onion Tortilla – £2 from Sainsburys
The Squeaky Bean Potato and Onion Tortillas can be enjoyed as a satisfying and convenient snack, or as part of a meal. Packed with flavour, the Spanish inspired Tortillas contain succulent chunks of potato and onion in a fluffy, golden chickpea base.
Their versatility makes them perfect for picnics, tapas-style dinners, served with fries and a tasty side salad, or as a summertime snack. Each Tortilla weighs 250g and can be eaten straight from the pack or heated. Ready after just two minutes in the microwave, or heated in a frying pan, Squeaky Bean is once again your sidekick in the kitchen.
Chicken Style Sausage Rolls – £2 from Tesco
A great on-the-go snack for a park lunch, Fry’s Vegetable & Squash Slice is packed with aubergine, butternut squash and tomato and delicately seasoned with Mediterranean herbs. A great option for picnics, as they can be enjoyed straight from the pack.
Remedy Coconut Water Kefir – 24 250ml cans £29.99
My personal favourite on a hot day – it ain’t your average coconut water. Enjoy the creamy undertones of fresh coconut with a fizzy, tangy twist. Mellow, luscious and straight up refreshing, this one is made for guzzlin’!
OGGS® Marvellous Mini Cupcakes – £4.25 for a 9 pack from Sainsburys
Perfect for a picnic, OGGS® Marvellous Mini Cupcakes are bite-sized and ready to come with you on any adventure. Now family picnics are back on the agenda this summer, these cakes are a Mumsnet-approved, bite-sized treat to hit the sweet spot for adults and kids alike. OGGS® cakes are entirely egg and dairy-free, vegan-friendly treats that are made using OGGS® new Aquafaba, (a liquid egg alternative made from chickpea water).
OGGS® Marvellous Mini Cupcakes come in picnic proof packaging which not only is designed to keep each cake looking its best, but it is sustainably sourced with 100% recycled plastic which is fully recyclable and completely biodegradable. So, your OGGS® Marvellous Mini Cakes will arrive with you at any destination looking perfect and insta-ready, now all you need is a good backdrop!
Sainsbury’s Rich Vegan Deli-Style Coleslaw – 300g pot for £1.20
Shredded cabbage, carrot and onion in a vegan mayo dressing – and trust me, it is absolutely worth every bite.
The White Rabbit Pizza Co. The Vegan Gardener – £4 available from Sainsburys
A plant-based compilation topped with green goodness. Succulent semi-sundried tomatoes on a bed of vegan MozzaRisella, peppered with crunchy kale and garnished with Italian basil pesto.
Pizza has the power to bring people together and that’s exactly what The White Rabbit Pizza Co. is all about.
LEON Vegan Hummus With Evoo – £2 available from Sainsburys
Leon restaurants started in 2004 and wanted to make vegetables taste good. Some people thought that made them a little bit alternative, but now everyone agrees: eating more plants is good for us and good for the planet.
With this plant based hummus, you really can’t go wrong.
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