Born from founder Narell Vasquez’s search for a better bean-based breakfast, Full of Beans Kitchen makes pancake and waffle mix powered by whole fava beans. Vasquez, who grew up eating fava beans in Ecuador, spent two years developing a formulation that delivers the familiar taste and texture of traditional pancakes while providing 15 grams of natural protein per serving. Based in New York City, the company draws on Blue Zone food traditions to make a convenient, gluten-free breakfast from a legume more often found in savory dishes.
Phenomenal Foods CoFounded by Cleveland native Veronica Blue after a low-carb lifestyle helped her lose 60 pounds and overcome chronic fatigue, Phenomenal Foods Co makes Creamy Keto Hot Cereal®, a grain-free, gluten-free alternative to the farina she grew up eating. The company’s vegan breakfast cereal uses all-natural ingredients and delivers the warmth of classic hot cereal with just 2 to 4 net carbs per serving.CLEVELAND, OH
North River Dry GoodsStarted in a tiny New York City kitchen to help a family eat more plant protein and fiber on the go, North River Dry Goods makes roasted, seasoned snacks from yellow split peas. Its Crunchy Yellow Peas deliver 9 grams each of plant protein and dietary fiber per bag, with the line certified gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and vegan. The company’s snacks are sold through stores in the Greater New York City area, across the Northeast, and in Chicago.
JoyfflesJoyffles grew from a busy parent’s oatmeal-batter solution into oat-powered waffles made for quick breakfasts and snacks. The waffles are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and free from artificial preservatives and trans fats, with low added sugar and ingredients chosen to provide fiber and protein. They are sold directly and through wholesale and retail partners across multiple states.
FabalishFounded by chef Jessica Gebel after her allergen-conscious dips drew a following at Miami farmers markets, Fabalish makes plant-based comfort-food dips and baked bites in a small private facility in New Jersey. Its chef-crafted, proudly perishable foods use organic ingredients and aquafaba, including a dairy-free tzatziki and baked falafel, with no artificial preservatives. The woman-founded company also supplies food-service kitchens with aquafaba-powered sauces and ready-to-heat falafel.