33 Easy Breakfast Ideas & Recipes

Last Updated on July 12, 2022 by Colleen

Who doesn’t need easy breakfast ideas?

After all, what you have for breakfast is the foundation for your food consumption and energy level for the rest of the day.

But let’s be real—we are all a bit sleepy in the early morning hours. And it’s a lot of work to get everyone dressed and out the door.

Well, fret no more because we’ve pulled together a list of our favorite ZEGO breakfast recipes and no-cook combos that will make breakfast deliciously easy.

Muesli Sourdough Breakfast Cafe
Easy healthy breakfast ideas — all these beautiful gluten-free options are made from the same batter recipe!

So whether you have one hour to prep on Sunday or you are eating on the fly, you can enjoy a ZEGO Café Breakfast any day of the week with our easy breakfast ideas.

The first step is to order a ZEGO Breakfast Café bundle, or select your own favorite flavors of our Muesli and Mix-Ins as well as our Double Protein Oats and Pure Plant Protein on our website. Then jump into these fantastic recipes.

  • Overnight Oatmeal
  • Baked Oatmeal
  • Smoothies
  • Protein Balls
  • Pancakes and Waffles
  • Oatmeal
  • Leftover Waffles
  • Muffins
  • Scones
  • Instant Breakfasts

1. Gluten-Free Overnight Oatmeal

Use ZEGO’s Muesli to make delicious gluten-free, nut-free overnight oats. Invest in some pint-sized Ball jars or use a bowl and simply combine our muesli with yogurt or your favorite plant-based milk. We use about 1/2 muesli for 3/4 cup liquid. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. With 2 flavors to choose from, Cinnamon Twist and Apple Cranberry, you have 2 mornings taken care of in about 15 minutes for a family of 4. This is a fun job for young kids too.

2. Baked Oatmeal

Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas:  Cinnamon Banana Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal

Make one batch of baked oatmeal to use this week and one to freeze for next week.

Use ZEGO’s Double Protein Oats and add in your favorite Mix-Ins flavor (Apple Cinnamon, Cranberry, or Chocolate Chip). We like using a round pan because the slices feel more like a cafe-style breakfast but any shape will do. We have several recipes on our website:

  1. Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal
  2. Mix-Ins Berry Oatmeal Bake (with pumpkin and sunflower seeds)
  3. Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
  4. Birthday Cake Gluten-Free Baked Oatmeal
  5. Gluten-Free Churro Baked Oats
  6. Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Poppyseed Baked Oats

30 minutes for 2 days of breakfast for a family of 4. Make a double recipe and freeze in slices for another week.

3. Smoothie Day

Make Friday smoothie day! Combine 2T ZEGO’s Pure Plant Protein Powder, 2T seed butter, frozen berries, Mix-Ins, 2T Muesli, and water (the Muesli and water replace dairy-free milk you might usually use). You can measure all these out ahead of time into a Ball jar and simply pour it into your blender the day of. Estimated prep time: 10 minutes.

4. Protein Breakfast Balls

Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Muesli Gluten-Free Protein Balls

With protein balls, be sure to make some extra for snacks between video calls or after school. Pro-tip: These are fun recipes to engage the kids with!

Our Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls tastes like a peanut butter cup but without all the sugar (and without peanuts if you substitute sunflower butter).

If you are looking for a tart chocolatey flavor bomb, you’ve got to try our simple Raspberry Chocolate Protein Balls by @theallergychef.

To bring a little love into your day, make these heart-shaped Chocolate Protein Hearts.

And, don’t miss using our Apple Cranberry Mix-Ins to create scrumptious Cranberry Oat Protein Balls!


5. Make Ahead Gluten-Free Pancakes and Waffles

Easy healthy breakfast ideas: Sourdough Gluten-Free Pancakes

You may not think of pancakes as an easy healthy breakfast idea. It’s time to rethink.

You see, if you make them right, pancakes can be both healthy and fast. Just use a blender for the batter, two pans for the making, and freeze them so you can toss them in the toaster oven to reheat later.

Insider tip: Sprinkle them with water before you reheat them. It helps keep them from drying out.

We have several delicious pancake recipes on our website. Because oatmeal pancakes may take longer to cook depending on how thick your batter is, use low heat so they don’t burn. Get cooking with one of these delicious gluten-free pancake recipes:

  1. Banana Bacon Oatmeal Gluten-Free Pancakes
  2. Double Protein Banana Gluten-Free Pancakes
  3. Sourdough Gluten-Free Oatmeal Pancakes
  4. Muesli Sourdough Pancakes

6. Oatmeal

Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Double Protein Oatmeal with almonds, blueberries, figs, and apples

And don’t forget OATMEAL as a go-to easy breakfast!

To make it an easier, make a large batch on Sunday and use it all week with different toppings. Remember that oatmeal needs friends to make sure all the protein is bio-available (it’s low in the amino acid lysine).

So be sure to add a small amount of foods higher in lysine to balance it out. And if you do, your morning bowl will keep you feeling full longer. (Hints: pumpkin seeds, yogurt, nutritional yeast all are high in lycine.)


Here are some easy breakfast ideas for turning ZEGO’s delicious Double Protein Oats into amazingly delicious oatmeal.

  • Combine with Cranberry or Apple Cinnamon Mix-Ins
  • Add other toppings like berries and nuts/seeds
  • Stir in a little yogurt for probiotics
  • Add milk or dairy-free milk (though dairy free milk won’t add lysine)
  • Add Chocolate Chip Mix-Ins for a treat!
  • Make it savory by adding sautéed onion, bacon bits, and 2t nutritional yeast or cheese/cheese substitute – make it simple and savory by just adding 2t nutritional yeast to plain oatmeal (nutritional yeast is high in lysine)
  • Having a midnight snack? Try our Sleepytime Oatmeal with pistachios, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamon. It will help you (or your little one) relax and fall asleep faster!

7. Leftover Oatmeal Gluten-Free Waffles

Leftover Savory Oatmeal Waffles? Yup, we said it. It’s perhaps our favorite easy healthy breakfast idea.

You simply use ½ cup of your leftover Double Protein Oats oatmeal, ½ cup tasty dinner leftovers, and an egg (or flax egg) in a mini waffle maker. Be sure to top with complimentary yumminess like guacamole or shredded cheese/cheese substitute. You’ll fall in love! We’ve got a few great recipes on our site like:

  1. Savory Gluten-Free Waffles with Roots & Radicchio
  2. Savory Green Gluten-Free Waffles
  3. Savory Mexican Style Gluten-Free Waffles with Guacamole and Greens
Easy healthy breakfast ideas: savory waffles
Give your leftover oats and leftover dinner new life by turning them into savory waffles.

8. Gluten-Free Muffins

Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Gluten Free Muffins

Muffins or bread may sound too time-consuming or unhealthy for breakfast. But trust us, you’ll be delighted with all these recipes. And, they freeze and reheat so well–use them anytime you need a quick healthy breakfast idea.

We use our glute-free Double Protein Oats, Mix-Ins, and Muesli for these recipes. Sometimes you’ll grind them into flour. Other times use them whole. Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy them all week long!

  1. Gluten-Free Cranberry Pecan Protein Muffins
  2. Pumpkin Muffins
  3. Sourdough Muesli Muffins
  4. Mix-Ins Breakfast Bread 3-Ways – Cranberry, Chocolate Chip, Apple Cinnamon

9. Gluten-Free Circle Scones

Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Gluten-Free Scone Circles

Why should scones be just a cafe treat? With our recipes and half an hour on the weekend, you’ll have a tasty, flaky, hearty scone any day you want to.

Discover your favority recipe.

10. Instant Breakfast Ideas

No time to prep? No worries. Here are some great ideas for instant breakfasts.

  • Combine ZEGO Muesli with non-dairy yogurt or milk and eat like you would cold cereal. If you have time, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the oats to soften.
  • Add Mix-ins to your favorite dry cereal flakes to add nutrition and staying power.
  • Spread some seed or nut butter on a rice cake, pancake or toast and top with your favorite Mix-Ins flavor.
  • Spread some avocado on gluten-free toast and top with Cranberry Mix-Ins.
  • Need to jump in the car or bus? Bring a bag of Mix-Ins! They are packed with nutrition and are so satisfying—a couple of handfuls will keep your body and brain happy for hours.
Easy breakfast ideas start with a stocked pantry. Get your ZEGO Breakfast Cafe Box today.

Let us know your favorite easy healthy breakfast ideas using your favorite muesli products! We’d love to add them to our recipes and share them with everyone.

Be well,

Colleen, ZEGO Founder

Colleen Kavanagh
Colleen Kavanagh

Colleen founded ZEGO to bring peace of mind to people wanting clean, safe, healthy & delicious food. ZEGO is the first fully transparent Purity Verified food company and encourages consumers to ask other brands they love to Purity Verify their products as well.

“Essentially, all life depends upon the soil ... There can be no life without soil and no soil without life; they have evolved together.”⁠
— Charles E. Kellogg, USDA Yearbook of Agriculture, 1938⁠
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At ZEGO, we believe that truly clean food starts with healthy soil.⁠
That’s why our commitment to transparency and nourishment begins before the seed is planted.⁠
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We work with farmers who grow crops in ways that regenerate the soil, protect ecosystems, and produce nutrient-rich food—without harmful chemicals or shortcuts.⁠
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Because when we take care of the soil, it takes care of us. 🌱

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BIG NEWS, Los Angeles! 🎉⁠
We’re SO excited to announce that we’re officially on Erewhon’s shelves!⁠
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You can now find ZEGO at your Beverly Hills (and more!) Erewhon Market — stocked with our:⁠
✔️ Organic Double Protein Oatmeal⁠
✔️ Organic Superfood Oatmeal Blends⁠
✔️ Organic Muesli⁠
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All #glutenfree, top allergen-free, and made with transparency you can trust.⁠
Start your day with food that fuels and supports your well-being.⁠
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📍Available now at @Erewhon locations across LA!

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✨ Spotlight on Superfoods: ZEGO’s Cinnamon & Spice Organic Oatmeal Blend ✨⁠
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Ceylon cinnamon and allspice don’t just bring cozy flavor to this blend—they deliver real benefits. 🌿 These antioxidant-rich spices may help soothe your gut and support steady blood sugar levels.⁠
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Why does that matter? A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and certain cancers. Antioxidants work by scavenging free radicals—unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress and damage cells.⁠
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The protective effects of antioxidants are still being studied globally, but one thing’s clear: real food ingredients like those in our blend are a smart and simple way to nourish your body every day.⁠
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💛 Gluten-Free⁠
💛 Top Allergen-Free⁠
💛 No Added Sugar⁠
💛 Just Clean, Nutrient-Rich Fuel

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Parfait perfection! 🍓✨⁠
We whipped up this dreamy parfait using our Cinnamon Twist Muesli, creamy coconut yogurt, coco whip, and fresh strawberries — simple, delicious, and packed with goodness.⁠
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Did you catch the latest update from the Environmental Working Group (EWG)? Strawberries just landed at #2 on their Dirty Dozen list again, reminding us how important it is to choose organic whenever possible — especially with berries and other thin-skinned fruits.⁠
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That’s why we’re proud that our muesli is USDA Organic and purity tested by 3rd party labs — made to pair perfectly with your clean eating choices. 💚

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Where’s ZEGO? We’re excited to share that ZEGO is now available at Sprouts Farmers Market in Atlanta, GA! 🎉⁠
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You can now find our Purity Verified oats and allergy-friendly muesli on shelves—perfect for quick breakfasts, safe snacks, and fueling your day with clean, nourishing ingredients.⁠
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If you’re in the Atlanta area, swing by Sprouts and check us out!

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When you find a product that actually works for your body—it’s a game changer.⁠
This review says it best:⁠
💬 “I feel confident about what is and isn’t in this protein powder thanks to their strict testing and standards.”⁠
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Our protein powder isn’t just clean—it’s versatile too. From smoothies to baking to oatmeal, it blends like a dream (and plays nice with your gut).⁠
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✅ No nuts or top allergens⁠
✅ No unnecessary additives⁠
✅ No guesswork—just third-party test results you can trust⁠
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You shouldn’t have to choose between clean ingredients and functionality. With ZEGO, you get both.⁠
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What’s your favorite way to use it?

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What Are Mycotoxins—and Why Does ZEGO Test for Them?⁠
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Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain types of mold that can grow on food crops like oats, dried fruits, and spices—especially in warm, damp, or humid conditions. These molds can develop before or after harvest, and unfortunately, most mycotoxins are chemically stable, meaning they can survive food processing.⁠
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At ZEGO, we take this risk seriously.⁠
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🌾 We periodically test our oats for aflatoxin, one of the most well-known and concerning mycotoxins. While we don’t test for every type of mycotoxin, aflatoxin serves as a proxy—if conditions aren’t conducive to its growth, they’re unlikely to support other types of mycotoxins either. This approach helps us ensure safety while keeping products affordable.⁠
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🌾 Our oats are hulless, which are naturally lower in mycotoxins compared to hulled varieties.⁠
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🌾 We also roll our oats, a process that helps reduce potential contamination even further.⁠
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🌾 And we store our oats in cold, carefully controlled environments to prevent mold growth after harvest.⁠
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We design every part of our supply chain with your health in mind. Because safe, clean food should be the standard—not the exception.⁠
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Have questions? Send us a DM or let us know in the comments below!

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“It’s time we realize that food is a form of healthcare.” — Dr. Mark Hyman⁠
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This quote really resonates with us.⁠
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Food has the power to heal, to nourish, and to support our bodies in ways we’re still learning to fully appreciate. Whether you’re navigating celiac disease, food allergies, or simply trying to eat more mindfully, choosing safe, nourishing ingredients matters.⁠
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This Celiac Awareness Month—and every month—we’re reminded that access to clean, trustworthy food isn’t just a preference. It’s a necessity.

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🌿 Why ZEGO Protein is a Smart, Safe Choice for Celiacs & Those with Food Allergies 🌿⁠
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Looking for a clean, allergy-friendly protein powder that actually supports your health? Our Organic Pure Plant Protein might be just what you’ve been searching for.⁠
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✨ Celiac Safe & Allergy-Friendly: Made from a single ingredient—organic sacha inchi seeds—this product is naturally gluten-free and free from the top allergens. And it is produced in a facility that is free from gluten and the top 14 allergens, so you don’t have to worry about cross-contact. ⁠
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💪 Complete Protein with Superior Amino Acids: With 6g of protein per just 1 Tbsp serving, it has the best balance of all 9 essential amino acids compared to pea, rice, soy, or hemp protein powders.⁠
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🔥 Naturally Made, Not Chemically Processed: Our seeds are sun-dried and cold-pressed—no industrial enzymes, chemicals, or intense processing. Just simple methods to preserve the nutrition nature intended.⁠
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🌰 Nutty Flavor, Nut-Free: It has a roasted, nutty taste (but is 100% nut-free!) and a slightly coarse grind to retain its natural fiber—perfect for blending into smoothies, stirring into oats, or baking into your favorite treats.⁠
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🧬 Minimal Processing = Maximum Nutrition: Our gentle process protects the plant’s natural nutrients so you’re getting clean fuel your body can actually use.⁠
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Free from top allergens, full of real nutrition—no fillers, no junk, just peace of mind in every scoop.

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🌾 Where’s ZEGO? We’re thrilled to share that you can now find our Purity Verified Organic Double Protein Oatmeal at California Fresh Market in Pismo Beach! 🙌⁠
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This local favorite is known for its wide selection of gluten-free products—and now, that includes ZEGO! 💚⁠
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Whether you’re visiting the coast or lucky enough to live nearby, stop in to stock up on your favorite high-protein, allergy-friendly oats.⁠
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✅ Organic⁠
✅ Gluten-Free (Purity Protocol)⁠
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Have you spotted ZEGO near you? Tag us and use #WheresZEGO so we can share!⁠
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🥣☕️ Happy International Tea Day!⁠
We’re steeping into something new — tea-infused oats! ✨⁠
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We saw this idea floating around the internet and had to try it!⁠ We made our Cinnamon & Spice Organic Superfood Oatmeal Blend by cooking it with oat milk steeped in blackberry spice tea instead of plain water. The result? A cozy, aromatic bowl with layers of flavor. 🍇🌿⁠
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Here’s how to do it:⁠
1️⃣ For 2 servings, steep 2 tea bags in your milk or water⁠
2️⃣ Use the infused liquid to cook your ZEGO oats (or pour it over for overnight oats!)⁠
3️⃣ Add your favorite toppings and enjoy⁠
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Want to experiment? Try it with:⁠
🍵 Chai⁠
🌱 Peppermint⁠
🍋 Earl Grey⁠
🍵 Matcha⁠
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Check our Stories for more tea-inspired oatmeal recipes — and let us know if you have tried tea-infused oatmeal before in the comments below! 💬👇⁠

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🌾 Today is Celiac Awareness Day, part of Celiac Awareness Month, and we’re honoring the millions impacted by this serious autoimmune disease — including our founder, Colleen Kavanagh.

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune condition that damages the small intestine’s villi and interferes with nutrient absorption. It’s estimated to affect 1 in 133 Americans, yet many go undiagnosed for years.

In this short video, Colleen shares her personal journey — from painful, debilitating symptoms to a diagnosis that changed her life and led to the creation of ZEGO, a brand built on clean, transparent food you can trust.

💚 Here’s a few ways you can get involved and help spread awareness:

👩‍🏫 Share Resources – Share presentations, posters, or videos at your school or workplace. @childrensnational @foodallergy @beyondceliac @celiacdiseasefoundation are a few amazing resources with downloadable brochures, posters, and more! 
🎉 Host an Event – Plan a gluten-free snack day or awareness activity in your classroom or community.
🔬 Support Research – Donate to organizations like @celiacfoundation that are working toward better treatments and a cure.

✨ And most importantly, share your story. Whether you’re living with celiac disease or supporting someone who is, your voice can help others feel seen, supported, and empowered. Comment below or tag us in your post!

🎁 BONUS: Donate and Win!
As a thank-you for supporting celiac research, we’re giving away a ZEGO gift bundle to one lucky person who donates. Just leave a comment with the name of the organization you donated to on our giveaway post for a chance to win!

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🎉 Philadelphia, here we come!! 🎉⁠
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We’re SO excited to be headed to the Wicked Gluten Free Expo this weekend—it’s the BIGGEST gluten-free event in the country!⁠
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Come by our booth #142 to meet the ZEGO team, sample our Purity Verified oats, muesli, and superfood blends — and learn how we go above and beyond to ensure safety for people with food allergies and celiac disease.⁠
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Tag a friend and make a day of it — we can’t wait to see you there!⁠
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✨ Booth #142⁠
📍 Greater Philly Expo Center in⁠ Oaks, PA⁠
🗓️ Saturday, May 17 | 10am–5pm⁠
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✨ Whether you’re gluten-free, have food allergies, or just love delicious, nourishing food, we’d love to meet you! Will you be attending the expo this year? ⁠

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🎉 Food Allergy Awareness Week Giveaway! 🎉⁠
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This past Sunday kicked off Food Allergy Awareness Week, and ZEGO is proud to stand with our food allergy community. 💙⁠
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At ZEGO, supporting the food allergy community is at the heart of what we do. That’s why all our products are made in a facility free from the top 14 allergens and we’re proud to bring the community clean, worry-free food that is healthy and nutritious.⁠
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To help spread awareness and support the incredible work being done in this space, we’re hosting a giveaway!⁠
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Here’s how to enter:⁠
1️⃣ Make a donation—any amount helps!—to your favorite food allergy–related organization or charity⁠
2️⃣ Leave a comment below with the name of the organization you donated to⁠
3️⃣ You’ll be entered to win a ZEGO Prize Pack full of our gluten-free, allergy-friendly, transparency-first products ($50+ value)! 🙌⁠
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BONUS ENTRIES: ⁠
1️⃣ Share this post to your stories for an extra chance to win⁠
2️⃣ Share a post from your favorite food allergy-related organization or charity to your stories for an extra entry to win. (Be sure to tag @zegofoods so we see it!)⁠
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💚 Let’s give a shout out to all the amazing nonprofits working to make life safer and better for everyone living with food allergies.⁠
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Giveaway Terms:⁠
Open to U.S. residents only. Must be 18 or older to enter. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Instagram, or Facebook. One winner will be selected at random and contacted via DM. Giveaway closes 05/19/2025.

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We’ve been counting down the days right along with you…⁠
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We’re thrilled to announce that our Organic Pure Plant Protein Powder is finally back in stock at zegofoods.com! 🎉⁠
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This simple-but-mighty powder is made from just one ingredient—organic sacha inchi seeds. We keep it minimally processed to preserve its nutrients, fiber, and naturally nutty flavor (with NO nuts!).⁠
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It’s clean, powerful, and crafted with integrity—just like you expect from ZEGO.⁠
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💪 Just ONE ingredient: 100% organic sacha inchi seeds⁠
🌱 6g of complete protein per tablespoon⁠
✅ Free from gluten + top 14 allergens⁠
🌾 Glyphosate-tested + Purity Verified⁠
🌍 Supports small organic farms⁠
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This is plant protein at its cleanest—and you can only get it at zegofoods.com! 🙌

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