Join Colleen and Evolve CPG founder Gage Mitchell as they talk about food and politics and how consumers must drive the change to a cleaner food system.
From the Podcast Recap at EvolveCPG.com
“The general trend towards healthier living and better information about nutrition has many layers, with one of the main tenets being an increase in transparency from food brands about the ingredients used and their sources.
Today we are joined by Colleen Kavanagh, the CEO and Co-Founder of ZEGO Foods, to talk about how the company is enabling its customers to live healthy and fulfilling lives, and supporting achievement on multiple levels.
Colleen shares some of her personal journey with nutrition and how this led into her career, the important shifts in the industry in recent years, how public policy fits into the picture, and the central theme of transparency at ZEGO! So, for a great check-in on the present and future of the world of healthy foods, be sure to listen in with and see what Colleen has to say!’
Key Points From This Episode:
- How customer action can quickly impact the industry and make a meaningful change!
- Advice from Colleen around the legalities of going to market and a safe marketing plan.
- Colleen’s background and how her own celiac disease diagnosis led her getting into nutrition.
- ZEGO Foods’ process to becoming a B-Corporation and the processes around certification.
- Pesticides and diseases; the research that has illuminated the dangers of what we consume.
- The launch of ZEGO Foods and how Colleen formulated the vision for the company.
- Concerns about safety and assurances related to allergies and ingredients lists.
- The centrality of the testing process at ZEGO Foods and bringing these practices up to speed.
- Information on A Better Course, Colleen’s school nutrition program!
- Thinking about the next few years at ZEGO; the two current goals of the company.
- How local work in San Francisco deeply impacted Colleen’s philosophy.
Update on our USDA grant to build a new Collaborative Integrated Value Chain for allergy and gluten free grains!
Dec 1
Update on our USDA grant to build a new Collaborative Integrated Value Chain for allergy and gluten free grains!
✨🔴 GLUTEN-FREE CRANBERRY MUESLI PROTEIN BALLS 💪🏻🌱
🎄🌟 Snack smarter this holiday season with these easy Gluten-Free Cranberry Muesli Protein Balls!
Packed with plant-based protein, natural iron, and fiber, these small but mighty bites are perfect for allergy-conscious families, those living with celiac disease, and anyone seeking healthy and delicious snacks! 💚💪🏻🌱
These protein balls taste like a no-bake cookie and are as easy as 1-2-3! 😋🍪
INGREDIENTS
2/3 c Apple Cranberry Muesli
2/3 c almond butter or sunflower seed butter
2 tbs vanilla
2 tbs maple syrup
2 tbs ZEGO Pure Protein (use less if your nut or seed butter is on the drier side)
2 tbs flaky salt, like Maldon’s
3 tbs additional dried cranberries, optional
DIRECTIONS
Mix the nut/seed butter, vanilla, and maple syrup together in a large bowl.
Add in the protein, Muesli, salt, and cranberries, if desired. Mix well.
Leave to set in the fridge for 30 minutes (this makes them easier to roll).
Roll into 16 balls. Alternatively, you can shape them into 8 bars (we love the ease of using the @granolabarpan).
Enjoy! 😋
Nov 29
✨🔴 GLUTEN-FREE CRANBERRY MUESLI PROTEIN BALLS 💪🏻🌱
🎄🌟 Snack smarter this holiday season with these easy Gluten-Free Cranberry Muesli Protein Balls!
Packed with plant-based protein, natural iron, and fiber, these small but mighty bites are perfect for allergy-conscious families, those living with celiac disease, and anyone seeking healthy and delicious snacks! 💚💪🏻🌱
These protein balls taste like a no-bake cookie and are as easy as 1-2-3! 😋🍪
INGREDIENTS
2/3 c Apple Cranberry Muesli
2/3 c almond butter or sunflower seed butter
2 tbs vanilla
2 tbs maple syrup
2 tbs ZEGO Pure Protein (use less if your nut or seed butter is on the drier side)
2 tbs flaky salt, like Maldon’s
3 tbs additional dried cranberries, optional
DIRECTIONS
Mix the nut/seed butter, vanilla, and maple syrup together in a large bowl.
Add in the protein, Muesli, salt, and cranberries, if desired. Mix well.
Leave to set in the fridge for 30 minutes (this makes them easier to roll).
Roll into 16 balls. Alternatively, you can shape them into 8 bars (we love the ease of using the @granolabarpan).
Enjoy! 😋
Use promo code: SBSZEGO20 at www.zegofoods.com for 20% off all breakfast foods while supplies last. This Saturday is the last day to take advantage of this sale so don’t delay! 🛒💚
Nov 28
Use promo code: SBSZEGO20 at www.zegofoods.com for 20% off all breakfast foods while supplies last. This Saturday is the last day to take advantage of this sale so don’t delay! 🛒💚
🥦 HEALTHIER SWEET POTATO BROCCOLI FRITTERS 🍠
Are you on the lookout for some appetizing ideas for your upcoming Friendsgiving gathering? We’ve teamed up with the amazing Amanda @plant__creations to bring you a mouthwatering, plant-based recipe featuring our organic double protein oats! 🌾🍠
The best part? These fritters are oh-so-tasty and dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free, so everyone at your table can enjoy them! Paired with your favorite dipping sauces, these veggie fritters are sure to be a hit. To make:
🥣 INGREDIENTS
1 cup riced sweet potato (fresh or frozen)
1 cup riced broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1 flax “egg” (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
¼ cup ZEGO oats
¼ cup + 1 tbsp oat flour (using ZEGO oats)
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried dill
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp sea salt
🌱 INSTRUCTIONS
In a pan over medium heat, add a little avocado oil and pour in the riced sweet
potato and riced broccoli. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5
minutes, and then add in the oats and cook for another 2 minutes.
Make your flax “egg” by combining the ground flaxseed and water in a small
bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, add the mixture from the pan along with the flax “egg”,
seasonings, and oat flour. Combine well.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out the mixture and form into small fritters.
Add the fritters back into the pan with a little avocado oil and cook on each side
for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Serve with sauce of choice and enjoy!
Which condiments or dipping sauces would you pair with these fritters? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to follow Amanda @plant__creations for more tasty recipes! 😋🌱✨
Nov 24
🥦 HEALTHIER SWEET POTATO BROCCOLI FRITTERS 🍠
Are you on the lookout for some appetizing ideas for your upcoming Friendsgiving gathering? We’ve teamed up with the amazing Amanda @plant__creations to bring you a mouthwatering, plant-based recipe featuring our organic double protein oats! 🌾🍠
The best part? These fritters are oh-so-tasty and dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free, so everyone at your table can enjoy them! Paired with your favorite dipping sauces, these veggie fritters are sure to be a hit. To make:
🥣 INGREDIENTS
1 cup riced sweet potato (fresh or frozen)
1 cup riced broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1 flax “egg” (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
¼ cup ZEGO oats
¼ cup + 1 tbsp oat flour (using ZEGO oats)
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried dill
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp sea salt
🌱 INSTRUCTIONS
In a pan over medium heat, add a little avocado oil and pour in the riced sweet
potato and riced broccoli. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5
minutes, and then add in the oats and cook for another 2 minutes.
Make your flax “egg” by combining the ground flaxseed and water in a small
bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, add the mixture from the pan along with the flax “egg”,
seasonings, and oat flour. Combine well.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out the mixture and form into small fritters.
Add the fritters back into the pan with a little avocado oil and cook on each side
for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Serve with sauce of choice and enjoy!
Which condiments or dipping sauces would you pair with these fritters? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to follow Amanda @plant__creations for more tasty recipes! 😋🌱✨
🍄✨ Creamy Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup! 🌿🥄
Elevate your soup game with our secret weapon: ZEGO Pure Plant Protein Powder! 🌱💪 Packed with plant-powered goodness, this soup gets its creamy texture and nutritional boost from a dreamy combo of fresh herbs, mushrooms, sacha inchi, and pureed white beans. 🤤👩🍳
Lysine-rich white beans + sacha inchi protein = satisfying perfection! 🌾🥣 Don’t forget the herbs – they’re the key to that hearty, fresh flavor! 🌿 Visit our magazine at zegofoods.com for the full recipe or check the link in our bio!
Nov 22
🍄✨ Creamy Dairy-Free Mushroom Soup! 🌿🥄
Elevate your soup game with our secret weapon: ZEGO Pure Plant Protein Powder! 🌱💪 Packed with plant-powered goodness, this soup gets its creamy texture and nutritional boost from a dreamy combo of fresh herbs, mushrooms, sacha inchi, and pureed white beans. 🤤👩🍳
Lysine-rich white beans + sacha inchi protein = satisfying perfection! 🌾🥣 Don’t forget the herbs – they’re the key to that hearty, fresh flavor! 🌿 Visit our magazine at zegofoods.com for the full recipe or check the link in our bio!
🍂✨VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE STUFFING🌱💚
Stuffing is easy to make healthier with a couple of simple changes. And it can be just as delicious and filling without the traditional sausage or giblets added. All you need are some fresh herbs and ZEGO’s Double Protein Oats!
For this recipe, we collaborated with photographer and recipe developer Sam Guarnieri @samdoesherbest.
Vegan Gluten Free Stuffing: The Recipe
Makes Approx. 8 Serving (3/4 cup)
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Cups Mirepoix (chopped 2C onion, 1C carrot, 1C celery)
1 Cup Mushrooms, chopped
3 Cups ZEGO Double Protein Oats
1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
1/2 Cup Pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds
5 Cups Vegetable Broth
2 Teaspoons Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Fresh Sage, chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped
1Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped roughly
1 Bay Leaf
Method
Preheat your oven to 350F.
Add the olive oil, mirepoix, and mushrooms to a pan over medium heat cooking until vegetables are soft and onions are translucent.
Add all ingredients, including the mirepoix and mushrooms, to a big bowl and mix together to combine.
Heat broth in a large pot until boiling.
Add all ingredients into the simmering broth and stir. Let simmer 10 minutes.
Transfer stuffing mix carefully to a 9×9 baking dish and cover with foil.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 15 – 20 minutes.
Let cool before topping with fresh parsley, dig in and enjoy!
Nov 21
🍂✨VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE STUFFING🌱💚
Stuffing is easy to make healthier with a couple of simple changes. And it can be just as delicious and filling without the traditional sausage or giblets added. All you need are some fresh herbs and ZEGO’s Double Protein Oats!
For this recipe, we collaborated with photographer and recipe developer Sam Guarnieri @samdoesherbest.
Vegan Gluten Free Stuffing: The Recipe
Makes Approx. 8 Serving (3/4 cup)
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Cups Mirepoix (chopped 2C onion, 1C carrot, 1C celery)
1 Cup Mushrooms, chopped
3 Cups ZEGO Double Protein Oats
1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
1/2 Cup Pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds
5 Cups Vegetable Broth
2 Teaspoons Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Fresh Sage, chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped
1Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped roughly
1 Bay Leaf
Method
Preheat your oven to 350F.
Add the olive oil, mirepoix, and mushrooms to a pan over medium heat cooking until vegetables are soft and onions are translucent.
Add all ingredients, including the mirepoix and mushrooms, to a big bowl and mix together to combine.
Heat broth in a large pot until boiling.
Add all ingredients into the simmering broth and stir. Let simmer 10 minutes.
Transfer stuffing mix carefully to a 9×9 baking dish and cover with foil.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 15 – 20 minutes.
Let cool before topping with fresh parsley, dig in and enjoy!
🌱🌿 Worried about heavy metals and pesticides in your protein powder? We hear you! Our Pure Plant Protein is third-party tested free from glyphosate, 500+ toxins, heavy metals, and is dairy-free, egg-free, and free from gluten. Plus, this plant-based protein powder is super versatile! 🌱💪 Add it to your favorite recipes for a protein boost without missing a beat – from baking to protein balls, smoothies to soups! 🥞🥤🥣🍜
Nov 17
🌱🌿 Worried about heavy metals and pesticides in your protein powder? We hear you! Our Pure Plant Protein is third-party tested free from glyphosate, 500+ toxins, heavy metals, and is dairy-free, egg-free, and free from gluten. Plus, this plant-based protein powder is super versatile! 🌱💪 Add it to your favorite recipes for a protein boost without missing a beat – from baking to protein balls, smoothies to soups! 🥞🥤🥣🍜
✨ Craving a cozy and healthy fall treat? 🍂 Check out this No Sugar Added Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal by the talented Melissa @melissas_healthykitchen! 🎃🍌
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Zēgo gluten-free oats
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 ripe banana 🍌
2 Tbsp melted coconut oil (or your fav oil)
1 1/2 cups coconut mylk (substitute any dairy-free mylk)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp pumpkin spice seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp flaxseed meal
3 Tbsp hemp seeds
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans (substitute with pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option) 🌰
DIRECTIONS:
1️⃣ Mix wet ingredients 🥄
2️⃣ Add dry ingredients and mix well 🌪️
3️⃣ Fold in chopped nuts or seeds 🤲
4️⃣ Grease 4 ramekins or use an 8×8 baking dish
5️⃣ Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes 🎂
6️⃣ Let cool for 10 minutes ⏰
7️⃣ Top with dairy-free vanilla bean yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon 🍨✨
8️⃣ Store covered in the refrigerator and enjoy all week! 🌈👩🍳
Tag someone who needs a healthy and delicious fall breakfast idea and be sure to follow @melissas_healthykitchen for more tasty recipes! 📸👩🍳! 🍁💛
Nov 15
✨ Craving a cozy and healthy fall treat? 🍂 Check out this No Sugar Added Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal by the talented Melissa @melissas_healthykitchen! 🎃🍌
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Zēgo gluten-free oats
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 ripe banana 🍌
2 Tbsp melted coconut oil (or your fav oil)
1 1/2 cups coconut mylk (substitute any dairy-free mylk)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp pumpkin spice seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp flaxseed meal
3 Tbsp hemp seeds
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans (substitute with pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option) 🌰
DIRECTIONS:
1️⃣ Mix wet ingredients 🥄
2️⃣ Add dry ingredients and mix well 🌪️
3️⃣ Fold in chopped nuts or seeds 🤲
4️⃣ Grease 4 ramekins or use an 8×8 baking dish
5️⃣ Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes 🎂
6️⃣ Let cool for 10 minutes ⏰
7️⃣ Top with dairy-free vanilla bean yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon 🍨✨
8️⃣ Store covered in the refrigerator and enjoy all week! 🌈👩🍳
Tag someone who needs a healthy and delicious fall breakfast idea and be sure to follow @melissas_healthykitchen for more tasty recipes! 📸👩🍳! 🍁💛
🍴 Food lovers unite! We couldn’t have said it better than Julia Child, because we know that people who appreciate good eats are always the best company.🌱
Nov 14
🍴 Food lovers unite! We couldn’t have said it better than Julia Child, because we know that people who appreciate good eats are always the best company.🌱
✨Boost your energy with our Double Energy Oats! 💪💪 Packed with 20g of protein, 6g of fiber, and 25% of your Daily Value for iron, these oats are not only nutritious but also irresistibly flavored with molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon.🤤
Why focus on protein, fiber, and iron? Here’s the scoop on how they contribute to maintaining your energy levels:
-Protein helps you stay full after a meal.
-Protein and fiber work together to keep blood sugar balanced, ensuring steady energy levels.
-Iron plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen to your muscles and brain.
-The high beta-glucan content in fiber promotes gut health, aiding nutrient absorption for increased energy. 🌱
Our recipe delivers 20g of protein, 6g of fiber, and 25% DV of iron—all crafted from REAL FOOD ingredients. Here’s how to whip it up:
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup Double Protein Oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1-1/3 cup boiling water
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 rounded teaspoon blackstrap molasses
2 egg whites (or substitute 1 whole egg), whisked
METHOD:
Boil water.
Stir oats, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla into boiling water.
Simmer for 10 minutes until oats are on the dry side. Turn off the heat.
Stir in molasses.
Slowly whisk in the egg whites.
Oats should be creamy and delicious.
Enjoy with your favorite fruit! Store in the fridge for up to a week or get creative by baking extra oatmeal into muffins—fold in your preferred frozen fruit or a banana for added flavor and nutrition! 💪🌟
Nov 10
✨Boost your energy with our Double Energy Oats! 💪💪 Packed with 20g of protein, 6g of fiber, and 25% of your Daily Value for iron, these oats are not only nutritious but also irresistibly flavored with molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon.🤤
Why focus on protein, fiber, and iron? Here’s the scoop on how they contribute to maintaining your energy levels:
-Protein helps you stay full after a meal.
-Protein and fiber work together to keep blood sugar balanced, ensuring steady energy levels.
-Iron plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen to your muscles and brain.
-The high beta-glucan content in fiber promotes gut health, aiding nutrient absorption for increased energy. 🌱
Our recipe delivers 20g of protein, 6g of fiber, and 25% DV of iron—all crafted from REAL FOOD ingredients. Here’s how to whip it up:
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup Double Protein Oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1-1/3 cup boiling water
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 rounded teaspoon blackstrap molasses
2 egg whites (or substitute 1 whole egg), whisked
METHOD:
Boil water.
Stir oats, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla into boiling water.
Simmer for 10 minutes until oats are on the dry side. Turn off the heat.
Stir in molasses.
Slowly whisk in the egg whites.
Oats should be creamy and delicious.
Enjoy with your favorite fruit! Store in the fridge for up to a week or get creative by baking extra oatmeal into muffins—fold in your preferred frozen fruit or a banana for added flavor and nutrition! 💪🌟
🥧🌟 Pumpkin Pie Protein Bars 🎃🥧 Enjoy the warm, spicy vibes of pumpkin pie but with a recipe that everyone can enjoy!! 🌟 This protein-packed, allergy-friendly, and super-healthy pumpkin pie recipe might be your new Fall go-to. 🙌
🙅♂️🚫 Crunchy walnuts not only add a delightful texture but also bring in plant-based omegas and antioxidants. 🌰🍂 You can absolutely skip them if you’re dealing with nut allergies or just prefer your pumpkin pie nut-free. 🚫🥜
Ingredients
1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
½ Cup Creamy Almond Butter or Sun Flower Butter
¼ Cup Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ Cup ZEGO Plant Protein Powder
1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Cup Walnuts (optional for nut-free)
Method
Preheat your oven to 350F and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
Mix together the pumpkin puree, almond butter (or alternative), maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Add in the protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt – mix until everything comes together.
Fold in the walnuts, if using, then transfer to your prepared baking dish & bake for 30 minutes.
Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before slicing and topping with coconut whipped cream!✨
🍂For this amazing recipe, we teamed up with the talented photographer and recipe guru, Sam Guarnieri (@samdoesherbest).
Nov 8
🥧🌟 Pumpkin Pie Protein Bars 🎃🥧 Enjoy the warm, spicy vibes of pumpkin pie but with a recipe that everyone can enjoy!! 🌟 This protein-packed, allergy-friendly, and super-healthy pumpkin pie recipe might be your new Fall go-to. 🙌
🙅♂️🚫 Crunchy walnuts not only add a delightful texture but also bring in plant-based omegas and antioxidants. 🌰🍂 You can absolutely skip them if you’re dealing with nut allergies or just prefer your pumpkin pie nut-free. 🚫🥜
Ingredients
1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
½ Cup Creamy Almond Butter or Sun Flower Butter
¼ Cup Maple Syrup
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ Cup ZEGO Plant Protein Powder
1 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Cup Walnuts (optional for nut-free)
Method
Preheat your oven to 350F and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
Mix together the pumpkin puree, almond butter (or alternative), maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Add in the protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt – mix until everything comes together.
Fold in the walnuts, if using, then transfer to your prepared baking dish & bake for 30 minutes.
Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before slicing and topping with coconut whipped cream!✨
🍂For this amazing recipe, we teamed up with the talented photographer and recipe guru, Sam Guarnieri (@samdoesherbest).
🐟 All types of fish contain some amount of mercury, but larger fish that feed on smaller fish tend to accumulate higher levels of mercury in their bodies over time. This process is known as bioaccumulation and it is why longer-living fish and predators such as tuna, sharks, and swordfish have higher mercury levels.
Reduce the risks by staying informed and adopting safe practices when consuming fish and shellfish. Check for fish and shellfish advisories to tell you how often you can safely eat those fish. Stay safe, and enjoy your seafood responsibly. 💙
ZEGO tests for pesticides like glyphosate and crops with a history of heavy metal contamination. We test for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, too. All of our products are allergen-free and gluten-free, and most of them are diabetic-friendly. Scan the QR code on any ZEGO product to view these test results or visit our website at zegofoods.com 🌱
In your pursuit of health-conscious fish consumption, it’s also worth considering sustainable sources. Websites like Seafoodwatch.org can help you make environmentally responsible choices when it comes to seafood.🐟🌎
Nov 7
🐟 All types of fish contain some amount of mercury, but larger fish that feed on smaller fish tend to accumulate higher levels of mercury in their bodies over time. This process is known as bioaccumulation and it is why longer-living fish and predators such as tuna, sharks, and swordfish have higher mercury levels.
Reduce the risks by staying informed and adopting safe practices when consuming fish and shellfish. Check for fish and shellfish advisories to tell you how often you can safely eat those fish. Stay safe, and enjoy your seafood responsibly. 💙
ZEGO tests for pesticides like glyphosate and crops with a history of heavy metal contamination. We test for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, too. All of our products are allergen-free and gluten-free, and most of them are diabetic-friendly. Scan the QR code on any ZEGO product to view these test results or visit our website at zegofoods.com 🌱
In your pursuit of health-conscious fish consumption, it’s also worth considering sustainable sources. Websites like Seafoodwatch.org can help you make environmentally responsible choices when it comes to seafood.🐟🌎
🍂✨CRANBERRY PECAN PROTEIN MUFFINS
Whether you are helping to feed a crowd for the holidays, need to bring something to share for teacher appreciation day, or simply want to have a quick breakfast in the freezer, you’ll love these delightful muffins. And they are gluten & dairy-free, high-protein, and delicious! 😍
♦️Makes 12 cupcake-sized muffins with approximately 5g protein and 4g fiber. Or make 6 monster muffins and pack 10g protein and 8g fiber.
INGREDIENTS
1/3C butter or dairy free alternative (if using ghee, decrease by 1T)
1C coconut sugar
2 eggs or egg substitute
3/4C pumpkin puree
1/3C water
1T vanilla
250g ZEGO Double Protein Oats (grind in the food processor or high-speed blender for 2 minutes to make oat flour)
60g sweet rice flour (if you don’t have this, increase your oats by the same amount. The muffins will be a bit more crumbly but still delicious)
1T nutritional yeast (optional)
1/3C pumpkin seeds
1T baking soda
1/4T baking powder
3/4T pink or sea salt
1T cinnamon
1/4T nutmeg (approximately 10-20 shavings of fresh nutmeg)
1/3C pecans, chopped + extra for decorating the top of each muffin
1+1/4C fresh cranberries + extra for decorating the top of each muffin
zest of 1 orange, optional
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 350. Grease (or use parchment liners) a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
Cream the butter and sugar together. If using a butter substitute like ghee, don’t worry if it doesn’t get creamy.
Add in the eggs, pumpkin, water, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, add the oat flour, sweet rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to blend.
Combine the dry ingredients into the wet and stir to combine.
Set aside some of the fresh cranberries, pecans, and orange zest (if desired) for topping the muffins. Stir the rest into the batter.
Divide batter evenly in your prepared muffin tin. Top with additional nuts and cranberries.
Bake for 25 minutes. Then loosely cover the muffin tin with foil or parchment paper to prevent the tops from burning. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from the pan to cool completely.
Enjoy!
Nov 3
🍂✨CRANBERRY PECAN PROTEIN MUFFINS
Whether you are helping to feed a crowd for the holidays, need to bring something to share for teacher appreciation day, or simply want to have a quick breakfast in the freezer, you’ll love these delightful muffins. And they are gluten & dairy-free, high-protein, and delicious! 😍
♦️Makes 12 cupcake-sized muffins with approximately 5g protein and 4g fiber. Or make 6 monster muffins and pack 10g protein and 8g fiber.
INGREDIENTS
1/3C butter or dairy free alternative (if using ghee, decrease by 1T)
1C coconut sugar
2 eggs or egg substitute
3/4C pumpkin puree
1/3C water
1T vanilla
250g ZEGO Double Protein Oats (grind in the food processor or high-speed blender for 2 minutes to make oat flour)
60g sweet rice flour (if you don’t have this, increase your oats by the same amount. The muffins will be a bit more crumbly but still delicious)
1T nutritional yeast (optional)
1/3C pumpkin seeds
1T baking soda
1/4T baking powder
3/4T pink or sea salt
1T cinnamon
1/4T nutmeg (approximately 10-20 shavings of fresh nutmeg)
1/3C pecans, chopped + extra for decorating the top of each muffin
1+1/4C fresh cranberries + extra for decorating the top of each muffin
zest of 1 orange, optional
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 350. Grease (or use parchment liners) a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
Cream the butter and sugar together. If using a butter substitute like ghee, don’t worry if it doesn’t get creamy.
Add in the eggs, pumpkin, water, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, add the oat flour, sweet rice flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to blend.
Combine the dry ingredients into the wet and stir to combine.
Set aside some of the fresh cranberries, pecans, and orange zest (if desired) for topping the muffins. Stir the rest into the batter.
Divide batter evenly in your prepared muffin tin. Top with additional nuts and cranberries.
Bake for 25 minutes. Then loosely cover the muffin tin with foil or parchment paper to prevent the tops from burning. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from the pan to cool completely.
Enjoy!
Rise and shine, RVA! 🌅 Start your day off strong with ZEGO’s organic double protein gluten-free oats. 🌾 Bagged in a facility free from the top 14 allergens (including corn) and grown with Purity Protocol standards, these gluten-free oats are the perfect way to start your day off strong. 💪 Plus, with double the protein of conventional oats, you won’t be feeling hangry in a few hours. 💚🤤 Available now at Whole Foods Market in Richmond! 🛒
Nov 1
Rise and shine, RVA! 🌅 Start your day off strong with ZEGO’s organic double protein gluten-free oats. 🌾 Bagged in a facility free from the top 14 allergens (including corn) and grown with Purity Protocol standards, these gluten-free oats are the perfect way to start your day off strong. 💪 Plus, with double the protein of conventional oats, you won’t be feeling hangry in a few hours. 💚🤤 Available now at Whole Foods Market in Richmond! 🛒
🦇🎃✨ Happy Halloween, lovely souls! 👻🕷️🕸️Here’s a valuable tip: always have safe snacks on hand for trick-or-treating. 🍬 Sort through candy together and use this time to educate your little goblins and ghouls about hidden allergens and reading labels. 🍭📚
Now, tell us, what’s your go-to allergy-friendly Halloween treat? 🍬👹 #tealpumpkinproject #allergyfriendlyhalloween
Oct 31
🦇🎃✨ Happy Halloween, lovely souls! 👻🕷️🕸️Here’s a valuable tip: always have safe snacks on hand for trick-or-treating. 🍬 Sort through candy together and use this time to educate your little goblins and ghouls about hidden allergens and reading labels. 🍭📚
Now, tell us, what’s your go-to allergy-friendly Halloween treat? 🍬👹 #tealpumpkinproject #allergyfriendlyhalloween
🍂As the leaves change and the temperature drops, it`s time to savor the return of soup season with this wholesome African Sunflower Soup recipe adapted from Cookies and Kate by @kieshayokers! This plant-based flavorful soup is not only an allergy-friendly version of a traditional peanut stew but it`s also loaded with essential nutrients that the entire family will adore. 😋🍲 🌱
What you need:
-4-5 C vegetable broth
-2 C water
-1T oil
-3 T ZEGO Protein Powder
-1 medium red onion, chopped
-2 T fresh ginger, minced
-4 cloves garlic, smashed then minced
-salt to taste
-1 bunch collard greens or other bitter greens, ribs removed and chopped into 1″ strips
-3/4 C sunflower butter (or peanut butter)
-1/2 C tomato paste
-Hot Sauce
-1/4 cup sunflower seeds for garnish (or chopped peanuts)
Directions:
1)Combine the water and broth and bring to a simmer.
2) Add oil, onion, ginger, garlic and gently heat in frying pan until you can smell their yumminess. approx. 2 minutes. Add to broth.
3) Whisk together the sunflower butter, tomato paste and ZEGO protein in a heat safe bowl with 1-2 C hot broth until combined. Add to soup pot.
4) Add collards to soup pot and turn off the heat. Add salt and hot sauce to taste. You do not want to over cook the soup our you will cook away some of the nutrition in the ingredients!
5) Eat and enjoy!🧡🌻
Oct 27
🍂As the leaves change and the temperature drops, it`s time to savor the return of soup season with this wholesome African Sunflower Soup recipe adapted from Cookies and Kate by @kieshayokers! This plant-based flavorful soup is not only an allergy-friendly version of a traditional peanut stew but it`s also loaded with essential nutrients that the entire family will adore. 😋🍲 🌱
What you need:
-4-5 C vegetable broth
-2 C water
-1T oil
-3 T ZEGO Protein Powder
-1 medium red onion, chopped
-2 T fresh ginger, minced
-4 cloves garlic, smashed then minced
-salt to taste
-1 bunch collard greens or other bitter greens, ribs removed and chopped into 1″ strips
-3/4 C sunflower butter (or peanut butter)
-1/2 C tomato paste
-Hot Sauce
-1/4 cup sunflower seeds for garnish (or chopped peanuts)
Directions:
1)Combine the water and broth and bring to a simmer.
2) Add oil, onion, ginger, garlic and gently heat in frying pan until you can smell their yumminess. approx. 2 minutes. Add to broth.
3) Whisk together the sunflower butter, tomato paste and ZEGO protein in a heat safe bowl with 1-2 C hot broth until combined. Add to soup pot.
4) Add collards to soup pot and turn off the heat. Add salt and hot sauce to taste. You do not want to over cook the soup our you will cook away some of the nutrition in the ingredients!
5) Eat and enjoy!🧡🌻
🌱✨ Investing in a Healthier Future! ✨🌱 Colleen, the change-maker behind our superfood-based products, couldn`t stand idly by when she learned about the toxins lurking in our food. So, she founded ZEGO with a mission: to create convenient, nutritious, and delicious superfoods that meet most dietary restrictions and uphold the highest quality standards. 🍏💪
Investors, you have the power to make a difference too! 💡 Demand change by insisting on heavy metal testing before you invest. Colleen`s passion led to rigorous testing and quality standards at ZEGO, ensuring our ingredients are as clean as possible and support your long-term health. 🌿✅
Join us in Colleen`s mission to empower consumers and demand transparency from every company. Together, we can clean our food system and bring you the peace of mind you deserve! 🌎 #investinhealth
Oct 25
🌱✨ Investing in a Healthier Future! ✨🌱 Colleen, the change-maker behind our superfood-based products, couldn`t stand idly by when she learned about the toxins lurking in our food. So, she founded ZEGO with a mission: to create convenient, nutritious, and delicious superfoods that meet most dietary restrictions and uphold the highest quality standards. 🍏💪
Investors, you have the power to make a difference too! 💡 Demand change by insisting on heavy metal testing before you invest. Colleen`s passion led to rigorous testing and quality standards at ZEGO, ensuring our ingredients are as clean as possible and support your long-term health. 🌿✅
Join us in Colleen`s mission to empower consumers and demand transparency from every company. Together, we can clean our food system and bring you the peace of mind you deserve! 🌎 #investinhealth
🚫🥜Our Organic, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Muesli has crunchy pumpkin and sunflower seeds, not nuts like most brands. Seeds are not just allergy-friendly; they`re also eco-friendly! Seeds require significantly less water to grow compared to nuts, making them a more sustainable choice. 💚🌎You`re helping the planet while enjoying a delicious breakfast. And speaking of allergies, rest assured that our muesli is crafted in a facility free from the top 12 allergens, including tree nuts and peanuts, ensuring a worry-free experience.
🌱 And that`s not all – seeds are like nature`s little treasure troves of essential nutrients! These superfoods are brimming with vitamins, minerals, and all the good stuff your body craves. For instance, pumpkin seeds are chock-full of antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and even vitamin B2, which not only boosts energy production but also enhances your immune and digestive systems. Vitamin E, found in abundance in pumpkin seeds, is your body`s trusty shield against diseases, while the presence of iron, zinc, folate, and magnesium fills nutritional gaps often lacking in most diets.
🌻Sunflower seeds are extremely high in vitamin E, selenium, magnesium, and linoleic fatty acids, which also help prevent chronic illnesses. These seeds also contain compounds to help reduce a person`s risk of inflammation, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
But all that organic gluten-free goodness is not just for breakfast, our muesli is perfect for making safe snacks like cookies, protein bites, homemade granola bars, scones, loaves of bread, and more. Be sure to check out our magazine at zegofoods.com for more recipe inspiration! However you choice to enjoy it, we’re sure you’ll love our Organic, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Muesli and relish a nutritious food that`s good for you, the environment, and your taste buds! 🥣✨
Oct 23
🚫🥜Our Organic, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Muesli has crunchy pumpkin and sunflower seeds, not nuts like most brands. Seeds are not just allergy-friendly; they`re also eco-friendly! Seeds require significantly less water to grow compared to nuts, making them a more sustainable choice. 💚🌎You`re helping the planet while enjoying a delicious breakfast. And speaking of allergies, rest assured that our muesli is crafted in a facility free from the top 12 allergens, including tree nuts and peanuts, ensuring a worry-free experience.
🌱 And that`s not all – seeds are like nature`s little treasure troves of essential nutrients! These superfoods are brimming with vitamins, minerals, and all the good stuff your body craves. For instance, pumpkin seeds are chock-full of antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and even vitamin B2, which not only boosts energy production but also enhances your immune and digestive systems. Vitamin E, found in abundance in pumpkin seeds, is your body`s trusty shield against diseases, while the presence of iron, zinc, folate, and magnesium fills nutritional gaps often lacking in most diets.
🌻Sunflower seeds are extremely high in vitamin E, selenium, magnesium, and linoleic fatty acids, which also help prevent chronic illnesses. These seeds also contain compounds to help reduce a person`s risk of inflammation, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
But all that organic gluten-free goodness is not just for breakfast, our muesli is perfect for making safe snacks like cookies, protein bites, homemade granola bars, scones, loaves of bread, and more. Be sure to check out our magazine at zegofoods.com for more recipe inspiration! However you choice to enjoy it, we’re sure you’ll love our Organic, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Muesli and relish a nutritious food that`s good for you, the environment, and your taste buds! 🥣✨
🍂✨Healthy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins 🎃
Does fall have you craving all things pumpkin but you’d also like to make immune-boosting healthy choices? Well, we have you covered with this incredibly delicious, nutritious recipe for gluten-free pumpkin muffins that are high in protein (that’s right, they are free of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and dairy AND nutritious)! To make it even healthier, we recommend substituting 1/3 cup of the sugar with six chopped dates. Makes 12-15 muffins.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup of ZEGO Double Protein Oats -grind in food processor into flour or use other gluten-free flour
2/3 cup ZEGO Plant Protein powder
1 tablespoon of cinnamon (we like to use Spicely organic)
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of coconut sugar (or 1/3 cup + 6 chopped dates)
1 cup of pumpkin (roasted yourself has more pumpkin flavor, but canned works too!)
1 cup of melted coconut oil (you can also use butter or ghee)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips (we like Pascha)
2 eggs (can sub flax eggs to make it vegan)
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350º
In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients except sugar and stir well
In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, coconut oil, and vanilla extract
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, incorporating well
Fold in chocolate chips
Grease muffin pan
Pour batter into muffin tins
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Enjoy! 🎃🧡
Oct 18
🍂✨Healthy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins 🎃
Does fall have you craving all things pumpkin but you’d also like to make immune-boosting healthy choices? Well, we have you covered with this incredibly delicious, nutritious recipe for gluten-free pumpkin muffins that are high in protein (that’s right, they are free of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and dairy AND nutritious)! To make it even healthier, we recommend substituting 1/3 cup of the sugar with six chopped dates. Makes 12-15 muffins.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup of ZEGO Double Protein Oats -grind in food processor into flour or use other gluten-free flour
2/3 cup ZEGO Plant Protein powder
1 tablespoon of cinnamon (we like to use Spicely organic)
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of coconut sugar (or 1/3 cup + 6 chopped dates)
1 cup of pumpkin (roasted yourself has more pumpkin flavor, but canned works too!)
1 cup of melted coconut oil (you can also use butter or ghee)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips (we like Pascha)
2 eggs (can sub flax eggs to make it vegan)
METHOD
Preheat oven to 350º
In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients except sugar and stir well
In a large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin, coconut oil, and vanilla extract
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, incorporating well
Fold in chocolate chips
Grease muffin pan
Pour batter into muffin tins
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Enjoy! 🎃🧡
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you Marina for the kind words and for sharing the great tip about adding chocolate! Our oats have a much more robust, earthy flavor. If that isn`t your jam, you can also try jam! Or your favorite seed or nut butter also makes great pairings with your oats!
"I really love these oats for their nutritional content. They are easy to digest. There is a touch bitterness that does come with them, but I use chocolate flavored protein shake instead of milk and that seems to take care of it. Love it!”
#happycustomer
Oct 16
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you Marina for the kind words and for sharing the great tip about adding chocolate! Our oats have a much more robust, earthy flavor. If that isn`t your jam, you can also try jam! Or your favorite seed or nut butter also makes great pairings with your oats!
"I really love these oats for their nutritional content. They are easy to digest. There is a touch bitterness that does come with them, but I use chocolate flavored protein shake instead of milk and that seems to take care of it. Love it!”
#happycustomer
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