These 8 Healthy & Delicious Brands Will Fuel Your Fall
Looking for healthy drink and snack options that will keep you fit throughout the fall? Athletech rounded up the best healthy brands
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As fall kicks into full gear, finding the right fuel for you and your clients’ workouts and busy days is key. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing energy boost, a guilt-free treat, or a protein-packed snack, these products have you covered.
credit: Bloom Bloom Sparkling Energy
Fall gets busy, so if you need to supercharge your workout or work day, look no further than Bloom Sparkling Energy. The drink is a Target-exclusive drink that will power you through your day. The drink comes in a variety of flavors, including Raspberry Lemon, Cherry Lime, Strawberry Watermelon, and Peach Mango. It has prebiotics and lychee, to increase energy without an afternoon energy crash. Bloom Sparkling Energy is the perfect mix of sweet and refreshing without the standard energy drink aftertaste.
credit: Smart Sweets SmartSweets
Looking for a way to enjoy Halloween candy without all the guilt? SmartSweets has revamped its recipe to remove allulose and reduce fiber for digestibility. Still at only 130 calories per serving, you can eat an entire bag without feeling guilty. The candy is reminiscent of all your favorite candy types, in flavors like Sweet Fish, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, and Sour Blast Buddies. The brand offers a variety of plant-based candy options and does not use sugar alcohols as an ingredient.
credit: Grove Nutrition Groove Nutrition Hydration Sticks
Groove Nutrition’s Hydration Sticks are committed to clean ingredients for on-the-go replenishment after a tough workout. Mix one pack into 12-14 ounces of water for delicious flavors like Cucumber Watermelon, Black Raspberry and Wild Strawberry Kiwi. The sticks come in colorful retro packaging and are naturally sweetened, with no dyes or artificial flavors. Unlike some hydration mixes, Groove also has Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin C, as well as Alpha GPC and Himalayan salt for extra functionality.
credit: Free Rein Coffee Free Rein Coffee
Free Rein Coffee is a Texas-based brand founded by Yellowstone star Cole Hauser that embodies Western cowboy culture. The brand sells whole and ground beans, coffee pods, and merchandise inspired by its Texan roots. Free Rein has bold flavors like “American Dirt,” an Arabica blend, “Homestead,” a smooth brew with chocolatey undertones, and “Texas Pecan” which is rich and nutty. The coffee is smooth and delicious, full-bodied and bold. If you’re looking for a new coffee brand with American roots that supports small-scale products, Free Rein is a great choice.
credit: KOS Protein KOS Protein Powder
KOS Protein is one of the bestselling plant-based protein brands, with over 35k 5-star reviews on Amazon, and for good reason. The protein powder is one of the best on the market; it smoothly mixes into other ingredients or is delicious on its own. It uses five different types of protein: pea, chia seed, pumpkin seed, quinoa and flax seed. The blend also includes 12 essential vitamins and minerals, like iron, chromium, selenium and manganese. This fall, KOS is tapping into childhood back-to-school nostalgia with Cinnamon Cereal Crunch Superfood Plant Protein, with a buttery sweet flavor without dairy or sugar. KOS also released a limited-time Strawberries & Cream offering, which was delicious mixing into my overnight oats or smoothies.
credit: Caffeine Army Caffeine Army
Caffeine Army is an all-in-one functional powdered coffee drink that comes in three flavors: Choconilla, Vanilla Latte, and Chocolate. With ingredients like MCT Oil, Extended Release Caffeine, Collagen, L-Carnitine and vitamin B complex, Caffeine Army will supercharge your day. The ingredients promote lasting energy, focus and clarity, and healthier skin. Caffeine Army is gluten-free and sugar-free, with no artificial sweeteners. Best of all, it tastes delicious but offers the same convenience as instant coffee: just a scoop of powder into hot water (or milk), and you’re on your way.
credit: Pure Protein Pure Protein Snacks
For on-the-go snacking, Pure Protein snacks and bars can get you through your busiest days. Pure Protein Bars come in flavors like Sundae Cone Bar, Brookie (Brownie + Cookie), and Galactic Brownie Bar. The bars could truly substitute as desserts, with no chalky taste or texture, and the fun flavors are reminiscent of sweet treats. Pure Protein also makes Popped Crisps and Cheesy Crackers for a healthier salty snack break. Each bag has between 10-12 grams of protein, while the bars have around 19 grams, for a satisfying snack.
credit: Minor Figures Minor Figures Barista Oat Milk
Looking for a new unsweetened plant-based milk that will take your at-home coffee or smoothie game to the next level? Minor Figures Barista Oat has you covered. The brand uses all clean ingredients with a smooth texture and subtly sweet taste. For the sustainability-focused, it also comes in recyclable packaging and is non-GMO. As a bonus, the packaging is sleek and unique, adding a little more personality to your fridge.
