Healthy Snacks from Marin Businesses for Back-to-School

Back-to-school time is around the corner, and the annual search for healthy, local snacks commences once again. 

Comet Corn, Santa Rosa

Comet Corn
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Comet Corn, based in Santa Rosa, was founded by partners Sherry and Jeff Phillips, who proudly call themselves The Popcorn People. They source fresh kernels each month which are popped in organic sunflower oil and topped with homemade seasoning blends. Their Hippie Dust flavor is a best-seller, and they offer other tantalizing options like Maple Syrup and Coconut Curry. You can find Comet Corn at local health food stores such as Good Earth and Mill Valley Market. 

JamBar Energy Bars, Marin

JamBar Energy Bars
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Jambar, founded by Marin resident and PowerBar founder Jennifer Maxwell, emerged in response to a lack of clean, non-GMO protein bar options. Jambar comes in a variety of delicious flavors, including  gluten-free and vegan options. You’ll find Jambar stocked in grocery stores across the bay area, as well as your favorite local businesses like Equator Coffee.

Muffin Revolution – Richmond Marina Bay

Muffin Revolution
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Muffin Revolution’s almond-based muffins have revolutionized the gluten-free snack game. Their muffins are sweetened with dates, making them free from refined sugar. Boasting certified gluten-free and non-GMO project-verified labels, rest assured that Muffin Revolution is the real deal. With flavors like bestseller Banana Bam Bam, these are sure to be a snacktime hit. Find them in the freezer aisle of your favorite Bay Area grocery store.

Love Healthy Foods Granola, Berkeley

Love Healthy Foods, a Berkeley-based granola brand, aims to create a delicious granola that is free from GMOs, soy, wheat and dairy. Made from superfoods like chia and hemp, their granola is chock-full of powerful nutrients for kids of all ages. Additionally, they offer a variety of flavors without added sugars. You can find Love Healthy Foods at Whole Foods, and farmer’s markets around the Bay Area, or ordered online.

Dosa Chips, Marin

Dosa Chips
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Dosa Chips are the brainchild of longtime Marin resident and culinary genius Suzanne McGoldrick during her time as the owner of Table Cafe in Larkspur. Made from lentil-based dosa dough, Dosa Chips are fermented and gut-healthy. They are also naturally gluten-free! Dosa chips are fried in rice bran oil, which is rich in antioxidants. Not to mention, their taste is uniquely addictive and kids are sure to go crazy for these! Dosa chips can be found in grocery stores all over the Bay Area.