January 3, 2023 · 3 min · 459 words · Kelley Lenior
Steve’s Paleo Goods PaleoKrunch Maple Bacon Grainless Granolastevespaleogoods.com
Sure, it’s normal to start your day with bacon, but Steve’s Paleo Goods is redefining the delivery system with … cereal! Sweet meets savory in this impressively clean breakfast blend of almonds, walnuts, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, bacon, and maple syrup. Bonus: A 1.5 oz serving packs 6 grams of protein, along with iron and calcium. Your almond milk has been waiting for this. ($7; )
Empire Mayonnaise Company Baconnaiseempiremayo.com
What if you could slather bacon’s signature smoky flavor onto whatever you pleased without feeling totally gross about your life? Well, now you can, thanks to this creamy, bacony concoction by Brooklyn-based Empire Mayonnaise. This non-GMO spread is made from expeller-pressed canola oil, cage-free egg yolks, heritage pork bacon, vinegar, and salt—a far cleaner ingredient list than most conventional mayos. Give it a try on a BLT for some extra bacon oomph or as a dipping sauce for baked sweet potato wedges. ($8; )
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Uncommon Brewers Organic Bacon Brown Aleuncommonbrewers.com
Drinkable bacon? Awesome. This nut-brown ale goes above and beyond other bacon-infused ales by using an entire leg of bacon-cured pork in each batch. So we’re not talking about some sketchy artificial bacon flavor here, but a subtle smoky flavor that perfectly complements the nutty buckwheat in this brew. The best part: It’s organic, so you won’t be getting any funky hormone, antibiotic, or pesticide residue with your bacon buzz. ().
EPIC Uncured Bacon Bar & EPIC Uncured Bacon Bites
EPIC, known for pioneering the booming meat bar category, recently unveiled two new bacon-based products: The first is part of their signature line of bars, while the second features the same ingredient lineup in bite form (think jerky, but softer).
So what’s in them? EPIC keeps it simple: Uncured bacon (pork, water, sea salt, vinegar, celery powder), and natural pork. Both pack a big protein punch, too—10 g for six bites, and 15 g for a bar. Pair one with an apple and you’ve got a perfect mini meal on the go. ($2.99 for the bars, $6.99 for the bites; )
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Mimi’s Cookie Bar Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookiesmimiscookiebar.com
We couldn’t finish this list without dessert. Sure, these might be a bit of a splurge in the sugar department, but this sweet and savory combo is unlike any cookie you’ve ever experienced (we promise!). Plus, if you’re going to indulge, you might as well do it with a treat made from quality ingredients like organic flour, butter, sugar, molasses, and eggs; natural semisweet chocolate; and uncured bacon. Our tip: Don’t open these up when you’re alone—bad things will happen. ($36 for 24 cookies; )