Thin-Cut Chips, Apple

Crispy, thin-cut and oh-so-craveable, RIND's apple chips are bursting with sweet flavor and nutrients like potassium and iron. They're an easy way to switch up your snack game and enjoy the satisfying crunch of a traditional chip.

Paleo Snacks Starter Shopping List

<p>When it comes to common pantry staples, oils, flours, and spices are usually found on well-stocked shelves—but why not apple sauce? Besides being a simple and healthy snack that offers many of the same benefits as regular apples, this humble puree also serves as a gentle food for upset stomachs and can be a versatile substitute to make baked goods <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/what-is-a-vegan" target="_blank">vegan</a>. That alone should be enough to keep some on hand.</p>


<p>In developing our own line of organic apple sauces, Thrive Market gives this kitchen essential the royal treatment. We start with a delicious blend of ripe and juicy USDA certified organic apples that are washed, chopped, cooked, and blended together for intense fruit flavor and more balanced acidity.</p>


<p>Then, our apple sauce is passed through an intense screening process to ensure even consistency and optimal flavor before being packaged into four, 4 oz. servings that can easily be thrown into lunch boxes, purses, or gym bags. (Also check out our economy-sized 24 oz. glass jars.)</p>


<p>Thrive Market takes pride in offering pure, whole food products, and our apple sauce is no exception. Made without the addition of preservatives, artificial colors, or flavors, the only ingredient is fresh-picked, non-GMO apples. Not only is it incredibly pure, but it can also be enjoyed by anyone following <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/what-is-the-paleo-diet" target="_blank">Paleo</a>, kosher, gluten-free, or vegan diets.</p>
<h2>A healthy snack and comforting stomach soother</h2>
<p>Apple sauce is a unique snack because it’s considered both a health and comfort food at the same time. The smooth texture and slightly tart sweetness make it feel more decadent than biting into an apple, even though you get <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/nutritional-value-in-apples" target="_blank">many of the same benefits as eating the fruit</a> itself. And that’s saying something since apples are rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals that have been said to help reduce the risk of <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/what-is-diabetes" target="_blank">diabetes</a>, heart disease, and even some types of cancer.</p>


<p>As with all plant–based foods, apples are also a great source of dietary fiber, which helps you to feel fuller longer and can keep cravings at bay. Fiber is also important for gut health because it cleans out the digestive tract as it passes through. In fact, ample amounts of soluble fiber have been shown to reduce <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/warning-signs-youre-chronically-inflamed-take-action" target="_blank">chronic inflammation</a> and the uncomfortable symptoms that go along with it.</p>


<p>There’s even some science behind its comfort food status. Apple sauce is featured in the BRAT (bananas, rice, apple sauce, and toast) diet, which is recommended as temporary protocol for the stomach flu, food poisoning, morning sickness, or any other time that your gastrointestinal tract seems to turn on you. These bland foods are low in fat and gentler on the digestion process, with just enough fiber to be helpful during bouts of diarrhea—but not so much that it’ll further irritate your stomach.</p>


<p>The reason why apple sauce (and not apples) are called for in this gentle regimen is because the heat used to cook it helps to break down the cellulose that gives fruit its structure, so a cooked and pureed sauce is a great way to get the nutrients of plant foods when your stomach is feeling fragile. The foods in the BRAT diet also feature electrolytes, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium, which often get depleted when fluids are lost during times of illness.</p>
<h2>Apple sauce can be a healthy baking substitute</h2>
<p>Apple sauce is considered a pantry staple not only because it’s an easy and healthy snack, but also because you can use it as a versatile substitute for oil, eggs, and sometimes even butter in a number of recipes—though not all.</p>


<p>Sweet loafs, muffins, and dense cakes respond best to the apple sauce sub. If you’re a fan of chewy cookies, you can try it in those recipes, too (but know that crisp-edged cookies need butter). While most people probably won’t be able to detect even a hint of the apple flavor, the apple sauce will actually enhance the finished result. It will increase the sweetness just slightly—even if using an unsweetened variety like this one—and the texture will be denser since eggs contribute to the fluffy texture common in baked goods.</p>


<p>When swapping for Thrive Market Organic Apple Sauce, follow these guidelines:</p>
<ul>
<li>For oil: Use a 1:1 substitution</li>
<li>For butter: Use a 1:1 substitution</li>
<li>For eggs: Trade a quarter-cup of apple sauce for each egg called for in the recipe</li>
</ul>


<p>To simply cut calories, you can also replace half of the butter or oil called for in the recipe with apple sauce.</p>
<h2>Cooking with Thrive Market Organic Apple Sauce</h2>
<p>In particular, this slightly sweet puree works as a fantastic egg substitute because it lends moisture to recipes, like these.</p>
<h3>Vegan Pancakes</h3>
<p>Try it as an alternative for eggs in some of our favorite <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/vegan-pancake-recipes" target="_blank">vegan pancake recipes</a>:</p>


<h4><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/coconut-flour-pancakes" target="_blank">Coconut Flour Pancakes</a></h4>
<p>Using <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/wholesome-organic-blue-agave" target="_blank">agave</a> in place of honey and apple sauce instead of eggs makes these tropical flapjacks completely vegan—and completely tasty.</p>


<h4><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/diy-mothers-day-brunch-with-gluten-free-pumpkin-quinoa-pancakes" target="_blank">Pumpkin Quinoa Pancakes</a></h4>
<p>The real scene stealer in this recipe is the vegan cream cheese filling, which you can slather between two of these pancakes for a delicious breakfast “sandwich.”</p>


<h4><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/chocoholics-you-need-these-decadent-pancakes-in-your-life" target="_blank">Chocolate Buckwheat Pancakes</a></h4>
<p>Chocolate lovers, take note—these flapjacks will become your new best friend. <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/c/chocolate" target="_blank">Dark chocolate</a> is melted into the batter and coconut sugar is use to sweeten things up. Add some <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-organic-maple-syrup-grade-a" target="_blank">maple syrup</a> on top, and you’ll have dessert that’s totally okay for breakfast.</p>
<h3>Baked goods</h3>
<p>Baking with apple sauce helps reduce the guilt factor of indulgent recipes by lowering calories and upping the fiber content. While it can make foods slightly denser (and more moist) than the original recipe, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can help you fill up faster, making it less likely that you’ll be tempted to go back for seconds, which is helpful if you’re trying to be mindful of portion sizes. Try it it for yourself with these <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/these-vegan-gluten-free-chocolate-cupcakes-are-made-with-a-secret-veggie-ingredient" target="_blank">Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes</a> with frosting that’s made out of veggies.</p>
<h3>More versatile cooking options for apple sauce</h3>
<p>Apple sauce can be used as more than a sneaky sub. Try these applications, too:</p> 
<ul>
<li>Use it to top your oatmeal or yogurt for a quick flavor boost</li>
<li>Serve it alongside pork chops or <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/celebrate-hanukkah-the-paleo-way-with-sweet-potato-latkes" target="_blank">potato latkes</a> for a more traditional pairing</li>
<li>Experiment with creating a savory version by mixing in your favorite <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/c/herbs-spices" target="_blank">spices or seasoning blends</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>More about Thrive Market products</h2>
<p>At Thrive Market, our mission is to bring you the highest quality organic goods at truly affordable prices. That's why we've gone directly to the source to develop our own line of premium products made from the very best all-natural ingredients at a fraction of their usual price tag. Finally, you don't need to choose between cost and quality, taste and health, value and your values. If it has the Thrive Market seal, you can trust that you're getting the highest quality product possible at the lowest price anywhere. Shop our premium, organic, and fair-trade certified virgin coconut oil, spices, nuts and dried fruits, tomato sauces, ghee, and sprouted grains today!</p>


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Ethically sourced from farmer cooperative groups in India, Thrive Market Organic Raw Cashews belong in your snack lineup. These rich, buttery nuts taste as good on their own as they do in your favorite recipes. Toss them into stir-fries or salads. For a creamy, non-dairy milk, soak them overnight and blend with water, a pinch of salt, and vanilla.


Thrive Market Raw Cashews

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We make our irresistible Organic Chocolate-Covered Hazelnuts by coating roasted hazelnuts in dark chocolate that’s lightly sweetened with coconut sugar. We work directly with farmers to source high-quality, organic cacao and pay a premium to help ensure fair labor practices and better livelihoods for our partners—which makes these vegan, gluten-free, and paleo treats taste even sweeter. 


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Here's a small but mighty snack from CHOMPS. Its original grass-fed jerky is now available in a mini size featuring the same grass-fed beef sourced from Tasmania.

CHOMPS Mini Grass-Fed Beef Chomplings

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Perfect for any adventure or on-the-go snacking. Throw one in your workout bag, lunch box, or travel bag! Joolies brings you the freshest, perfectly sweet organic medjool dates California has to offer. Dedicated to organic farming and thoughtful use of natural resources, they give their dates the purest water, rich nutrient dense soil and of course lots of golden California sunshine.

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Take your jerky love to the next level. PREVAIL's grass-fed, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly recipe gets its kick from Mexican Morita chile peppers that add a smoky-yet-fruity flavor to every bite, reminiscent of a humble yet complex mole.

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