Kroger Just Came Out With 50 New Plant-Based Foods—Here Are a Dietitian’s Top 5 Picks
Just this week, Kroger—the largest grocery store in the country—dropped a whopping 50 new plant-based products to their store line, Simple Truth, with plans to add 25 more before the end of the year. A sampling of what to expect: cauliflower-based tzatziki, plant-based "chicken" patties, non-dairy cheddar cheese slices, almond milk yogurt, oat milk ice cream, and vegan brownie batter. Not too shabby, huh?
- Melissa Rifkin, MS, RD, New York-based registered dietitian
As someone who at least tries to fill some of my cart with plant-based eats, I was curious which items a registered dietitian would be into. So, I sent the list to my friend Melissa Rifkin, RD. If she could choose only five of the new 50 new plant-based foods at Kroger, which ones would end up in her cart? Keep reading to see her picks.
A registered dietitian's top 5 favorite plant-based foods at Kroger
1. Simple Truth Finely Ground Cauliflower Blended Baking Mix, $10
One of Kroger's new items is a baking mix made of a blended mix of ground cauliflower and chickpea—perfect for making homemade pizza dough. "This blend is a great way to amp up your vegetable intake," Rifkin says. "With its mild taste, it's a good way to increase fiber intake."

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Buy it now: Simple Truth Finely Ground Cauliflower Blended Baking Mix ($10)
2. Simple Truth Organic Jalapeno Lime Kraut, $6
"I think this would taste delicious on a turkey [or tofu] hot dog," Rifkin says. "It's an easy and delicious way to add more probiotics to your meal." Anything in the name of gut health, right?
Buy it now: Simple Truth Organic Jalapeno Lime Kraut ($6)
3. Simple Truth Ancient Grains Vegan White Cheddar Rice Crackers, $2
Wondering what a dietitian snacks on to avoid the 3 p.m. slump? Rifkin is fully intending to stock up on these. "It sounds like a terrific snack and they're both vegan and gluten-free," she says of the crackers. They're made with a blend of ancient grains—namely brown rice, quinoa, flax seeds, millet, and amaranth—which means they won't spike blood sugar levels either.
Buy it now: Simple Truth Ancient Grains Vegan White Cheddar Rice Crackers ($2)
4. Simple Truth Organic Gluten-free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta, $3
Similar to the cauliflower baking mix, Rifkin says she likes this chickpea pasta because it automatically ups the fiber in your meal. "High in fiber with a bold texture, this is the perfect way to enjoy your pasta," she says. Chickpeas are also high in plant-based protein, making this pasta a double win.
Buy it now: Simple Truth Organic Gluten-free Chickpea Fusilli Pasta, ($3)
Watch the video below to find out more about the health benefits of chickpeas:
5. Simple Truth Sea Salt Caramel Oatmilk Non-Dairy Dessert, $3.50
Even dietitians like dessert and when a craving for sweets hits, Rifkin says she plans on digging into a pint of this oatmilk-based ice cream. "This sounds like the perfect combo for a non-dairy dessert seeker," she says.
Buy it now: Simple Truth Sea Salt Caramel Oatmilk Non-Dairy Dessert ($3.50)
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