More than two years ago, MorningStar Farms pledged to go completely vegan. They haven’t fully achieved that goal, but their new product launches have focused on vegan eats. Last year, we shared the release of their dairy-free Pizza Bites Veggitizers. And this year, they’ve expanded the Morningstar Farms Veggitizers line to include two more cheesy bites: Veggie Chik’n & Cheeze Taquito Bites and Veggie Chorizo Nacho Bites.
Morningstar Farms Veggitizers make it Easy to Grab a Cheesy Vegan Bite
Because we already have the Pizza Bites covered in another review post (you can read what others have said there!), we are dedicating this Veggitizers post to their cheesy Mexican-inspired bites. Be sure to leave your unbiased rating and review below if you buy and try either or both!
Veggie Chik’n & Cheeze Taquito Bites
Each little crispy-gooey snack contains soy-based vegan chicken alternative and cheddar and mozzarella dairy-free cheese alternatives.
Ingredients: water, green chiles, soy protein concentrate, vegetable oil (corn, canola and/or sunflower), yellow corn flour, wheat flour, cheddar style vegan cheeze (water, modified food starch, coconut oil, tapioca starch, natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, canola oil, glycerin, salt, sodium citrate, pea protein, cultured dextrose for freshness, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, annatto color), mozzarella style vegan cheeze (water, coconut oil, starch blend [potato starch, potato protein], natural flavors, sugar cane fiber, calcium phosphate, cultured dextrose for freshness, faba bean protein, sodium citrate, salt, carrageenan, sodium phosphate, sunflower lecithin, xanthan gum), soy protein isolate, onion powder.Contains 2% or less of modified food starch, wheat gluten, salt, yellow corn meal, methylcellulose, corn starch, tapioca dextrin, yeast extract, yellow corn germ, spices, rice flour, dextrose, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), potato starch, konjac flour, natural flavors, garlic powder, dried yeast, sugar, cellulose gum, barley malt extract. contains wheat and soy.
Nutrition (per 5 pieces / 84 grams): 200 calories, 9g fat, 26g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 1g added sugars), 10g protein.*
Veggie Chorizo Nacho Bites
The soy-based, plant-based chorizo is paired with dairy-free cheddar alternative and wrapped in a crispy coating.
Ingredients: water, yellow corn flour, wheat flour, cheddar style vegan cheeze (water, modified food starch, coconut oil, tapioca starch, natural flavors, tricalcium phosphate, canola oil, glycerin, salt, sodium citrate, pea protein, cultured dextrose for freshness, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, annatto color), vegetable oil (corn, canola and/or sunflower), wheat gluten, onions, soy protein concentrate, jalapeno peppers, tomato paste (tomatoes), modified food starch.Contains 2% or less of yellow corn meal, salt, garlic powder, tapioca dextrin, yellow corn germ, methylcellulose, paprika, dextrose, rice flour, cooked onion and carrot juice concentrate, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), spices, citric acid, onion powder, potato starch, konjac flour, vinegar solids, sugar, cellulose gum, paprika extract color, natural flavor, faba bean protein, pea protein. contains wheat and soy.
Nutrition (per 6 pieces / 92 grams): 220 calories, 10g fat, 27g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g sugars (includes <1g added sugars), 8g protein.*
More Facts on Morningstar Farms Veggitizers
- Price: $3.99 per 8.8- to 9.1-ounce resealable bag
- Availability: Morningstar Farms Veggitizers are sold in the freezer section, and have been spotted at Kroger stores (Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, King Soopers, Ralph’s, Smith’s, etc.).
- Certifications: Morningstar Farms Veggitizers are Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
- Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Morningstar Farms Veggitizers are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
- For More Product Information: Visit the Morningstar Farms website at www.morningstarfarms.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.Â