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Hemp Hearts Unleashed: Small Seeds, Big Benefits
You may have seen that there is no additional protein powders added to our delicious Dark Cocoa Loco; so where does all the bang of protein come from? HEMP HEARTS! This tiny ingredient packs a punch of protein that will leave you saying wow! But what exactly are they, where do they come from, and why are people raving about them? Let’s dive into everything you need to know about hemp hearts and why they might just become your new favorite add-in for smoothies, salads, and more.So, What Exactly Are Hemp Hearts?Hemp hearts are the soft, tasty insides of hemp seeds....
Valencia Vibes: The Nut That Elevates Every Bite
Welcome to the flavorful world of Kelly Jean Snacks, where taste meets health in every bite! We're excited to spotlight a remarkable ingredient that sets our Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip and Dark Cocoa Loco bars apart - the organic, Valencia peanut. Sourced directly from the sunny fields of New Mexico, Valencia peanuts are a key player in our commitment to offering not only delicious but also the highest quality of nutrition in our snack options. Sweet, Nutty, and Everything Nice: The Valencia Peanut Story Valencia peanuts are a unique variety, thriving in New Mexico's dry climate. They grow in...
The Story of Starting - Part 5
OUR NAMING STORY Creativity. I loved the idea of doing crafts, or following directions to make something from scratch, but lets be honest- majority of my projects I attempt can probably be found on an episode of Nailed It or #pinterestfails. What I have found is that I am not good at duplicating someone else's success. I have fallen in love with the process of creating from scratch. It is wild to think that it all starts with one ingredient, which leads to a recipe… then becoming a company in which the creativity you bring into it is...
The Story of Starting - Part 4
OVERCOMING TO BECOMING THE PERSON YOU WERE MEANT TO BE Looking back into starting Kelly Jean Snacks back in 2019, I am reminded how starting something new is not just about the “to-do” list, but it's also choosing a new identity, changing my mindset, and having new habits. If you've ever started a new workout routine, you know what I mean! The anticipation, excitement, negative self talk, and/or fear of not being able to do it. I used to think you could just ignore the negative thoughts/fears and just push through- which I suppose you can……. (🥴Im fine, everything's...
The Story of Starting Part 3
3 THINGS WE LEARNED WORKING WITH A FOOD SCIENTIST (blog will be updated shortly with photos and are delayed due to technical issues) In Part 2, I told the story of the origin of the recipe for Kelly Jean Snacks and our flavor, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. In 2019, we had hired a food scientist to help us with the final formulation. Insert from Part 2: We even hired food scientists to see if they could miraculously make this snack we envisioned. Unfortunately, the scientist route mostly cost us time and money. I will never forget getting samples of product from...