Salt and Straw Cupcakes by Vegandulgence is a scoop of deliciousness

Always looking to be curiously delicious, January’s Salt and Straw Cupcakes by Vegandulgence prove that plant-based dessert is utterly satisfying. Instead of focusing on what isn’t in the bowl, it is time to raise a spoon to utter indulgence.

For many people Salt and Straw is their favorite ice cream brand. With an extremely loyal following, the company is known for its creative, rotating flavors. From pop culture inspiration to food trends, the company is never afraid to push the conversation forward in an innovative way.

During the start of the year, many people resolve to follow new eating habits. From incorporating more plant-based food to finding the balance on the plate, everyone seems to look to make changes. Maybe it is time to change the perception about certain food.

At Salt and Straw, they sought to prove that vegan ice cream is more than just a substitute. As Head Ice Cream Maker Tyler Malek said, these new flavors “are not delicious for being vegan, but because they are vegan.” It is a way to showcase that these ingredients are delicious, especially with an extra helping of creativity.

What are the Salt and Straw Cupcakes By Vegandulgence flavors?

In this offering, there are five 100% plant-based flavors. They are Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting, Petunia’s Rainbow Sprinkled Babycakes, Coconut Cream Pie Cupcake w/ Lemon Curd, Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcake, and Renewal Mill’s Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcake.

While cupcakes are the inspiration behind these flavors, these offerings are far from a plain vanilla. The stories behind the flavors are food to ponder while enjoying a spoonful.

For example, did you know that Oregon produces the majority of the nation’s hazelnuts? While that fact might be helpful in Jeopardy, the Freddy Guys farms brings the nutty, roasted flavors that make this flavor so intriguing. When combining with chocolate ganache frosting, vanilla cupcakes and chocolate ice cream, it is a perfectly indulgent bite.

Although some people crave the sweet, not all sweetener comes from a spoonful of sugar. Natural ingredients, like carrots, have been used to bring the sweetness to a recipe.

In the Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting, carrots are the star of the bowl. From the spice cake to the carrot juice ice cream, that cream cheese icing becomes the treasure in each bite.

Lastly, the Renewal Mill’s Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcake is not just a tasty treat is also a lesson in food waste. Renewal Mills has incorporated upcycling into its products.

While there is much thoughtfulness behind the product, the flavor is over the top. From the salted caramel frosting to the fleur de sel in the oat ice cream, the symphony of flavors is one that has everyone singing its praises.

The Salt and Straw Cupcakes by Vegandulgence pints are the January flavor of the month.