When you visit your local café to grab your favourite coffee or tea, most of you fancy something sweet to go with it. Maybe a croissant catches your eye or a caramel slice? But for those of you who are health-conscious or have dietary restrictions, or indulged too much last night, you might want something a little more guilt-free. Any smart café will make sure they stock not just pastries and cakes, but some healthy treats to cater for all.
In comes the beloved protein ball as the perfect guilt-free treat made with just dates, nuts, fruits and essences and no added refined sugar or preservatives, plus the benefit of added protein powder to keep you satisfied with just a few mouthfuls! In fact protein balls tick all the boxes - they taste amazing and cater to coeliacs, vegans and anyone else who is trying to make healthier choices but still want to have a little something with their favourite brew.
So why should smart cafes and consumers choose protein balls as a healthy alternative?
1. A Low cost, high-return product
With the average protein ball costing $4- $6 dollars for the customer, it a low cost healthy option for consumers, when healthy options are often more expensive! And if displayed in the right spot, these products fly out the door as there are often not many sweet options for under five bucks these days!
2. Convenience and portability
Convenient food often means food that’s not very good for you. But not with protein balls! These are some of the easiest snacks for cafes to stock as they don’t require any preparation if purchased externally; have a longer shelf life than pastries and cakes; can be stored at room temperature during the day and then refrigerated overnight; and are easy to store in jars on the countertop or on boards in a display cabinet. And for café customers, protein balls are also portable, easy to eat on the run for those who are busy, and are not very messy to eat.
3. They satisfy customers and also make you feel good
Despite being small, protein balls pack a punch in that they contain around 6g protein per 40g ball and use high-quality ingredients like nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, which are all rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients, making them a great option for gym-goers or the health conscious. So if you are a cafe near a gym, then these items are a must-have for those looking for post workout sustenance!
4. Even the most restrictive diets are catered for
For a large proportion of the community with dietary restrictions, cakes or pastries are simply not an option, so any smart café will ensure they cater for all to maximise every sale. Protein balls are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, and are free from preservatives, additives, and colours so they are a great option for most. And our products can also be made nut-free with quinoa flakes and coconut, so you can really cater for all and ensure you are keeping up with the latest in health trends.
5. They taste delicious!
Most people don't expect something that's healthy to taste amazing. But once our customers try our protein balls, they are usually blown away with how good they taste! Plus, with so many flavours available, there is sure to be one that tickles your fancy!
So, if you are a café owner or customer interested in sampling Laura’s protein balls, visit one of our stockists (https://laurashealthfoods.com/stockists), purchase online at our store (https://laurashealthfoods.com/products?category=protein-balls), or get in touch with us today for more information (https://laurashealthfoods.com/contact-us). You wont regret it!
