Sometimes you wake up and just want something sweet with your coffee. No judgment to everyone who’s been eating pumpkin pie for breakfast over the holidays (ahem, us), but it’s not always the best nutritional choice first thing in the...

Practicing self-care is vital if you care about the planet. In fact, the more engaged you are with climate change, the more you need to take this to heart. Eco-aware people often forgo convenience in favor of sustainability. Nothing takes...

Need a scrumptious gift idea for the loved ones in your life? We have two words for you. Truffle. Thins. We've paired our classic dark chocolate bars with our creamy chocolate truffles to create a chocolate lover's dream—Truffle Thins™ Dark Chocolate Bars.  ...

Are you craving a treat that's both decadent and easy to make? Look no further! Our new Truffle Thin bars are the perfect addition to your cookie-baking repertoire. These luxurious chocolate bars, with their smooth and rich filling, make for...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, a holiday filled with food, family, and friends.  This year, we’re focusing on eating Climatarian and infusing the habits and rituals we have around food with sustainability.  It can feel daunting to try and change...

'Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything!! That's why we're loving this pumpkin spice white chocolate topped dark chocolate bark.... such a delicious mouthful!   Ingredients 3 bars of Alter Eco Dark Salted Brown Butter, chopped 2 bars of organic fair trade white...

Whether you're going full vegetarian or just trying to incorporate more sustainable ingredients to your Thanksgiving spread, these quinoa recipes are the perfect addition to your dinner menu.   Thanksgiving Quinoa Stuffing If you want to avoid some of the empty...

Satisfy your Thanksgiving sweet tooth with this simple and delicious sweet potato pie with a protein-packed quinoa crust.  Ingredients Crust: 2 cups cooked Royal Rainbow Quinoa 1⁄2 cup organic all-purpose flour (or sub a gluten free flour) 2 TBSP ground flax...

Just in time to use those leftover Halloween pumpkins, these Pumpkin Oat Bars are a delicious fall treat for anytime of day! Ingredients: 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup Pearl Heirloom Quinoa 3 cup Rolled Oats 1/2 cup Honey 3/4 cup...

We're excited to share a recipe that's simple, delicious, good for you, and great for the planet — Baked Apple and Quinoa Crumble Cups. These delightful cups combine the wholesome goodness of apples and quinoa with a crunchy, flavorful crumble...

Halloween and chocolate go hand in hand! This delicious Halloween bark is the perfect low-sugar sweet to bring to your Halloween party! It's vegan, oh-so-easy to make and seriously addicting. Ingredients 6  Bars (480 g) of Alter Eco's Deep Dark...

This month, we went climatarian and asked you to join us. Focused on plant-based, local food, the climatarian diet is a healthy choice for you and the planet, but hey -- changing eating patterns can be challenging. We’ve already offered...

We love this recipe not only because its healthy for you + for the planet, but because of it's versatility. Use any vegetable scraps and herbs to create the base of this stock, and then pair with any chunkier veggies, grains,...

Fall is settling in and many of us are settling back into familiar routines with it.  As you start to plan for your kids returning to school or heading back into the office on a more regular schedule, think about...

The Problem with Industrial Agriculture When you think of agriculture, you may picture farmers out at daybreak, gazing out across their acres of plowed fields. Maybe you picture large swaths of wheat or corn waving in the late summer sun....

So, you’re ready to begin the switch to a climatarian diet. Although the guidelines of the climatarian diet are simple (Less meat and processed foods; more plants and local ingredients), it can feel a little daunting to begin changing the...

This sweet plant-based snack is the perfect midday pick-me-up.  Ingredients 1 29 oz can of Chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar (or sugar of choice) 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar...

This vegan chocolate pudding is made with plant-based milk instead of avocado for a lower carbon footprint. Ingredients 3 cups plant-based milk 4 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup sugar of choice 1/2 of your favorite...

The daily choices you make matter.  The clothes you wear, the household goods you use, and the food you eat all make a difference when it comes to your effect on the environment.  This is especially true for food.  Agriculture...

Serve our Lemon Pepper Quinoa with your favorite grilled or roasted veggies, a bed of greens, and your favorite plant-based protein for an easy climatarian meal. Ingredients 2 cups Organic Rainbow Heirloom Quinoa, cooked according to package directions 1/4 cup...

“Organic” is a term you hear a lot these days.  So much so, that it’s easy to get confused about what the term actually means when it comes to your food.  You end up with questions like: Is organic food...