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13 Genius Food Products From ‘Shark Tank’
ABC’s addictive series Shark Tank gives entrepreneurs and inventors an opportunity to pitch their products and ideas to potential investors. The show has so many successful inventions, but none are more fascinating to me than the genius food products from Shark Tank.
Some of these Shark Tank inventions have gone on to become bestsellers, and now they're found in kitchens all across America. Some of the coolest are food cutters that cut your sandwiches into fun shapes, healthy alternatives like a peanut butter jam packed with nutrients, and vegan honey. There are chips made out of cricket flour, and cool gadgets that make your beer taste better or your coffee cool down faster. You can shop a ton of these food products from Shark Tank on Amazon, and you'll be reminded how everyday people invented these products, often in their own homes.
There's nothing more entertaining than watching Mark Cuban and Lori Grenier fight over the next big thing that they can sell in the Dallas Mavericks stadium or on QVC, but when you can try the products, it makes the show that much better. And when you can eat the products?! Well, that's just perfect.
1Cut Your Food Into Fun Shapes Before You Eat
FunBites Set Of Three, $25, Amazon
Eating isn’t just about the way things taste, it’s also about good presentation. Cut up your favorite foods into fun shapes like hearts, triangles, and squares. Use it with your pancakes, sandwiches, quesadillas, burgers, and whatever your creativity leads you to. The cutters are made with sharp curved blades to cut through food easily.
2Make Some Healthy Pancakes By Just Adding Water
Kodia Cakes Power Cakes: Flapjack and Waffle Mix Whole Grain Buttermilk, $18, Amazon
This natural, non-GMO, whole grain buttermilk pancake mix is all ready to go—just add water. Kodiak Cakes are made with added protein to help fuel your body, but with the same delicious taste as traditional pancakes. Much better than your average protein bar. Reviewers say that while it tastes fine with just water, adding some egg or coconut milk really ups the flavor!
3Enjoy Ramen In Minutes Without Boiling Water
Rapid Ramen Cooker (Two Pack), $14, Amazon
If ramen is your go-to comfort food, then you really need this Rapid Ramen Cooker. It's an easy-to-use kitchen gadget that's designed to make a block of ramen noodles in only three minutes, right in the microwave. No need to boil water on the stove!
4Enjoy Bee-Free Honey Made From Apples
Honee Bee-Free Plant Based Vegan Honey, $15, Amazon
Don't eat honey? Try Honee Bee-Free Honey, which is the closest thing you'll get to the real stuff. Made from organic apples, you can use it in place of honey in any recipe that calls for it, or just enjoy it with a cup of tea. One reviewer raves, "Vegan honey...amazing! As a vegan I can say that I enjoy finding products that make it easy to enjoy many recipes without bring harm to animals or the environment. This was an excellent addition to my baklava recipe!"
5Serve Your Sandwich With A Side Of Cricket Chips
Chirps Cricket Flour Chips Variety Pack (Six Pack), $16, Amazon
Serve up a healthy side of cricket flour chips with your next batch of chips and salsa. The soy and gluten-free natural chips are made with 5 grams of protein per bag. They’re made with corn, beans, chia seeds, and cricket flour, making them an excellent afternoon snack with an adventurous twist. Enjoy flavors like sea salt, BBQ, and cheddar. One reviewer compares the taste to a corn chip!
6Fuel Up Your Workout With These Algae Tablets
ENERGYbits Purest Spirulina Algae Tablets, $8, Amazon
Spirulina is used by athletes and endorsed by NASA as one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. These energy tablets are raw, vegan, paleo, and packed with vitamins and minerals. Because they’re high in protein, the tablets can reduce hunger as well as any need for caffeine, so they're great for runners or people who can't always stop to eat. Increase your energy and improve nutrition with a single serving of ENERGYbits.
7Enhance The Flavor Of Your Beer
Fizzics Waytap Beer Dispenser, $119, Amazon
Calling all beer aficionados! Pour a high-quality glass of draft beer using your favorite can or bottle. Want a delicious ale one day and an IPA the next? This beer dispenser lets you switch it up to your heart's desire. This little machine promises to enhance the taste, aroma, and texture of your next brew.
8Bake A Whole Pan Of Brownies With Edges
Baker’s Edge Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan, $36, Amazon
Everyone loves the crispy edges of the corner brownie, and instead of fighting over those few pieces, why not enjoy a whole pan of them? Evenly spread the batter and bake delicious brownies in this continuous edge pan. All of your brownies will be delicious with this innovative nonstick pan that fits your standard box of brownie mix.
9Cool Your Coffee Down Quickly With These Beans
Coffee Joulies (Set of Five), $65, Amazon
Instead of burning your tongue on scalding hot coffee, toss in a Joulie. The stainless steel shell cools down your hot beverages quickly, and it'll soon be at the perfect drinking temperature. It'll prevent burns, and it'll also prevent you from having to constantly reheat your coffee—these little beans will keep your coffee at a nice warm temperature for a longer time.
10Keep The Bugs Away From Your Picnic
PicnicPal Food Protecting Picnic Tent, $35, Amazon
Keep pesky bugs away from your delicious spread at your next picnic with this screened tent. It's perfect to store food in for any outdoor dining event, and it’s easy to set up, take down, and clean. One happy customer writes: "This was a huge hit at the picnic I brought it to. It was perfect for the taco 'station' I set up. It's so much better than those food tents that you put over individual plates of food."
11Make Cleanup A Breeze With A Bagbowl
Bagbowl Bowl Sets, $15-$35, Amazon
These little Bagbowls turn any quart, gallon, or sandwich bag into a bowl! The round discs create little serving dishes when you fold a zipper bag over them, and they're great for storing leftovers or making movie night dish-free. Plus, they're recyclable!
12A Low Sugar And High Protein Peanut Butter In Amazing Flavors
Nuts ‘N More High Protein Chocolate Maple Pretzel Peanut Butter, $14, Amazon
This peanut butter is anything but basic. Loaded with essential fats and carbohydrates, it’s a natural, healthy snack option that tastes delicious. Why is it better than regular peanut butter? It's got low sugar, lots of protein, organic flax (yay Omega-3!), and it comes in amazing flavors like Chocolate Maple Pretzel or Salted Caramel.
13This Is What Happens When You Combine Salsa And Sauerkraut
Slawsa (Four Pack), $30, Amazon
Slawsa is a cabbage-based relish that gets it's delicious taste from the power of salsa. It's sweet, it's spicy, it's sour, and it comes in four flavors (Original, Spicy, Fire, and Garlic). All will be delicious on your next hot dog. It's Kosher, too!
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