Is Our Specialty Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip Vegan?


Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONARY CHIPS (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA ALKALI PROCESSSED, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, VANILIN [ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR]), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, ENZYMES, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), LEMON JUICE POWDER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS (POTASSIUM SORBATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM [FROM MILK]), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEY (FROM MILK).
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


