We’re all for trying new things, but sometimes, we just want familiar comforts. Fortunately, there’s a happy medium. According to Whole Foods Market, one of the big food trends for 2027 is dish reinvention.
“Consumers are increasingly embracing playful transformations of beloved dishes into entirely new forms, creating eating experiences that feel both nostalgic and novel,” it explains.
It might not be the new year yet, but we’re already seeing this fun trend on store shelves. From cinnamon roll blondies to chamomile yogurts and Mexican-inspired mac and cheese, there’s something for everyone. Find a few of our favorite vegan picks below.
Truly Indian
1Indian Takeout as Frozen Naan: Truly Indian Butter Chik’n Naan
Truly Indian’s vegan flatbread offers a new way to enjoy Indian flavors. The fluffy, hand-stretched naan comes topped with a vegan butter chicken sauce, bringing two familiar favorites together. Enjoy it on its own, use it as a wrap, or, if you’re feeling extra creative, make it the base for a vegan flatbread pizza with vegan mozzarella or cashew cream, soy curl chicken, onions, peppers, and cilantro.
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Strong Roots
2Sweet Potatoes as Crispy Breakfast Hash Browns: Strong Roots Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Sweet potato fries are great, sure. But if you’ve never tried Strong Roots’ Sweet Potato Hash Browns, you might be about to find a new favorite. They’re sweet and crispy, with a touch of chipotle with a fluffy center. Pile them up with beans, tomatoes, onions, guacamole, and vegan sour cream for a sweet and spudsy spin on nachos.
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Greyston Bakery
3Cinnamon Rolls as Blondies: Greyston Bakery Vegan Cinnamon Roll Blondie
Greyston Bakery’s Vegan Cinnamon Roll Blondies combine the warm spice of a morning cinnamon roll with the chewy, buttery texture of a blondie. That’s two of our favorite sweet treats in one delicious package. Do you eat for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack? We’ll let you decide, but truly, there are no wrong answers.
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Wholly Veggie
4Cauliflower as Drumsticks: Wholly Veggie Dill Pickle Cauli-Drums
If you love the zing of a dill pickle, you’ve probably been enjoying the pickle-everything craze. One unique standout, though, is Wholly Veggie’s Dill Pickle Cauli-Drums. Arguably the perfect comfort food for lazy days, it’s a crispy, crunchy breading with a tangy dill pickle kick, which encases a meaty blend of cauliflower and pea protein. Nuggets, who?
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Bangkok Bites
5 Pad Thai as Jerky: Bangkok Bites Pad Thai Vegan Jerky
While we’ll always love classic barbecue jerky, Bangkok Bites’ Pad Thai-flavored vegan jerky has our attention. Made with soy sauce, chili, peanuts, tamarind juice, and lime juice, it provides all the nutty, tangy, sweet-and-spicy notes of our favorite takeout dish. Even better, it packs 14 grams of protein per serving.
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Cocojune
6Apple Pie as Yogurt: Coconut Cult’s Apple Pie Yogurt
Apple pie for breakfast? We’re listening. Coconut Cult’s limited-edition Apple Pie fermented coconut yogurt brings the familiar flavors of the holiday dessert to a creamy, tangy treat. Made with organic apple bites, cinnamon, and coconut nectar, it balances the sweetness of baked apples with the signature tang of Coconut Cult’s custom probiotic cultures. Enjoy it straight from the jar, spoon it over overnight oats, or add a dollop to your favorite breakfast.
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Sabra
7 Hot Sauce as Hummus: Little Sesame’s Habanero Hummus
If you love a little heat, this one’s for you. Made in collaboration with Texas-based hot sauce brand Yellowbird, Little Sesame’s Habanero Hummus layers spicy habanero hot sauce beneath a bed of smooth, creamy hummus. Made with habanero pepper, onions, carrots and a kiss of tangerine juice, it brings the bold, bright, and tangy flavors of your favorite hot sauce to a snack-time staple. Grab some pita chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies, and get ready for a little Texas heat.
Daiya
8Tacos as Mac & Cheese: Daiya Taco Mac & Cheese
The flavors of a taco in mac and cheese? Say less. Daiya’s creamy, cheesy boxed favorite now comes with a dose of Mexican spices, paprika, garlic, and onion. Even better, the pasta comes in cute taco shapes, too.
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