Ingredients Matter
Variety in the diet is a good thing, we believe that applies to baking as well. A plethora of different flours from grains, vegetables and seeds go into our creations. Everything we offer is high in fibre and sweetened in moderation, so the flavours of the ingredients shine through!
We're Serious About Our Pantry
At VNB, we do not use any gluten-containing flour (from wheat, barley or rye), and instead focus on a variety of wonderful grains like buckwheat, brown rice, sweet rice, Canadian GF Oats (glyphosate-free) and fibre-rich sorghum, along with a variety of seeds, coconut, tapioca and non-GMO potato starch. We freshly grind some of our flour in house and many of our ingredients are organic and local!
We focus on fibre to balance carbohydrates and sugars in the diet. Each and every VNB recipe includes fibre to enhance the nutrition in everything we make. In addition, we only bake with heat-safe fats including extra virgin olive oil, organic coconut oil and butter.
Since we do not use xanthan gum, we opt for more natural binders like seeds and eggs. This contributes to the rustic look and unique texture of our breads!
For sweeteners we choose unrefined organic cane sugar and brown cane sugar, as well as organic maple syrup and raw honey. We always sweeten our treats in moderation so the flavours of the ingredients shine through.
We use all-natural nut butters, including peanut butter and almond butter. Our eggs come from free-run hens in Langley, and we use premium Belgian chocolate and cocoa powder. We also prioritize sustainability by choosing eco-friendly paper packaging whenever possible, and our parchment paper is made with natural vegetable wax.
Because we use nuts and seeds in many of our products we cannot accommodate for any serious nut or seed allergies. Please inquire about any other allergy concerns you may have.
It is a pleasure baking for you!
- VNB