As many Whole Foods fans will attest to, shopping at the retailer’s stores can be a uniquely enjoyable experience. Inventory may vary quite a bit from store to store, and new things pop up daily, so you can often find surprises that may become some of your new favorites.
While Whole Foods sells a range of both well-known and under-the-radar brands—with some products only available in certain geographic regions or for a limited time—the company also has its own in-house brand, 365 Everyday Value, which encompasses hundreds of products across a wide range of categories from chicken to cereal.
Here are some of the items you must try at Whole Foods.
Best Whole Foods Products
Chocolove Raspberries in Dark Chocolate
Chocolove
This dairy-free, low-sodium treat combines the sweet, tart flavor of raspberries with the richness of dark chocolate. You can also find a range of other delicious Chocolove varieties at Whole Foods.
365 Organic Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips
These corn chips from the 365 line have a zing of cheesy chili that makes them a great snack all on their own, but they also make an effective “scoop” for your favorite dip or nacho sauce.
ROAR Organic Hydration Drinks
Available in a range of refreshing flavors including Georgia Peach and Mango Clementine, these drinks are packed with vitamins to keep you hydrated but have only 20 calories and 3g or less of sugar.
ARTISAN TROPIC Sea Salt Plantain Strips
Artisan Tropic
Made in Colombia, South America, these vegan-friendly and gluten-free plantain strips provide a satisfying crunch and are great all on their own or when coated with your favorite dip or sauce.
365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Frozen Tropical Fruit Medley
Whole Foods
This package contains all the makings of a great fruit salad. No matter what varieties of fruit you like, you can find them in the Whole Foods freezers. Their entire line of organic frozen foods contains a treasure trove of healthy and delicious fruit selections.
Bayou Soap Co. Mango Grapefruit Bar Soap
Bayou Soap Co.
Based in New Orleans, Bayou Soap Co. makes vegan soap by hand, using natural ingredients. The long-lasting soaps smell great and are also available in other varieties like Cool Citrus and Lavender.
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So Delicious Dark Chocolate Truffle Cashew Milk Dairy-Free Ice Cream
WholeFoodsHype on Instagram proclaimed this dairy-free ice cream “seriously a delight from the first bite to last!”
Cookie Pal Dog Treats
These human-grade organic dog treats are made without soy, corn, or wheat. They’re available in flavors your dog will love, including sweet potato and pumpkin.
Leah’s Better Bites Snicker Doodle Do Bites
These delicious treats are deemed “classroom-friendly” because they are free of the nine most common allergens.
Spudsy Sweet Potato Fries
Spudsy makes tasty snacks from “upcycled’ potatoes that were discarded by farms for their imperfect appearances. These fries are available in assorted flavors including Vegan Ranch and Hot Fry. Be sure to look for their sweet potato puffs, as well.
Lesser Evil Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies
These perfectly bite-sized cookies are keto-friendly and made with non-GMO, grain-free ingredients. They are soft-baked, meaning they are chewy and packed with savory goodness.
Sumo Citrus Fruits
Fans of Sumo Citrus fruits—who insist you shouldn’t call this often-elusive prize an orange—wait impatiently in eager anticipation for it to be in season, which is why Whole Foods announces their arrival as soon as they reach stores. This is one of those items that don’t usually appear on the website, so you just have to keep an eye out for it in your local store.
No Cow Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Dipped Protein Bar
No Cow
No Cow makes plant-based, dairy-free protein bars that are packed with protein and fiber—but also taste great. Other flavors include Birthday Cake and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
YumEarth Organic Giggles
YumEarth
Here’s a treat kids will love—and you will too—because it’s free from things like high-fructose corn syrup and other stuff you want to avoid. They are made from organic ingredients and avoid many common allergens.
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Little Northern Bakehouse Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Little Northern Bakehouse
A slice of warm cinnamon raisin bread from Little Northern Bakehouse is a great way to start off the day—and even better when it’s gluten-free and bakery fresh.
A Dozen Cousins Creole Red Beans
A Dozen Cousins
A Dozen Cousins initially introduced these Creole red beans for what was planned to be a limited run, but the response was so positive that the company decided to make it a permanent offering. Made with avocado oil, these beans will give your meal a taste of New Orleans flavor.
Graza Olive Oils
Graza is on a mission to make fresh, never-blended olive oil that’s affordable enough for everyday cooking, even for those on a budget. The brand introduced two squeezable olive oil varieties – Sizzle and Drizzle – in some Whole Foods locations this summer, with availability increasing steadily. You probably won’t find it on the website, so will just have to check your local store.
Smart Sweets Sweet Fish
Smart Sweets
A modern, healthier take on an iconic classic treat, these Sweet Fish from Smart Sweets taste great and have just 2g of sugar per serving.
Consider Pastures Eggs
These are the eggs that have been getting so much buzz on TikTok. The sleek, gorgeous packaging may be what first catches your eye, but what really sets these eggs apart is the brand’s mission to support regenerative agriculture by deviating from the factory farms trend, instead offering pasture-raised eggs from small family farms.
Nature’s Bakery Organic Banana Chocolate Chip Baked-Ins
Nature’s Bakery
Packed with organic fruits and vegetables, these bars are nutritious—but so delicious your family will be begging you to add these to your grocery list. Each bar is just 140 calories with 10g of total sugars and 9 grams of whole grains. They’re a great plant-based, vegan, dairy-free, GMO-free, and nut-free granola bar option. As a bonus, they are also mess-free because they also don’t crumble or melt.
Moon Cheese Yum Inferno Cheese Sticks
Moon Cheese
Be warned: these cheese sticks have a kick to them. But they also have 14g of protein and provide plenty of calcium. If these are a bit too hot for you, be sure to check out the other Moon Cheese offerings at Whole Foods, like the Garlickin’ Parmesan Bites.
Bobo’s Stuff’d Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Bar
Bobo’s
Keep a few of these tasty bars in your bag or desk drawers for when you want a quick, healthy snack on the go. They are made from high-quality ingredients and have 7g of protein.
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Rao’s Homemade Slow Simmered Soup
Available in a range of varieties including Chicken Noodle, Sausage & Potato, and Pasta Fagioli, this slow simmered soup from Rao’s gets a thumbs-up from WholeFoodsHype on Instagram.
Cup4Cup Multipurpose Gluten Free Flour
Cup4Cup
Cup4Cup is known as the “first 1:1 gluten-free flour” because it replaces traditional all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour on a “cup for cup” equal basis in most recipes.
Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Justin’s
All of the Justin’s products seem to get rave reviews, and these dark chocolate peanut butter cups are a great pick. Be sure to also check out their peanut butter, almond butter, and other butter products.
Wild Planet Ready-to-Eat Tuna Salad Bowls
Wild Planet
These tuna salad bowls from Wild Planet—available in a choice of three varieties, including pasta salad—combine low-mercury skipjack wild tuna with organic, non-GMO ingredients. They make a great snack or a light lunch.
Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Everything Bar
Tony’s Chocolonely
As the name suggests, this Tony’s Chocolonely bar is packed with virtually anything you could want in a chocolate bar: caramel, almonds, pretzels, and more. And this is a company you’ll feel good about supporting: the brand is dedicated to its mission of eliminating slavery and child labor in the chocolate industry.
Carbonaut Gluten-Free Seeded Bread
Carbonaut
This delicious and nutritious bread tastes like it just came from the bakery. Made from all plant-based ingredients, each serving has 13g of fiber yet just 1g of net carbs.
Nasoya Egg Roll Wraps
Nasoya
These wraps are ideal for making the perfect egg roll, but they are also great for making an array of delicious snacks and desserts, when used to contain your favorite filling.
Changing Seas Norwegian Smoked Salmon
Changing Seas
This premium center-cut smoked salmon is harvested using conscientious practices with high-quality standards and provides an impressive 780mg of nutritious Omega-3 oils per serving.
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Champagne Mangoes
Champagne mangoes might be considered the gold-standard VIPs of the mango universe, so it seems fitting that they have a golden glow to them. These elite fruits definitely have a passionate following, so it’s no surprise that people rush to the Whole Foods produce section when word of their sighting spreads.
Keto Krisp Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Protein Bar
Keto Krisp
These plant-based protein bars offer the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter—and have 10g of protein and just 4g of net carbs. Be sure to check out the other Keto Krisp varieties also available at Whole Foods.
Bubbies Triple Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream
Bubbies
Talk about a chocolate lover’s dream dessert! These delectable frozen treats contain premium chocolate ice cream infused with chocolate chips wrapped in sweet chocolate mochi.
Elmhurst Chocolate Milked Oats
Elmhurst
This is the perfect choice for those who crave the delicious taste of chocolate milk but in a plant-based, dairy-free format. Made from just six simple ingredients, this is something you’ll want to stock up on – and you can, since it is shelf-stable and doesn’t require refrigeration until opened.
Oat Haus Granola Butter
Claiming the title of “the world’s first oat-based spread,” Oat Haus Granola Butter was previously known by the brand name Kween before the founders appeared on Shark Tank in 2021. (The spread still sometimes appears on the Whole Foods website under the old name.) It’s available in an assortment of tempting flavors and is a terrific gluten-free option for those who want to avoid nuts.
Califia Farms Cookie Butter Almond Milk Creamer
Califia Farms has a loyal, passionate following of people who love their plant-based milks, coffees, and other products. You can stock up on many of the brand’s offerings at Whole Foods, and this almond milk creamer is one you will definitely want to try.
LARABAR Fruit and Nut Bars
LARABAR
These fruit and nut bars from LARABAR are healthy snacks you’ll enjoy eating. And they are a guilt-free indulgence, since they are made from simple, natural ingredients. Available in a range of flavors—and if you’re lucky you may spot the pumpkin pie variety, which is only available on a seasonal basis.
365 All-Purpose Citrus Cleaner
Whole Foods
Made from plant-based components, this cleaner has no synthetic fragrances or dyes. It works well, smells great, and is affordably priced.
Sukhi’s Indian Food Products
Sukhi’s reputation for delivering authentic Indian food that can be prepared quickly and easily has earned the brand a passionate fan following. You can find a great selection of their products at Whole Foods, including the Chicken Tikka Masala Street Wrap and an assortment of Samosas. Instagrammer vegansnackaholic raved that they were “a wonderful addition to my Friday night massively indulgent meal.”
Aloha Protein Bars
Aloha
These plant-based protein bars are made from clean, organic ingredients with no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Whole Foods stocks several varieties, including Lemon Cashew and Peanut Butter Cup—and be sure to keep an eye out for their newest upcoming flavor, Pumpkin Spice!
Solely Organic Mango Strips with Chili & Salt
Solely
These tasty, tangy mango strips from Solely are made from three simple ingredients. That exemplifies the brand’s mission of providing clean, healthy alternatives to processed foods—in a way that’s accessible and affordable.
365 Essential Oils
Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers dozens of essential oils under the 365 brand label, ranging from lemongrass to Texas cedarwood—and they’re reasonably priced, so you can try a bunch of them.
Dr. Kellyann Chicken Bone Broth
Dr. Kellyann
This bone broth has a hearty, satisfying taste and is super simple to prepare – just heat and enjoy! It’s great on its own or can also be used to add flavor (and nutrition) to a variety of recipes.
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