COMPANY FAQ
Who is Erin Baker?
Erin Baker is a real person! She created our original product, the Baker's Breakfast Cookie, in a rented 4-H kitchen in Langley, Washington. In 1996, she moved her growing company to Bellingham, Washington where it remains today. She continues to play a vital role in the company, doing everything from product development to sales. When she's not at the bakery you can find her trail running, mountain biking and snowboarding in the beautiful Cascade Mountains.
Where is Bellingham, Washington?
Bellingham is located in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Bellingham is about 90 miles north of Seattle and 21 miles south of the Canadian border. The city encompasses about 28 square miles, with north Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands to the west and snow-capped Mount Baker and the North Cascade Mountains to the east.
PRODUCT FAQ
Why is it called the "Original Breakfast Cookie"?
When Baker's Cookies began in 1994, the idea of a cookie for breakfast was a brand new concept. With passion and ingenuity Erin Baker invented the Breakfast Cookie. She pioneered the idea of putting healthy, nutritious ingredients into a cookie that could be enjoyed for breakfast. A perfect "meal on the go", our Breakfast Cookies were setting the trend in breakfast. This all natural "portable bowl of oatmeal" provides sustained energy and wholesome nutrition to millions of people who don't have time for breakfast. Although you will find other replicas of our cookies, nothing will ever beat the original, best-tasting, most nutritious breakfast cookie, Baker's Breakfast Cookie.
Can I toast a Breakfast Cookie?
Toasting Baker's Breakfast Cookies is a delicious treat. Just open the package, pop it in the toaster and you have a warm, chewy, just out of the oven cookie! If you have chosen to freeze your cookies (they freeze up to a year), toasting is a great way to defrost and warm your cookie in one easy step. Try it!
Are Organic Brownie Bites dairy-free?
All of our Brownie Bites are dairy-free. Using the finest Belgian chocolate and the most natural ingredients, we achieved a great-tasting brownie without the extra calories of dairy.
What does "natural" mean?
Although there is no nationally-recognized criterion for products to be considered natural, Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods believes in feeding your body the very best. Our products will never contain high-fructose corn syrup, trans fat, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, or anything artificial, including artificial colors or flavors. When you eat our products you can always be assured that they are as close to nature as possible.
What does "organic" mean?
Organic ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Organic foods are grown and processed in an environmentally sustainable way, helping to restore and protect the health of the soil, and thus the environment. The National Organic Program Standards were created to assure the public that the organic foods they purchase are grown, processed and certified in accordance with these standards. Our bakery operates under these standards, bringing you the healthiest, most environmentally-friendly products possible.
What does "vegan" mean?
A Vegan diet contains no animal products, including meat, fish, seafood, eggs and dairy. Our Vegan cookies were created to appeal to people with this personal dietary requirement. However, you will find they are just as tasty as the rest of our great products!
What makes Erin Baker's Homestyle Granola sweet?
The only sweeteners you will ever find in our Organic Granola come straight from nature. Our homestyle, soft-baked granola is sweetened with organic honey and organic maple syrup. You will never find corn syrup in any of Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods.
What is the shelf life of Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods?
Our products are made without preservatives, but because of our excellent packaging, our products stay fresher longer. Breakfast Cookies have a shelf life of 90 days; some flavors may be a little shorter depending on ingredients. Our Organic Brownie Bites and Breakfast Cookie Minis have a 4 month shelf life. Our granola keeps fresh for 9 months in an unopened bag. All of our products are baked fresh and then shipped, so when you're ordering from us you can be assured you're getting the freshest product possible.
Can I freeze my Breakfast Cookies?
Yes, Breakfast Cookies can be frozen for up to a year. They can be quickly defrosted in a microwave or toaster, and are even more delicious when warmed!
INGREDIENT FAQ
Where does the protein come from?
The protein in our products comes from a variety of ingredients including: egg whites, oats, nuts and peanut butter. All of our products are made without fortified ingredients, ensuring that you get the freshest, most natural product possible.
What is chicory extract (inulin)?
Inulin is a natural soluble dietary fiber, which is derived from chicory root. Other fruits and vegetables also contain inulin, such as bananas, garlic, onions and artichokes. Inulin provides fiber, is suitable for diabetics and increases the activity of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract. Recently, research has shown that the ingestion of inulin significantly increases the absorption of calcium in the diet, which benefits in improving bone density and reduces the occurrence of osteoporosis. (Source: Medical Tribune October 2002)
What is soy lecithin?
Soy lecithin is extracted from soybean oil and is used as a natural emulsifier or stabilizer. Lecithin provides an excellent source of choline, which is essential to every living cell in the body and is one of the main components of cell membranes. Studies show that most soy allergic individuals may safely eat products that contain soy lecithin as this substance is fat based, and persons with allergies react to the protein portion of the food. (Source: Soy Connection.com, from the United Soybean Board,
www.soyconnection.com)
What is "natural flavor"?
Our natural flavors are a proprietary blend of plant-based ingredients such as leaves, spices, berries, fruit skins and beans.
