Hummii was born on one fine January day in 2020 when Founder Tyler Philips connected with his passion for sharing delicious, nutritious, plant-powered goodies with his community. He envisioned creating a product that is Healthy, Yummy, and Trendy. Bringing this together, he named his project-turned business venture- Hummii. “It’s a Healthy + Yummii snack universe,” he enthuses! As the Hummiiverse expands, the team is seeking support from fellow plant-powered heroes with their latest Kickstarter fundraising campaign to launch their new “out-of-this-world yummy” Hummii Mini Muffins!
If you believe that a 100% Plant-Based, Allergen-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Kosher, carb-conscious, zero-added sugars product is like chewing on cardboard- not in the Hummiverse it isn’t! Your taste buds are guaranteed a tasty ride! It wasn’t long before Philips joined forces with Michelin-starred pastry chef and Chief Yum Officer Bethany Costello to develop the perfect scratch-made recipes. Result- sumptuous, divine delights that will transport you to your own happy Hummiiverse.
Think a healthy fudgy brownie, grandma’s comforting banana bread, and sweet blueberry goodness- all in muffin form, packed with nutrients! These mini delights harness the protein power of chickpeas. “We see chickpeas as being one of our superfood hero ingredients but also want to leverage newer plant-based alternative protein sources like lupin flour in the future,” says Philips.
Hummii isn’t just a new tasty treat to stock up grocery store shelves. It is a truly mission-driven business with zero compromises on fun! The eye-catching cartoons of the Hummiiverse are intended to get folks of all ages excited about healthy living and sourcing their superpowers from plants. What better way than to collaborate with up-and-coming 17-year old artist Laila Holsendorff? Laila met the Hummii team through the OnRamps program and is a creative brain behind the upcoming Hummiiverse Digital Art pieces. Supporting the Hummii Kickstarter will also aid Laila, as Hummii pledges a portion of the Digital Art proceeds to support her as she continues her art career and attends university.
With food, we’ve all seen how cartoons can make unhealthy options like sugary cereals, junk food, & mini muffins enticing to children. However, I think we’re just scratching the surface of making healthy eating fun again for all ages. -Tyler Philips
They are also partnered with Outcast Foods to source upcycled fruit powders to combat the food waste crises while delivering vibrant bursts of flavor.
The Hummii team are true plant-powered heroes and are dedicated to showing the masses that plant power is fun, cool, delicious, and all that otherworldly goodness! Let’s back their admirable ambitions and help them attain their $15,000 goal. Maybe there’ll be a “sweet deal” for VEGWORLD followers joining the Hummiiverse!
Shriya is a VEGWORLD writer and Founder of Nourish by Shriya– her Vegan Hospitality Consulting Service that helps local St. Louis businesses attract vegan customers. She is a mentor with Animal Activism Mentorship, enjoys volunteering at The Gentle Barn in Missouri, and currently lives in St. Louis with her rescued pooch Halley.
