Frequently Asked Questions

Where to Purchase

Can I buy Chelsea Approved baking mixes at the grocery store?

Chelsea Approved is now available at 50+ retail locations! 
The largest stores we are in are the Onion River/City Market Coops in Vermont, Healthy Living Markets in Vermont and New York, and the Coop Food Stores in New Hampshire. 

In addition to the large coops, we are also in multiple smaller coops/markets across Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, and Massachusetts. 

Let us know if there is a specific store you want to see our products in and we will put them on the top of the list!

Can I buy Chelsea Approved baking mixes in bulk (case quantities)?

Yes! You can purchase Chelsea Approved products by the case. Visit our Wholesale page to learn more. 

Can I buy Chelsea Approved baking mixes from a distributor?

Yes. Chelsea Approved products are available to purchase through Black River Produce in Vermont and River Valley Foods in New York. Please send an email to adam@chelseaapproved.com if you have additional questions.

Are Chelsea Approved products available to purchase at any in-person events?

Yes! Chelsea Approved will be at the Summer 2024 Shelburne Farmers Market in Shelburne VT as a full vendor. You can purchase our mixes there every Saturday. We are also attending multiple large ticketed events: 
  • 2024 Wicked Gluten Free Philly
  • 2024 Wicked Gluten Free
  • Boston 2024 Vermont VegFest

Ingredients and Certifications

Are Chelsea Approved baking mixes Gluten Free?

Yes! All of our baking mixes are certified Gluten Free by GFCO.

Are Chelsea Approved baking mixes Vegan?

Yes! Chelsea Approved baking mixes are all certified vegan by Vegan Action.

Are the Chocolate Chips vegan?

Yes! The chocolate chips in the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix are vegan. We chose them specifically for their flavor, size, and because they are certified vegan.

Is the sugar used in the baking mixes vegan?

Yes. The sugar used in Chelsea Approved baking mixes is vegan, and was not filtered through bone char.

Do Chelsea Approved baking mixes contain any of the Top 9 Allergens (soy, dairy, nuts, eggs, peanuts, wheat, fish, shellfish, or sesame)?

Chelsea Approved baking mixes do not contain any of the top 9 allergen as ingredients.

Chelsea Approved mixes are Certified Free From Top 9 Allergens by MenuTrinfo. Our production line has gone through a vigorous audit to ensure no cross-contamination from the Top 9 Allergens.

Do Chelsea Approved baking mixes contain corn?

No. Chelsea Approved baking mixes do not contain any corn or corn-derived ingredients.

The citric acid in some of our baking mixes is made from fermented cassava flour, not corn.

Do Chelsea Approved baking mixes contain any gums?

No. Chelsea Approved baking mixes are made with short, simple ingredient lists. The mixes don’t contain any added gums or binders.

Are Chelsea Approved baking mixes Kosher?

Yes! All of the baking mixes are certified Kosher through OU Kosher.

Do Chelsea Approved baking mixes contain oat flour?

Some Chelsea Approved baking mixes contain oat flour.

Our Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix do contain oat flour.

Our Pancake Mix and Banana Bread Mix do not contain oat flour.

Baking Details

Do Chelsea Approved baking mixes require butter or eggs?

Chelsea Approved is vegan, our mixes are vegan, and our baking will always be vegan. 

The mixes were made from scratch to be vegan and will never call for butter, eggs, or other alternative binders. We recommend using common high-heat cooking oils, such as Canola Oil, Vegetable Oil, or Avocado Oil.

Can I use the Pancake Mix to make waffles?

Yes! Just follow the instructions on the bag and pour the pancake mix into a waffle maker. No need to add any extra ingredients.

Can I use the Banana Bread Mix to make muffins?

Yes! The Chelsea Approved Banana Bread Mix makes delicious waffles! Just pour the batter into a muffin pan and bake at 375F. Make sure to check on the muffins regularly until a toothpick comes out clean (approximately 215F internal temperature). This mix is great as 36 mini muffins, 12 medium muffins, or 6 large muffins!

Can I use the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix to make large bakery-style cookies?

Absolutely! You can make as many cookies as you want, from 24 mini cookies to 5 extra large cookies!

For mini cookies or 12 medium cookies: Form the dough into balls on the tray, and then bake.

For extra large cookies: Form the dough into balls, and then pat down into a puck shape before baking. That helps the large cookies spread out as they bake.

Can I make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a skillet?

Yes! Making Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillets is one of our favorites! Just put the dough into a skillet, pat down so it’s an even thickness, and bake until the edges are golden brown.

Check out our Blog for more details!

What is a "neutral cooking oil"?

Most of the Chelsea Approved baking mixes will call for “neutral cooking oil.” You can use any high-heat oil that you might have around the house. We recommend using one of the following:

Canola Oil

Vegetable Oil

Avocado Oil

If you are using an oil that is solid at room temperature, gently melt it before mixing.

My cookies came out very flat and crispy. How do I make them thicker?

Our cookie mixes tend to come out flat and crispy if the dough gets too warm. This can happen if you use warm wet ingredients (like warm oil and water), or if you leave the cookie dough out on the counter for too long. We recommend the following steps to get thick, gooey cookies:

1) Use cold water to help stiffen up the dough.

2) Preheat the oven and then mix up the cookie dough so you can form them into balls right away and bake.

3) Use a cookie scoop if you have one. If you prefer to roll the dough by hand, roll quickly and then transfer to the cookie sheet.

What is a "lined baking sheet"?

We recommend putting either parchment paper or a silicone mat onto your baking sheet before adding the cookies.

Wholesale

Can I buy the Chelsea Approved retail bags in bulk?

Yes. You can buy cases of retail bags. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix, and Banana Bread Mix come in cases of 12 bags / case. The Pancake Mix comes in a case of 10 bags / case.

Visit our Wholesale Page to learn more. 

Can I buy baking mixes in bulk?

Yes. Chelsea Approved baking mixes are available in Small Bulk Bags (5lb) and Large Bulk Bags (50lb).

Visit our Wholesale page to learn more. 

Can I apply website discounts to wholesale purchases?

The wholesale prices already represent discounted pricing, so standard discounts will not work.

However, all of our nonprofit supporting discount codes (found on our Community page) will work! Pick one to support :)

If you are looking to buy larger volumes, you can contact us for more information on multi-case discounts: adam@chelseaapproved.com

Packaging and Production

Are Chelsea Approved bags made in the USA?

Yes! We partnered with a bag manufacturer in New York State to print and form our bags.

Where are Chelsea Approved mixes blended and packaged?

Chelsea Approved baking mixes are blended and packaged in a SQF certified facility in New York State.

What is the shelf life of Chelsea Approved baking mixes?

Chelsea Approved baking mixes get printed with their Best By Date at the time of blending and filling. You’ll find that they last more than a year in your pantry!

You can find the Best By Date of our products printed on the back of the packaging.

It reads: Best By MM/DD/YY