Tejari’s Roma Patel
For The Dandy’s Shop series, we caught up with Tejari founder Roma Patel. Patel founded her nutritional blend company Tejari to create clean, organic protein powders with no added sugar or preservatives. The entrepreneur is a former executive at Coca Cola and NBC Universal, and those experiences opened her eyes to the shortage of on-the-go protein powders that actually taste good. The Dandy has tried the Strawberry flavor in smoothies and yogurt bowls, and we’re big fans. You can also sprinkle Tejari blends in any of your baking mixtures to add a little nutrition to anything that’s typically void of nutrients. Patel breaks down Tejari flavors and ingredients and shares some awesome recipes below!
Tell us a bit about the blends Tejari offers:
Golden Banana, aka the most classic of our blends, is the OG that started it all. It has ingredients like fiber-packed bananas, immunity-boosting turmeric and anti-inflammatory cinnamon. This blend is perfect for making Golden Milk, pancakes and more.
Blueberry + Spinach is a true go-to if you’re looking to easily incorporate veggies and fruits into a snack or smoothie. Our blueberry flavor is subtly sweet, full of antioxidants, high in fiber and lower on the glycemic index. I love it in yogurt and shakes.
Strawberry is a total childhood favorite, but made without any unnecessary additives. This organic, clean blend boasts the natural sweetness of strawberries and smooth richness of banana. It’s pretty much the perfect alternative to sugar-packed milkshakes and traditional strawberry milk.
What's some of your favorite ways to incorporate Tejari blends in your everyday foods?
The possibilities are endless when it comes to our Tejari blends. Smoothies are a household favorite, hands down. It’s an undeniably easy way for me and my family to get our nutrition for the day. Plus, it’s so filling! I also love incorporating Tejari into energy bites and even our favorite baked goods. As we’re spending more time at home, we’ve been able to experiment with vegan cheesecakes and protein-filled energy balls.
What led you to create Tejari?
The inspiration behind Tejari was honestly a mix of my own childhood and how I wanted to raise my boys. Nutrition and wellness have always been incredibly important to both me and my husband, so we wanted to make it a priority for our family. However, with a hectic lifestyle, traveling often and limited time for self-care, I desperately needed healthy to be easier. So, I looked for convenient options that didn’t include empty calories, tons of added sugar or cheap ingredients. Easy, right? Not so much. Unfortunately, this pursuit failed miserably. So I decided to partner with the most incredible nutritionists and food scientists I know with the intention of pushing all the boundaries. The result? Organic, vegan protein blends with simple ingredients that are delicious, good for you, and beyond enjoyable to incorporate into your day in a variety of ways.