Unboxed: 8 spicy natural products

Is it getting hot in here? These spice-infused natural items are great if you're seeking new thrills for your pantry.

Blue Evolution Classic Marinara Seasoning with Superfood Seaweed

Quickly boost the flavor and nutrition of simple pasta sauces with this seasoning, made with seaweed (the first ingredient!), onion, sea salt, garlic, organic cane sugar, oregano, pepper, cayenne pepper and organic basil. Just add this packet to two cans of whole tomatoes, add a touch of olive oil, simmer and you’ll have a homemade pasta sauce. Blue Evolution wins for its mission to get more consumers eating this healthful ocean green.

• Blue Evolution Classic Marinara Seasoning with Superfood Seaweed

Blue Bike Sprouted Snacks Sriracha

Sriracha-style spices reminiscent of the infamous “rooster sauce” infuse this Non-GMO Project verified oat-based snack. Also inside: cashews, sprouted pumpkin seeds, sprouted millet, sprouted sunflower seeds, almonds and sea salt.

• Blue Bike Sprouted Snacks Sriracha

Cacoco Drinking Chocolate Fire Walker

Inside this beautiful pyramid is a USDA Organic drinking chocolate infused with high-quality ingredients such as heirloom cacao, coconut crystal sugar, cacao butter, rhodiola root, reishi extract and habanero pepper. We love the product flavor, “Fire Walker,” which conjures images of strength, bravery and power.

• Cacoco Drinking Chocolate Fire Walker

Free from the top eight allergens, these poppable chocolate orbs, filled with a creamy, truffle-like interior, contain six vegan grams of protein per serving and just 160 calories. Also inside: roasted and salted pumpkin seeds, rice protein, palm shortening, chia seeds and more. A spicy hit of habanero pepper adds depth.

• ​Enjoy Life ProBurst Bites Chocolate Mango Habanero

Jar Goods Classic Spicy

Packaged in a simple, eye-catching glass jar, this vegan pasta sauce is an Italian Grandma-approved blend of tomatoes, onions, olive oil, garlic, basil and a hefty sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

• Jar Goods Classic Spicy

Just Spices Flavors of Mexico Seasoning

Per this company’s brand name, just USDA Organic spices like paprika, cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper and chili comprise this Mexican cuisine-inspired blend. Add to tacos, enchiladas, guacamole and salsa for an authentic pop of flavor.

• Just Spices Flavors of Mexico Seasoning

Laughing Giraffe Aztec Chocolate Snakaroons

USDA Organic and Certified Gluten Free ingredients are inside these delicious allergen-free cookies. Here, unsweetened coconut, cacao liquor, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, ancho chili and Himalayan pink salt combine into a tender vegan macaroon with a bite of heat felt in the back of your throat.

• Laughing Giraffe Aztec Chocolate Snakaroons

Simple Mills Smoky BBQ Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers

A line extension for Simple Mill’s wildly popular nut, seed and cassava-based grain-free crackers, here organic cheddar cheese blends with savory BBQ spices like chili peppers, organic onion, garlic and cumin. Tastes like junk food, but without the guilt, calories, excess salt and preservatives.

• Simple Mills Smoky BBQ Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers