Welcome to our first feature in our #MNFoodPicks series, where we spotlight standout local food brands making waves in Minnesota. This quarter, we’re excited to introduce you to MINNEØATS, a brand born from a college dream and blossomed into a beloved local business.
ORIGIN & PASSION
Founded in 2017 by University of Minnesota alumni, Allie Spadaro and Maria Sharperson, MINNEØATS started in a college apartment, inspired by a European adventure and a passion for wholesome, delicious food. The founders, longtime friends and Minnesota natives, turned their routine of making oatmeal into a thriving business that now includes oatmeal pop-ups, private catering, and their popular maple almond granola sold both online and in local stores.
PRODUCTS THAT DELIGHT
MINNEØATS is famous for its oatmeal bowls and signature granola. Each oatmeal bowl is a creamy blend topped with fruits, nut butters, and granola, with playful names like “This Bowl is Bananas” and “Cinneapolis.” Their granola, a mix of oats and almonds sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, is crafted to deliver a perfect balance of sweet and salty, making it irresistible.
COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
The founders of MINNEØATS cherish the Minnesota community’s commitment to supporting local makers. They enjoy the tight-knit food scene and the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with other local food producers.
A NAME WITH A STORY
The name MINNEØATS is a nod to their Minnesota roots and the essential ingredient of their products, oats. The unique spelling with the Danish “Ø” pays tribute to a Danish porridge shop that inspired them during their studies abroad, tying their local identity with international influences.
Find MINNEØATS
You can find MINNEØATS granola online and at various retailers and coffee shops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. For a warm bowl of their gourmet oatmeal, catch them at pop-up events or book them for private catering.
We’re proud to feature MINNEØATS in our #MNFoodPicks series. Their story is one of innovation, community, and delicious food. Check out their offerings and support this fantastic local brand. Visit minneoats.com for more information and to shop their products.