I thought I’d seen every dip under the sun—until a rainbow of egg‑based tubs from Oolie Foods winked at me from the refrigerated case. The brand’s life mission is rescuing perfectly good free‑range eggs that don’t fit the “model‑chicken” lookbook and whipping them into dairy‑free spreads with more protein than my gym buddy’s shaker bottle. Upcycling never tasted so smugly virtuous—or so delightfully rich.
Yellow Curry Dip: Instant Vacation, Minimal Jet Lag
One swipe of a carrot through Yellow Curry Dip and I was mentally bargaining for a seat on the next flight to Bangkok. Warm turmeric and coriander mingle with coconut cream, while little currant jewels pop up like surprise souvenirs. If you’ve ever wished hummus would stop being so beige, this is the glow‑up you were waiting for.
Garlic & Herb: The Social‑Distancing Offensive
I fully expected Garlic & Herb to thwack me over the head with raw garlic. Instead, it’s a garden‑party medley—parsley, chives, oregano—lounging in velvety egg custard. I did keep a breath mint on standby; my loved ones still deserve nice things.
Mediterranean Tomato: Shakshuka Without the Skillet
With Mediterranean Tomato, Oolie essentially bottled brunch. Think sun‑warmed tomatoes, roasted red pepper, and that smug “I own a cast‑iron pan” vibe, minus the dish‑washing penalty. One gripe: the texture is so smooth it slides off pita chips faster than I can shovel them in—occupational hazard, I suppose.
Spicy Pepper & Red Beet Bliss: The Flavors Still on Tour
My sample pack also included the still-mysterious Spicy Pepper (mango meets smoky chipotle) and the millennial-magenta Red Beet Bliss. They’re slated to join shelves nationwide alongside the other three headliners, proving Oolie isn’t afraid of either heat or root‑vegetable glamour shots.
The Nitty‑Gritty I’d Tweak
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Coconut cream aftertaste. A pleasant satin finish, but it occasionally elbows the spices offstage.
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Package design. Gorgeous, yes, yet the flimsy lid fights back harder than the dip inside, particularly annoying when you’re desperate for a midnight scoop.
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Serving size reality check. Two tablespoons? Fine. And I only watch one episode when Netflix asks, right?
Verdict
Oolie’s dips punch far above their eight‑ounce weight class—creamy without dairy, protein‑rich without protein‑powder grit, and sustainably smug in the best possible way. If your crudités are bored and your taste buds crave a plot twist, let an ugly‑duckling egg show them how it’s done.