Chef Madeline Krantz Bagging New World Kitchen Vegan Food in Des Moines, Iowa

Chef Madeline Krantz

Madeline Krantz is a self-taught chef and entrepreneur who helped pioneer Iowa’s plant-based dining scene. Over the last decade, she's created hundreds of original recipes for plant-based meals, sides, salads, and desserts. She built New World Kitchen on the principles of sustainability, creativity, and connection — values that resonate with her loyal community of customers. Madeline sees hospitality as a way to uplift people and create meaningful experiences. She was selected as one of the Iowa Restaurant Association's 40 Women to Watch.

Plant-based Meat Alternatives

  • ALT Strips (below)
    The most popular thing New World Kitchen makes! Small batch, plant-based, handmade smoky strips made from a secret recipe using mushrooms, black beans, millet and spices. You can find them on the menu almost every week!

  • vegan meat alternative Italian sandwich slices in Des Moines, Iowa

  • New World Burgers (below)
    Our signature vegan burgers, made from black beans, mushrooms, millet, and ultra burger-y seasonings for a classic burger that's delicious with all your favorite fixings! Try them when they pop up on our weekly menu!

  • vegan plant-based vegetarian bacon in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Italian Sandwich Slices (above)
    These handmade slices are created from white beans, red peppers, and millet, and they have the zesty flavor of pepperoni! Watch for them to make an appearance on our rotating menu!

  • Vegan vegetarian plant-based New World Burger in Des Moines, Iowa

Plant-based Meat Alternatives

  • ALT Strips (below)
    The most popular thing New World Kitchen makes! Small batch, plant-based, handmade smoky strips made from a secret recipe using mushrooms, black beans, millet and spices. You can find them on the menu almost every week!

  • vegan plant-based vegetarian bacon in Des Moines, Iowa

  • New World Burgers (below)
    Our signature vegan burgers, made from black beans, mushrooms, millet, and ultra burger-y seasonings for a classic burger that's delicious with all your favorite fixings! Try them when they pop up on our weekly menu!

  • Vegan vegetarian plant-based New World Burger in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Italian Sandwich Slices (above)
    These handmade slices are created from white beans, red peppers, and millet, and they have the zesty flavor of pepperoni! Watch for them to make an appearance on our rotating menu!

  • vegan meat alternative Italian sandwich slices in Des Moines, Iowa

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Delicious dairy-free sauces

  • The New Mac Sauce (below)
    A hit from the days of our restaurant, this creamy vegan cheese sauce is made of cashews, butternut squash, and carrots. Great to use on everything at home! It's available on our menu nearly every week!

  • Plant-based vegan vegetarian sunflower seed ranch in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Cashew Alfredo (below)
    Our popular cashew & oat milk-based Alfredo sauce for incorporating into your own recipes at home. Watch for it to make an appearance on our rotating weekly menu.

  • Vegan new mac cheese sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Sunflower Seed Ranch (above)
    Our creamy sunflower seed-based vegan ranch is filled with herbs. We love this as a veggie dip, salad dressing, or spread on a veggie burger or wrap. Grab it when it appears on our weekly menu!

  • Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

Delicious dairy-free sauces

  • The New Mac Sauce (below)
    A hit from the days of our restaurant, this creamy vegan cheese sauce is made of cashews, butternut squash, and carrots. Great to use on everything at home! It's available on our menu nearly every week!

  • Vegan new mac cheese sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Cashew Alfredo (below)
    Our popular cashew & oat milk-based Alfredo sauce for incorporating into your own recipes at home. Watch for it to make an appearance on our rotating weekly menu.

  • Vegan Cashew Alfredo Sauce in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Sunflower Seed Ranch (above)
    Our creamy sunflower seed-based vegan ranch is filled with herbs. We love this as a veggie dip, salad dressing, or spread on a veggie burger or wrap. Grab it when it appears on our weekly menu!

  • Plant-based vegan vegetarian sunflower seed ranch in Des Moines, Iowa
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  • "This is my favorite food find in Des Moines. I order every week! My meal prep is done, and I am saving time and money on groceries."

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    — Amanda K. (Google)

  • Vegan Bacon Alternative Strips in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "I actually eat dairy but this vegan sauce ruined actual cheese sauce for me. Even my husband agrees. It’s life changing and I always need a spare container in the freezer 'just in case'."

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    — Cassie S. (Google)

  • Vegan BBQ Chickpea Ranch Bowl in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "May be the best thing I’ve ever eaten."

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    — Beth Y. (Google)

  • Golen Beet Hummus in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "I decided to finally try delivery and treat myself for the holidays. I’m so glad that I did. The business itself was very organized and had great communication about my delivery."

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    — Stacey M. (Google)

  • Vegan BLT Pasta Salad in Des Moines, Iowa

  • "The best vegan food I have ever had! New World Kitchen is truly amazing!"

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    — Rachel (Google)

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Our Latest Blog Posts

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  • Vegan protein cup - cherry berry flavor - in Des Moines, Iowa

    Introducing our newest vegan protein cup — Cherry Berry flavor!

    Thank you for all of your support lately! We love getting to help make your weeks easier and filled with more plants. 💚 We'll be taking a little spring break after this week! There will not be a menu for March 23rd, so we hope to see you before our time off. Lots of old favorites this week, and a new protein cup flavor — cherry berry!

    Introducing our newest vegan protein cup — Cherry Berry flavor!

    Thank you for all of your support lately! We love getting to help make your weeks easier and filled with more plants. 💚 We'll be taking a little spring break...

  • Chef Madeline Krantz holds a vegan burrito she made

    Video: The chef tries her own food for a week!

    This week, Madeline and I collaborated on a short video. Like many chefs, she often doesn't eat every item on the menu, so she wanted to try out eating her own recipes for a week! Hope you enjoy it! What are your favorite New World Kitchen items? Join the conversation on our Instagram. Music: "Every Day Is a Game" by Night Tapes

    Video: The chef tries her own food for a week!

    This week, Madeline and I collaborated on a short video. Like many chefs, she often doesn't eat every item on the menu, so she wanted to try out eating her...

  • Vegan Protein Bars at New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa

    Vegan Protein Bars Are Here!

    So excited to finally get these new Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars to you! It's a chewy no-bake protein bar made with peanut butter, pea protein, PB Fit powdered peanut butter, dates, peanuts, gluten-free oats, flax seeds, and a touch of maple syrup. Topped with melted dairy-free chocolate, crushed peanuts, and flaky sea salt.I worked on this recipe for a long time before it was good enough to add to the menu—maybe too long, but I had really high standards for these 😂 I wanted something that felt fancier and less sugary than your typical protein bar, and of...

    Vegan Protein Bars Are Here!

    So excited to finally get these new Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars to you! It's a chewy no-bake protein bar made with peanut butter, pea protein, PB Fit powdered...

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