frequently asked questions
upcycled ingredients & Susainablity
spent grain info:
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Spent grain is the leftover malted barley from the beer brewing process. After the sugars have been extracted, what's left is a fiber- and protein-rich grain—perfect for sustainable, delicious snacks like Shelby Shakes granola!
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Yes! Spent grain is high in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. It's a great way to enjoy a healthy snack and reduce food waste at the same time.
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We partner with local craft breweries to rescue and repurpose their spent grain the same day it's brewed to ensure freshness and minimal waste. This reduces transportation emissions and supports community-based, closed-loop systems!
We save grains from Steamworks Brewing Co., Carver’s Brewing Co., & Animas Brewing Co.
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Nope! The brewing process removes all alcohol-producing sugars from the grain. Our granola contains no alcohol and tastes nothing like beer—just hearty, nutty goodness.
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It’s nutritious, eco-friendly, and too good to waste! By upcycling spent grain into granola, we reduce food waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and help create a more sustainable food system.
Billions of pounds of spent grain are relegated to lower uses annually (compost, animal feed, landfills, etc). By upcycling it into food, we are realizing the grains’ highest potential, which has amazing benefits:
reducing landfill waste
lowering carbon emissions (especially when picked up by bike!)
making the best use of the resources that went into growing and processing the grain.
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Since our granola contains barley, it is not gluten-free. Barley contains gluten, so it’s not suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
If you are simply trying to lessen your gluten consumption, try our gluten-free flavor made with certified organic, gluten-free rolled oats (instead of spent grain)!
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We work with local businesses to utilize upcycled ingredients, offer zero-waste packaging options, and are a totally bike-powered operation!
Aquafaba info:
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Aquafaba is the starchy liquid from cooked chickpeas. It works as a plant-based binder and egg substitute in recipes—perfect for making granola without eggs or oil.
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We source our aquafaba from LuvTempeh, a local tempeh maker who cooks chickpeas for their fermentation process.
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We use aquafaba as a sustainable alternative to eggs or oil. It helps bind the granola while reducing food waste (since it's often discarded).
Check out this guide to aquafaba for even more info & inspiration!
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No! We ensure that our aquafaba comes from chickpeas that have been cooked from dry, and not canned chickpeas (which could contain leeched BPA from the can’s lining).
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Nope! Aquafaba has a very mild flavor that disappears during baking. Our granola tastes just like delicious, crunchy granola—no bean flavor at all!
Sales, Packaging & shipping
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Check our ‘Find Us in Durango’ page or send us an email if you need an order shipped. We’re expanding quickly, so keep an eye out in your local grocery or co-op!
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Yes, we love working with cafes, markets, and food co-ops. Contact us through our Wholesale page to get started.
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Check our our recipes, or try any flavor with these fun pairings:
with milk (any kind will do!)
with yogurt
on top of ice-cream (homemade strawberry ice-cream, anyone?)
smoothie bowl topping
add to baked goods
try it straight up, it’s that good!
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Yes! Get your granola in glass jars or bring your own container and buy in bulk to enjoy your granola with zero waste.
We’re continuously working toward more sustainable packaging solutions.
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Keep it in a cool, dry place. If you bought your granola in a kraft bag or jar, keep it in there and enjoy within 4 months!
If purchased in bulk, transfer it to an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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We currently ship within the U.S. Send us an email to get started!
grANOLA CLUB bike delivery
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As part of the Granola Club, you get a jar full of Shelby Shakes granola delivered by bicycle every two weeks! Fill our our Granola Club bike delivery form to get started!
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The granola club is a monthly, bike powered granola delivery service. Pay just $10 to join the club! & choose your subscription level:
$40/month gets you 1 jar/delivery (2 jars/month total).
$70/month gets you 2 jars/delivery (4 jars/month total).
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We deliver twice a month, on the first and third Tuesday of each month!
If there happen to be 5 Tuesdays in a month, we still only deliver on the first and third Tuesday. We do this to simplify your monthly payment.
Usually, we make Granola Club deliveries before noon. We will text or email you if we’ll be by after that!
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We currently offer bike delivery within within 5 mile radius of downtown Durango. Fill out our bike delivery form to see if you’re within our reach!
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Nope! We might knock to say hello, but we’ll leave your granola at your doorstep or in the designated drop-off spot you specify. Just let us know any special instructions when you fill out the bike delivery form.
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Yes! As part of the Granola Club, you get your granola delivered in a glass jar!
You can keep the jar for your own re-use, or set it on your doorstep before we come. We are happy to re-use them for future deliveries.
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The minimum order to be in the Granola Club is just one (14-ounce) jar every two weeks!
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No. You simply have to trust that we’re coming, unless we say otherwise!
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We ride rain or shine (mostly)! But if the weather is truly unsafe, we’ll reschedule your delivery and notify you right away.
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Shelby Shakes believes in sustainable transportation and the joy of riding a bike. Simple as that, really!
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We get it—plans change! You can cancel your Granola Club subscription anytime before 8:00am on the morning of your next scheduled delivery.
To cancel, simply log in to your account and manage your subscription through Stripe, or send us an email. If we receive your request on a delivery day after 8:00am, the order will still be processed and delivered as scheduled.