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US pancake and waffle mix brand Birch Benders is expanding its portfolio with the launch of four new ready-to-eat keto-friendly cookies. The cookie line features four variants which include: Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and Vanilla Shortbread. Birch Benders Cookies are both gluten-free and keto-friendly with no added sugar and contain less than five net carbohydrates per serving. Lucy Rand, general manager at Birch Benders, commented: "The snack aisle is full of empty carbs and excess sugar, which leaves consumers with few options for delicious, satisfying, feel-good snacks and treats. That’s why Birch Benders focuses on creating delicious, better-for-you versions of the comforting foods people enjoy. We are thrilled to bring our cookies to the snack aisle." The new releases are available on the Birch Benders website and Amazon later this month. The products will also be available at select US national retailers, including Kroger, Walmart and Target for an MSRP of $5.99 per 4oz pouch.