Paktli Dark Chocolate Alegria Bites with blueberries

Paktli at Madeline's

Paktli makes Alegria Bites, a modern take on the traditional Mexican alegria, a street snack dating to the 16th century made from puffed amaranth bound with honey or chocolate. The brand was founded in 2020 by Seena Chriti, who grew up eating alegria in Mexico and built the company as a tribute to that heritage. Paktli means joy in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, echoing the Spanish word alegria, which also means joy.

The bites coat puffed ancient grains, amaranth, quinoa, and millet, in organic chocolate. The result is a light, crumbly, airy crunch under a layer of chocolate, made gluten-free and, in the dark and white versions, vegan. Paktli is a certified women-owned and minority business, and the bites are handmade by a small team.

The lineup runs from a milk chocolate and a white chocolate version to a 62% dark chocolate with dried wild blueberries and cacao nibs and a 70% extra dark with dried cranberries and cashews. A sample pack gathers the range together, and every flavor is offered in pack sizes from 4 to 20.

Paktli products at Madeline's

Every item below is live and in stock at Madeline's. Click any product to see full details, weights, and ordering.

  • Paktli Alegria Bites sample pack assortment

    Alegria Bites Sample Pack ($20-$80). An assortment that gathers Paktli's chocolate-coated ancient grain bites in one box, an easy way to try multiple flavors. A modern take on the traditional Mexican alegria. Pack sizes from 4 to 20.

  • Paktli Milk Chocolate Alegria Bites

    Milk Chocolate Alegria Bites ($20-$80). Puffed ancient grains coated in smooth organic milk chocolate. Bite-size and gluten-free, a modern version of the Mexican alegria. Pack sizes from 4 to 20.

  • Paktli Dark Chocolate Alegria Bites with blueberries and cacao nibs

    Dark Chocolate Alegria Bites w/ Blueberries + Cacao Nibs ($20-$80). Organic 62% dark chocolate over puffed ancient grains with dried wild blueberries and crunchy cacao nibs. Organic, vegan, and gluten-free. Pack sizes from 4 to 20.

  • Paktli Extra Dark Chocolate Alegria Bites with cranberries and cashews

    Extra Dark Chocolate Alegria Bites w/ Cranberries + Cashews ($20-$80). Organic 70% extra dark chocolate over puffed ancient grains with dried cranberries and cashews. Organic, vegan, and gluten-free. Pack sizes from 4 to 20.

  • Paktli White Chocolate Alegria Bites

    White Chocolate Alegria Bites ($20-$80). Puffed ancient grains coated in smooth organic white chocolate. Bite-size and gluten-free, a modern take on the Mexican alegria. Pack sizes from 4 to 20.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Paktli?

You can buy Paktli Alegria Bites online at Madeline's (madelines.co), which carries the milk, white, dark, and extra dark chocolate versions plus a sample pack. The products listed above are live and in stock.

What is an alegria?

An alegria is a traditional Mexican street snack dating to the 16th century, made from puffed amaranth bound with honey or chocolate. Paktli's Alegria Bites are a modern, bite-size version that coats puffed amaranth, quinoa, and millet in organic chocolate.

Are Paktli bites vegan and gluten-free?

Paktli Alegria Bites are gluten-free, and the dark and extra dark chocolate versions are also vegan. The milk and white chocolate versions contain dairy. Check each product page for the full ingredient list.

Who makes Paktli?

Paktli was founded in 2020 by Seena Chriti, who grew up eating alegria in Mexico. It is a certified women-owned and minority business, and the bites are handmade by a small team. Paktli means joy in Nahuatl.

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