GF OCEAN GLOW NACHOS

Here is the Ocean Glow Nachos™ blueprint—an elevated, fully loaded gluten-free nacho experience with a seafood-forward base, layered with cheeses that complement the sea, healing ingredients, and a 100/100 flavor-energy profile. These nachos are designed to be comforting, nourishing, and showstopping.

Ocean Glow Nachos™ – 100/100 Edition

“Savor the sea. Heal through flavor.”

A fully loaded, gluten-free nacho platter with a seafood-powered topping mix, matched cheeses, gut-friendly upgrades, and high-vibe intention.

Purpose

To reinvent nachos into a coastal wellness indulgence—rich in protein, gut-healing ingredients, and glowing flavor. Created to satisfy comfort cravings while energizing the body and honoring the ocean.

What’s Included

1. Base: Gluten-Free Crunch Layer

• 🌽 Hand-cut gluten-free tortilla chips

• Made from organic corn or cassava

• Lightly fried in avocado oil + dusted with smoked paprika & pink salt

• Sprinkled with chia and flax seeds for crunch & balance

• Option to layer in: plantain chips or root veggie crisps for added color & texture

2. Ocean Topping Mix (Seafood Blend)

• 🦐 Wild shrimp (chopped + sautéed in garlic, lemon, parsley)

• 🐟 Flaked wild pink salmon (canned or fresh)

• 🐙 Optional: small diced calamari or scallop bits (if available)

• 🧄 Sautéed with shallots, turmeric, thyme, and olive oil

• 🍋 Finished with lemon juice, chopped cilantro, and smoked sea salt

• 🌶️ Optional: chili flakes for light ocean heat

3. Cheese Medley (Seafood-Friendly)

• 🧀 Mild goat cheese crumbles (creamy and tangy)

• 🧀 Shredded Monterey Jack (melts smoothly and balances seafood)

• 🧀 Optional: light dusting of aged Parmesan or Manchego

• 🧀 Melted evenly over seafood mix and chips under a broiler or oven pass

4. Toppings & Color Layers

• 🥑 Avocado cubes or green goddess guac (with basil + lemon)

• 🥬 Chopped cilantro, microgreens, or shredded cabbage (color + crunch)

• 🧅 Pickled red onion slices or fennel

• 🍅 Diced heirloom tomatoes or cherry halves

• 🌶️ Optional: grilled jalapeño or poblano strips

• 🧄 Drizzle of garlic-lime olive oil or tahini-citrus sauce

5. Sauce Trio (On Side or Drizzled)

• Creamy dill yogurt drizzle: Greek yogurt + dill + garlic + lemon

• Citrus-avocado crema: Avocado, ACV, lime, salt, and olive oil

• Turmeric ranch: Yogurt or cashew base with golden spice mix

Healing & Energetic Benefits

• 🌊 Seafood = lean protein, omega-3s, mood + brain support

• 🌿 Herbs + citrus = digestion, glow, immune clarity

• 🌶️ Spices = circulation, gut warmth

• 🌀 Chips made with care = grounding crunch without guilt

Affirmation printed on the serving card:

“I welcome joy, clarity, and nourishment from the sea and the earth.”

Perfect For…

• 🥂 Upscale tapas night or share platter

• 🧘 Wellness retreat snack board

• 🏖️ Beachside café or brunch bar

• 🍸 Pairing with citrus mocktails or sea salt margaritas

Target Customer Profile

🎯 Demographics

• Age: 24–52

• Income: $65K–$200K

• Location: Coastal cities, foodie hotspots, spa towns

• Lives clean but wants flavor-driven comfort food

💡 Psychographics

• Eats seafood often as part of gut-healthy or pescatarian lifestyle

• Cares about sourcing, flavor pairing, and gut harmony

• Loves food that is shareable, photogenic, and meaningful

Business Financials

R&D

• Seafood blend + cheese pairings: $1,250

• Sauce + topping composition: $950

• Chip trials + healing crunch optimization: $1,100

• Design, photos, branding: $800

Total R&D: $4,100

COGS (Per Share Plate Serving for 2–3)**

• Seafood mix (shrimp + salmon): $5.50

• Cheese blend: $2.00

• GF chips + root crisp base: $1.80

• Toppings + herbs: $1.20

• Sauce trio: $1.40

• Compostable share plate + branding: $0.95

Total Cost: $12.85

Pricing Strategy

• 💰 Retail Price: $28.00

• ✨ Perceived Value: $32–$38

• 💸 Profit Per Unit: $15.15

• 📈 Gross Margin: 54%

• 🔁 Break-even: ~271 plates

• 🚀 1,000 Units = $28K revenue / $12.85K COGS = $15.15K profit

SWOT Analysis

✅ Strengths

• Seafood + nachos = underutilized but delicious

• Gluten-free + gut-friendly while indulgent

• Multi-texture, multi-flavor = crowd pleaser

⚠️ Weaknesses

• Seafood sourcing consistency required

• High toppings load requires skilled prep

• Doesn’t reheat well—needs to be fresh

🌟 Opportunities

• Launch as signature café share plate

• Pair with seasonal drinks + sparkling waters

• Add “Build Your Own Ocean Nacho Kit” for wellness markets

⚡ Threats

• Overcomplication if too many ingredients

• Needs clear messaging to avoid confusion vs. typical nachos

Blueprint Ratings – 100/100 Edition

• Flavor Experience: 100/100

• Healing Ingredients: 100/100

• Texture & Layers: 100/100

• Visual Appeal: 100/100

• Market Fit: 100/100

• Energy Impact: 100/100

Ad-Ready Promo Copy

Glow in every bite. Dive into the sea.

The Ocean Glow Nachos™ are a full-body experience—wild shrimp and salmon layered over crisp gluten-free chips, draped in melted cheeses, citrus drizzles, and gut-happy toppings.

Snack mindfully. Glow freely. Indulge intentionally.

This is nachos, reimagined.

Would you like this illustrated next on a slate share board or tropical brunch table? Or paired with a custom drink like a ginger-lime fizz or wild citrus spritz?