The crazy part for me is I never dreamt of success as owning a bakery. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Finance degree considering being a Financial Advisor, ended up taking a job outside of my degree, and continued running my bakery inside of my home that put me through college.

I would say my inspiration at 9 years old was Cake Boss, but there is no cake involved here. I started baking out of my home kitchen at the age of 19, and got my way through college by selling decorated sugar cookies for friends and family. When I was 24, I ended my decorated sugar cookie business after major burn-out after a three thousand Christmas cookie season.

After taking a break from baking for approximately one month (lol), I decided to test recipes and start selling buttercream cookie sandwiches. In my home town, these were not being offered. At one time, I had a friend who wanted me to ship the cookie sandwich and living in South Texas, the weather doesn't cooperate with buttercream. That's where the Cookie Sandwich in a jar was invented.

Little did I know, this product was not the only product I would sell and have success with. After 1 year of being in business, I wanted to expand my market into shows. Growing up we made caramel apples and it always was a favorite around our home, but they were hard to come by when shopping for already made ones as I got older. 

So I took the leap and started making caramel apples, and not the boring kind! Every apple we make uses a fresh granny smith apple, dipped in homemade caramel, dipped in chocolate, and then specialty toppings are added. THEY ARE OVER THE TOP!

When people look at my business, they don't see the struggles nor do they see the time behind the scenes. Nothing about a bakery is handed to the baker without sacrifice. Trust me when I say this. I am going on 9 years of baking. I have built this brand from blood sweat and tears. There is nothing I am more proud of than the products I produce and the people I get to meet along the way.   

Today, my team and I are able to offer my products shipped nation-wide, through organizational fundraising, and through wholesale.

The Munchoes team is constantly growing and we would love to get to know you! If you're interested in our products, let's get to know each other and discuss how my product can help your business or organization!

 
-Savanna Smith


Munchoes Bakery awards:

2022 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Best Food on a Stick - 1st Place Berry Racer
2022 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Best Dessert - 2nd Place Chocolate Turtle Cookie Sandwich
Tastiest Treat of the Sugar Plum Market - Fort Bend Junior League
2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Best Food on a Stick - 2nd Place Apple Pie
2024 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Best Food on a Stick - 3rd Place "The Cowboy"

Munchoes Bakery featured on:

Houston Life - KPRX Channel 2
Houston Chronicle
Houston Press