“Fitness enthusiasts know that protein plays a critical role in supporting muscle performance, and serious athletes are incorporating more plant-based options into their diets and training regimens,” said Andrew Hartshorn, senior vice president, plant-based food and beverages for Silk. “As the experts in developing delicious plant-based beverages for over 30 years, Silk saw a real consumer need for a great-tasting plant-based beverage in the protein space. Silk ULTRA delivers complete plant-based protein and truly delicious taste, so athletes don’t have to compromise.”
Plant-powered athlete Aly Raisman will join Michael Phelps in promoting the new milk! Raisman said of the beverage, “Silk ULTRA is a great addition to my smoothies to help me recover after a Pilates class or a more intense workout where my heart is pumping.”
Cauliflower leaves are actually really tasty when roasted until crispy with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. The stalks taste a bit like actual cauliflower, but the leafy parts taste kind of like that crispy fried “seaweed” that you get from Chinese takeaways. Really yummy! They’re great as a snack and eating cauliflower leaves means less waste. You’re eating for the planet in multiple ways when you eat these Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Leaves by Lorna. Go you!
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Tomato paste is an essential ingredient for so many staples like stews, curries, and pastas. Unfortunately, it always seems like you open a whole can just to use a couple of tablespoons and forget about the rest until the next deep fridge cleanout… This food waste is frustrating both for your budget and the environment, however, with these recipes that waste can be a thing of the past! Here are 12 recipes you can plan to make throughout the month that will use up the entire can of tomato paste.
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Most people either love matcha or they hate it. There are very few people without a strong opinion. If you fall into the former category, you will also love these recipes! Drinking matcha lattes is great and all, but adding it to your oatmeal, cookies, or ice cream is even better! It gives you a burst of energy and adds that delicious, earthy flavor to whatever you’re making. You are going to love these plant-based matcha recipes very matcha!
This Baklava Custard Tart by Incredible Plant-Based Desserts, Anthea Cheng can easily become your favorite recipe Just like conventional baklava, this tart has loads of nuts, crispy filo pastry, and multiple layers. This is taken to the next level, as well. Instead of thickening the custard with eggs, this recipe cornstarch which is much easier to use! The subtle vanilla and sweetness from the custard perfectly complement a punchy and flavorsome baklava filling.
2. Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)
Flan is one of the most popular desserts in Mexican food culture. It’s an egg, cream and sugar recipe that has traveled continents and time and still remains relatively intact in terms of flavor and texture. It’s served at most special occasions and is on the menu throughout most of LA’s Mexican restaurants. There are now more flavor variations like citrus-flavored flan, rompope flan or even chocoflan. For this flan recipe, we’re making a coconut-flavored base and using egg replac