The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones and celebrating another year together. And while we all love hosting and toasting, every year it seems there’s something we forget. As you grab those last-minute items for the weekend, consider choosing some that are plant-based. Even if you don’t go fully vegan or vegetarian, studies show that eating less meat and dairy can have a significant positive impact on the environment — and serving your guests something they’d “never guess!” was vegan is a great way to start the conversation about how choosing plant-based sometimes can be tasty, sustainable and fun. Interested? Try adding a few of these seasonal plant-based favorites to your last-minute shopping list, all conveniently available at mainstream grocers.
(Image courtesy of Trader Joe’s)
Alt eggnog for toasting
If ‘nog is your thing around the holidays, you’ll find a growing number of vegan options to mix things up a bit. Chobani, Trader Joe’s and Elmhurst offer varieties made from oat milk, while Danone-owned brand So Delicious opts for coconut milk for its holiday nog. Other seasonal plant-based nogs include almond milk varieties from Califia Farms and Almond Breeze.
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Spreadable plant-based cheeses and more for your boards
Bring that holiday charcuterie to new heights with seasonal plant-based cheeses that can stand toe-to-toe with the real thing. Start with New York-based Treeline, which has been perfecting the art of vegan cheesemaking for over a decade using cashews and good ol’ fermentation. Available at mainstream grocers like Ralphs, Giant and Whole Foods, the brand’s impressive lineup includes cheese board favorites like goat cheese, and its newly released Reserve line features cashew-based varieties of blue cheese and brie.
Next up, try a seasonal treat like the limited-edition white cheddar and cranberry plant-based cheese wedges from Good Planet Foods, or go classic with the long-anticipated…
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