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Is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day? Whether the saying has merit or not, ensuring that you start the day with a substantial and nutritious breakfast can help provide energy bursts and motivation. One energizing food to factor into your daily routine is yogourt, which can be used as a main meal, smoothie, dessert or side dish. And with plant-based and non-dairy yogourts coming onto the market—like those available from Silk Canada—you can enjoy the delicious taste of yogourt no matter your dietary needs.

 

Main Meals

Yogourt is incredibly versatile, and with the variety of plant-based and dairy-free yogourt products offered by Silk, it can be used to make a range of sweet and savoury meals. For something quick and easy, mix coconut plant-based yogourt with grated apple and pear, a pinch of salt and a few teaspoons of almond butter and serve it with delicious oats. Add a little flavour to your granola by mixing it with plant-based yogourt, sliced bananas and grated chocolate. Alternatively, try adding flax seeds to your granola and serve it with a smoothie bowl made from a mix of fruit, ice and unsweetened plain almond plant-based yogourt. Silk also offers a range of plant-based Greek-style protein yogourts that are ideal to start the day or as a snack on their own.

 

Smoothies

For those on the go or who prefer the refreshing taste of a smoothie in the morning, there are plenty of different smoothie recipes to try using yogourt. For something sweet and fruity, blend Silk almond plant-based yogourt with fresh summer berries like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Add a sprig of basil and mint leaves to garnish and you have the perfect Pink Sweetheart smoothie. To tantalize your taste buds even more, make a Chocolate Cherry Blast smoothie by mixing vanilla or unsweetened plain almond plant-based yogourt, cherries, banana and chocolate in a blender for five minutes. Or, for the more health-conscious, there’s the Go Green smoothie, which combines kale, peeled cucumber, banana and vanilla powder with unsweetened almond plant-based yogourt.

 

Desserts

If you’re looking for a delightful way to conclude your meal, consider yogourt’s versatility for creating sweet treats. Yogourt lends itself wonderfully to a variety of dessert options. For instance, you can whip up a scrumptious vanilla-bean iced dessert using dairy-free vanilla almond plant-based yogourt. Another tempting idea is to add it to a homemade oat-cookie recipe. Combine the yogourt with oats, flour, honey, sugar, cinnamon powder and cranberries to form a dough, and then bake until the cookies are a golden hue.

 

Side Dishes

Finally, yogourt can be used to make delicious side dishes for your main meal. You can create a delightful creamy Asian slaw by combining yogourt with sliced vegetables, grated ginger, mayonnaise or veganaise, rice vinegar and soy sauce. Silk’s range of coconut plant-based yogourts is the perfect choice for making a variety of delicious cooking sauces. Mix unsweetened coconut plant-based yogourt with curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cinnamon and paprika to make a delicious plant-based korma sauce. Alternatively, mix plain coconut plant-based yogourt with garlic, dill, cucumber, olive oil and lemon to create a creamy vegan tzatziki dip.

 

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