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Ginger Carrot Edamame Noodles are an updated twist on traditional Asian noodle flavors. These veggie noodles are filled with bright and colorful plant-based ingredients that are bursting with flavor in every bite. Bright and slightly sweet edamame paired with sweet and crunchy carrots boasts a host of nutritional benefits. This dish serves up protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, and lots of phytonutrients. There is no shortage of plant-based goodness to go around.

Enjoy this healthy version of the old childhood friend, famous for its chocolate-hazelnut flavor, knowing that it’s chock-full of fiber, magnesium, and iron. Spread it on whole-grain sprouted bread, add a teaspoon to morning oatmeal or enjoy it mixed into a smoothie bowl. No matter how you enjoy it, it’s sure to satisfy your body and soul.

Heavenly. Dreamy. Delectable. These are just a few words to describe this dessert that will definitely please the crowd. Your non-vegan guests won’t even know that the chocolate cream is made with tofu!

Are you the most ardent of dark chocolate enthusiasts? Then this raw dark chocolate bar is for you! While you might not get the shiny color and snappy bite of traditional store-bought chocolate, you’re getting all of the plant-powered phytonutrients and training your taste buds to enjoy the magical flavor of pure cacao. Enjoy it with crunchy pistachios or add a little dried fruit for natural sweetness.

Turn up the heat with this coveted beverage, “xocolatl,” that was symbolic of strength and health in Mesoamerica over 3,000 years ago. Cacao was found to be an energy booster and mood enhancer—now there’s some research to back up that claim! Enjoy this as an afternoon snack or as a replacement – hot or cold – for your morning cup of joe.

Be prepared to feel decadent when enjoying this creamy mousse. Decadent without the downside, that is. There are four stars in this show — fiber-rich avocado, phytonutrient-rich cacao powder, protein-packed almond butter, and iron-rich dates. See what we mean?

Stay cool and energized this summer with dark chocolate and sea salt ice cream, which gets its creaminess from coconut milk and natural sweetness from dates. Bananas act as a double agent giving the ice cream some of both. One thing that’s awesome about homemade ice cream is that you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. No more “this is too sweet” or “it’s not sweet enough.” Taste as you go, using the reference amount of date paste below (it’s pretty dark!), and add the amount of date paste you need based on your sweet preference.

Adding nutrient-packed natural sweetness to desserts can come from fruit pastes, which are made by soaking dried fruit in water, sometimes with spices or citrus, and then pureeing the thick mixture until smooth. Commonly made from dried dates, figs, apricots, or mangoes, fruit pastes are core ingredients for a plant-based diet.

This plant-based condiment receives the “most refreshing” award for its fresh, nutritious herbs and light, bright flavors. Made with mint, cilantro, avocado, and lemon, it offers you a nice dose of nutrients with each tablespoon — healthy fat from avocado, vitamin C from the citrus, and tons of phytonutrients from the herbs!