The Best Recipes For National Soy Foods Month

April is National Soy Foods Month! You can celebrate and promote good health for yourself and your family by working in some soy-based recipes to your weekly menu repertoire. The original plant-based protein, soy provides equal nutritional value to animal protein. Nasoya tofu is a versatile source of soy and can be used in a number of recipes – morning noon or night!

Homemade Sunday brunch never looked so good. These Protein-Packed Tofu Oatmeal Pancakes are made with Silken Tofu and taste amazing topped with some fresh berries, a little bit of your favorite syrup and, if you're like us, a quick sift of powdered sugar. Just like your favorite breakfast restaurant, but better! And healthier!

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For a light and tasty lunch option that can also be eaten on the go, try these Greek Tofu Pita Pockets! With fresh ingredients like lemon juice, mint, vibrant greens, red onion and cucumbers, this recipe will only take you 20 minutes to pull together and is sure to be a new favorite.

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As if you needed another excuse to indulge in that every-now-and-then slice of pizza, we're giving you a great protein and soy packed option! This Roasted Garlic, Veggie & Tofu Pizza is loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh basil and lots of flavorful garlic. We used a thin whole grain pizza crust, but feel free to swap for another if you have a favorite.

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Finally, these Tofu Cranberry Muffins are a sweet treat perfect for weekday grab-and-go breakfasts, a quick midday snack or even while you're running around town. This recipe uses chopped cranberries, grated orange peel and ground cinnamon to bring loads of flavor. You won't believe these pack so much protein!

For more inspirational ideas, visit http://www.nasoya.com/healthy-tofu-recipes/ and visit us on social @Nasoya