This blog post was sponsored by Silk but the opinions are all my own.

What happens when professional football and feeding the family a vegetarian meal collide – its #MeatlessMondayNight !! So, if your stomach is growling, get ready to rumble, there are so many meal and dessert options that don’t feature meat or dairy products. I’ll get to the entrée later, but let’s talk dessert first!

While I eat with my health in mind and look at food as a way to fuel my body for running, yoga and Crossfit, I also think it should taste fantastic – and should include room for the occasional sensible snack and dessert.  To satisfy my sweet tooth after a Meatless Monday dinner, I’ve whipped up these easy Skinny Chocolate Cannoli Puddings that my whole family loves.

Skinny Chocolate Cannoli Puddings make the perfect, light addition to your football game night spread – especially if everyone has been filling up on heavy dips and appetizers.  I’ve also served the individual-sized portions in clear plastic cups for easy clean up at tailgating parities.  Just fill the disposable cups up with pudding, cover with plastic wrap and then place in a cooler along with a can of dairy-free topping for that special touch.

Great in recipes, but Silk Vanilla Soymilk is also yummy by the glassful!

These Skinny Chocolate Cannoli Puddings can be served in 2 ounce shooter glasses for a fancy presentation at a cocktail parting or holiday gathering.  I’ve made the recipe with Silk Vanilla Soymilk, but you can easily swap in Silk Almondmilk, Silk Cashewmilk or Silk Coconutmilk.  Compared to traditional cannoli made with full-fat ricotta cheese, heavy cream and lots of oil from frying the shells, my pudding version will keep you light on your feet!

If you’re a meat-eater (and I unapologetically am), why not join in the #MeatlessMondayNight challenge along with me? You don’t have to give up your meat every night of the week, just incorporate a vegetarian meal once a week, like for Monday night football games this season!  Personally, I am never going to give up meat all together, I’m just into a varied diet with lean proteins including meat, poultry, fish, and plant-based protein along with colorful produce in season – my personal hashtag should be #AllTheFoods !  The products from Silk work so well in all my recipes and make it easier to attain this once-a-week change.

• Portobello Eggs Inferno
• Chickpea, Cucumber & Kale Salad in Tomato Bowls
• Black Bean Pumpkin Soup
• Mango Black Bean Jicama Wraps
• Fall Veggie Curry in a Hurry
• Lentil, Veggie and Chick’n Green Wraps

Check out my meatless recipes above, and also visit Silk to for their collection of plant-based protein dishes. .

Any vegetarian football game appetizers or desserts in your repertoire? Who are you rooting for this football season?  Please share in the comments below — XOXO, Jennifer

This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Chocolate Cannoli Pudding for the Win!

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

End your Meatless Monday on a sweet note with this quick and easy dairy-free dessert option that uses Silk soymilk. #MeatlessMondayNight

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 4-serving box sugar-free chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups Silk Vanilla Soymilk may substitute cashewmilk, almond milk or coconutmilk
• 1/2 cup diary-free ricotta substitute I used "Tofutti" brand
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2/3 cup non-dairy whipped topping
• 2 tablespoons non-dairy chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shelled, chopped pistachios
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 4 wafers, waffle cone wedges, etc I used 34 Degrees Original Crisps

Instructions

1. Add pudding mix, soymilk, ricotta substitute, cinnamon and allspice in bowl. Whisk together for several minutes until well combined and beginning to thicken.
2. Pour into ramekins or shooter glasses and let chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. To serve, top with whipped topping, chocolate chips and pistachios.