Food and Beverage
Recharge for Summer Fun with a Sweet Superfood
(Family Features) Summer adventures can often take people just about anywhere, from down the street at the neighborhood pool to across the country on a family road trip. Wherever the action takes you this summer, remember to stay refreshed and energized with easy snacks that provide the nutrition you need.
For example, these Sweetpotato Summer Rolls offer a flavorful way to recharge after some time in the sun. Made with peanut butter, celery sticks and North Carolina Sweetpotatoes, they’re ideal for serving your family following a day of fun.
Classified as a “diabetes superfood” by the American Diabetes Association, sweetpotatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, all of which are good for overall health. Plus, they offer a natural sweetener without the added sugar.
Consider these additional sweetpotato facts as you prepare for summer excitement.
Versatile
As one of the most versatile vegetables that’s easy to add to a variety of recipes for enhancing flavor and nutrition content, sweetpotatoes can be a key ingredient in both simple or elevated and sweet or savory dishes. They can be cooked and prepared on the stove, baked, microwaved, grilled or slow cooked.
One-Word Spelling
“Sweetpotato” should be spelled as one word, even if you aren’t familiar with that spelling. In fact, the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission deliberately spells it as one word (a practice adopted by the National Sweetpotato Collaborators in 1989) as a way for shippers, distributors, warehouse workers and consumers to avoid confusion with the equally unique and distinctive white potato or yam.
Shelf Life and Storage
Not only are sweetpotatoes abundant and found in just about any grocery store or farmers market, but they also have a long shelf life – up to 4 weeks if stored properly in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources.
Ideal for Athletes
Due to their high carbohydrate content, sweetpotatoes are solutions for both before and after exercise sessions. With complex carbohydrates that provide sustained energy and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and aid in muscle repair, sweetpotatoes can elevate both endurance and recovery.
Find more summertime recipe ideas by visiting ncsweetpotatoes.com.
Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Sweetpotato Summer Rolls
Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
Servings: 4
- 2 1/2 cups North Carolina Sweetpotatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- salt, to taste
- coarse pepper, to taste
- 4 celery sticks
- 1 red pepper
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup soy cooking cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 12 sheets rice paper (22-centimeter diameter)
- 2 tablespoons chopped, roasted peanuts
- Peel sweetpotatoes and cut into 1-centimeter thick strips.
- In skillet, heat olive oil. Fry sweetpotato strips 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally; sprinkle with sesame seeds, deglaze with maple syrup and boil down briefly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and let cool.
- Wash celery and red pepper; cut into strips.
- Mix peanut butter with water, cream and soy sauce.
- Let rice paper sheets swell according to package instructions.
- Spread strips of sweetpotato, celery and red pepper on top half of one sheet rice paper. Drizzle with sauce. Fold lower half over strips then edges.
- Repeat with remaining rice paper sheets and ingredients. Sprinkle summer rolls with chopped peanuts. Serve with remaining sauce.
Food and Beverage
Dish Up Protein-Packed Sweet Treats
(Family Features) In a world of packed schedules and boring food, it can feel like doing the healthy thing means giving up some of what makes you happy – like treats and flavors you love. Choosing health shouldn’t mean restricting yourself; everyone deserves a treat now and again.
Try incorporating better-for-you ingredients into your favorite indulgences. Look for convenient, ready-to-use products, like Premier Protein High Protein Shakes, to help infuse the nutrition you need with the joy you deserve. With 30 grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar, the shakes make it easy to take the first step and keep that momentum going, adding nutrient-dense protein to nearly any recipe.
In addition to a smooth, creamy texture, each shake delivers 24 vitamins and minerals including vitamins C and E, which help support a healthy immune system as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. With 11 flavors – including strawberries & cream and chocolate – there’s an impossibly indulgent option for everyone to make a healthy life a happy endeavor through recipes like Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream and Chocolate Ice Cream with “Caramel” Sauce.
Find more information and recipes at PremierProtein.com or on Instagram.
Peanut Butter Jelly Ice Cream
Servings: 12
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup Premier Protein Strawberries & Cream Protein Shake
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar-free strawberry jelly
- In large, heavy saucepan, heat milk, protein shake, brown sugar and salt until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk small amount of hot mixture into egg. Return to pan, whisking constantly.
- Cook and stir over low heat until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon. Remove from heat; whisk in peanut butter. Quickly transfer to bowl; place in ice water and stir 2 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Press wax paper onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer 2/3 full; freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.
- When ice cream is frozen, spoon into freezer container, layering with jelly; freeze 2-4 hours before serving.
Nutritional information per serving: 271 calories; 23 g total fat; 11 g saturated fat; 0 g trans fat; 72 mg cholesterol; 205 mg sodium; 13 g total carbohydrates; 1 g dietary fiber; 8 g total sugars; 6 g protein.
Chocolate Ice Cream with “Caramel” Sauce
Recipe courtesy of “Chelsea’s Messy Apron”
Servings: 8
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 bag (10 ounces) dark chocolate chips, plus additional for topping (optional)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 Premier Protein Chocolate Protein Shake
“Caramel” Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil (measured when solid)
- 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Wash and scrub sweet potato. Pierce with fork several times. Place on microwave-safe plate and microwave 5 minutes; flip and microwave 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips in 20-second increments, stirring between each increment until smooth and melted. Set aside.
- Remove sweet potato skin and thoroughly mash. Pack into 3/4 cup measuring cup. Place in large blender.
- Add melted chocolate to blender along with vanilla, sea salt, coconut sugar and chocolate protein shake.
- Place lid on blender and blend on high at least 1 minute, or until ingredients are smooth and incorporated.
- Transfer to ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturer’s directions then transfer to airtight container and freeze 2-3 hours.
- To make “caramel” sauce: In microwave-safe bowl, microwave coconut oil and syrup 30 seconds. Stir and microwave 30 seconds, or until melted and smooth. Stir in almond butter and whisk until smooth. Add sea salt and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
- Set “caramel” sauce aside at room temperature about 30 minutes. Top ice cream with sauce and additional chocolate chips, if desired.
Nutritional information per serving: 346 calories; 18 g total fat; 11 g saturated fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 219 mg sodium; 40 g total carbohydrates; 4 g dietary fiber; 31 g total sugars; 7 g protein.
SOURCE:
Premier Protein
Food and Beverage
Master Hosting Duties with Sweet, Simple Snacks
Master Hosting Duties with Sweet, Simple Snacks
(Family Features) Perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying after a long day at the office, easy snacks with a few ingredients can help satisfy cravings without spoiling dinner plans. Versatile produce, like apples, provide a sweet, fruity backdrop in favorite recipes that can be enjoyed year-round.
Take these Country Caramel Apples, for example, which include apples, caramel dip and crushed pecans to make hosting duties fun and convenient. The combination of sweet and savory makes it the ultimate apple experience with the craveable texture and crunch of Envy Apples lending an uplifting aroma and flavor.
Providing a balanced sweetness with flesh that remains whiter longer, even after cutting, this leading apple variety makes entertaining easy, regardless of the occasion. Just carve small pieces out with a melon ball scoop, coat with caramel dip, roll in crushed pecans and serve with toothpicks to make snack time a breeze.
Discover more simple snack ideas for easy entertaining at EnvyApple.com.
Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
Country Caramel Apples
- 3 Envy Apples
- 1 bag crushed pecans
- 1 jar caramel dip
- Using melon ball scoop, carve round apple pieces, starting at skin and rotating inward.
- Insert long toothpick into each round apple piece.
- Place crushed pecans in small bowl.
- Roll round apple pieces in caramel dip then roll in crushed pecans.
- Place coated apple bites on serving tray and refrigerate until just prior to serving.
SOURCE:
Envy Apples
Beverages
PEPSI® ANNOUNCE FOOTBALL STAR JACK GREALISH AS GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR IN MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
- The star takes center stage in upcoming football campaign as Pepsi® continues to unlock enjoyment for fans
- Jack joins Pepsi’s star-studded group of global brand ambassadors, including Vini Jr., Son Heung-min and Leah Williamson
LONDON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pepsi has today unveiled the signing of its latest global brand ambassador, Jack Grealish, on a multi-year deal.
Jack will take centre stage in Pepsi’s soon-to-be-announced global football campaign. The campaign will build on Pepsi’s signature approach to football by creating unexpected and unrivalled football experiences for worldwide fans seeking to enjoy more of the beautiful game.
Jack Grealish joins Pepsi’s incredible roster of globally recognised talent, which already includes winger Vinicius Jr., Son Heung-min, and Leah Williamson.
All four players are set to appear in Pepsi’s forthcoming global advertising campaign, battling it out for street football supremacy. Jack and Pepsi have many plans in store that will bring the joy of football to fans throughout the year focused on the pleasure he takes from playing the beautiful game.
Jack Grealish, said: “I’m buzzing to partner with Pepsi as a global brand ambassador. Pepsi has a great heritage working with the biggest names in world football, and I’m excited to join their mission to unlock enjoyment for football fans around the world and encourage everyone to play the beautiful game!”
Eric Melis, VP of Global Brand Marketing, Carbonated Soft Drinks at PepsiCo, said: “Jack is renowned worldwide for his incredible football skills and the enjoyment he takes from the game. We celebrate those who personify our attitude on and off the pitch and can’t wait for him to support us in bringing more enjoyment to football fans around the world as part of the Pepsi family.”
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) generated more than $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
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