Powered by Mom Shares Her Beyond Meat Plant Based Protein Review #FutureOfProtein
Have you been looking for a tasty & healthy alternative to meat? Are you a vegetarian or want to eat more vegetarian meals?
Lucky for all of us who either want to eat less meat or no meat at all there is now a yummy alternative to meat, thanks to Beyond Meat! No, I’m not kidding there really is a delicious choice for those who don’t want to consume animal protein but do want to their dose of protein and want their food to still taste good. Enter Beyond Meat that is all plant protein based, and yes it really does taste good.
Here are the “beef” products that we received from Beyond Meat
In fact Beyond Meat has been tested by professional basketball players, baseball players, volleyball players and surfers and they agree it tastes good too. You will probably recognize some of the names like J.J. Redick, pro basketball player and member of the LA Clippers team. He is just one of the team of athletic partners of Beyond Meat who understand the benefits of plant-based proteins!
The “chicken products from Beyond Meat.
However you’re probably wondering what the average person thinks of the Beyond Meat products, well that’s where I and my family have come to tell you what we think. In fact I have to admit I was a bit sneaky on this one, I didn’t tell my family that I was going to serve them a plant-based meal, they had no idea that I had substituted a main ingredient in our dinner for a Beyond Meat product.
These are the Italian meatballs from Beyond Meat that I used in the spaghetti and meatballs dinner I made for my family. They are still frozen in the picture below. You take them right out of the freezer and start to cook with them.
If I had told them in advance trust me they would have been looking for differences, they probably would have imagined it tasted different. It’s not the first time I’ve done this to them, it’s how I was able to sneak some greens into our smoothies without them knowing. I covered up the color of the greens with blueberries and they had no idea that our smoothies were packed full of greens until I told them. So I did something similar with the Beyond Meat Beefy Crumble and Italian Meatballs. All I did was substituted them for our ground beef in my usual spaghetti sauce dish and served it up to them.
What did they think? Well here’s a video on their reaction, they were wondering why I brought out the camera 🙂
As you can see in the video they kept on eating the spaghetti no matter what I said. They hadn’t even noticed that they weren’t eating meat. Now they don’t seem surprised but don’t take that as a sign, they were just too busy eating which to me means SUCCESS! They liked the spaghetti so they just didn’t stop eating, they had no idea it wasn’t meat until I told them. It still didn’t stop my two carnivores from eating the spaghetti, in my house that is amazing as these two are picky, especially when it comes to their meat.
Here’s a picture of our yummy meal that day. Can you tell it’s not meat?
I did find it interesting that my daughter said she thought the spaghetti sauce was chunkier as I thought the “meat” was crumbled more, in fact I would probably add a bit more of the Beyond Beef crumble to the sauce as I like it that way.
I am thrilled that I now have some plant based protein to feed my family as I’ve been the only one until now to lessen my intake of meat. It’s been a challenge to try and get my husband and daughter to eat less meat as they didn’t like the alternatives. Now they are looking ahem Beyond Meat and have learned that there are indeed some tasty alternatives for them to try! I can’t wait to see what they think of the chicken tenders!
Disclaimer
While I was provided product and compensation for this post by Savage River. However as always all opinions are 100% my own and my family really had no idea that they weren’t eating meat until I told them!
Jerry Marquardt says
I loved to hear the facts on protein. Your reviews are always so great and in-depth.
Kate Finn says
I would love to try the Beefy Crumble, because if I liked it, I could use it in so many different meals. I also think it would be a good way to determine whether or not I like this company’s product.
Mia says
I’d love to try this to make vegan meals!
brittani adams says
I do not think I have ever been so interested in non meat meats. I struggle eating meats so I don’t that much at all but I have never been a fan of trying stuff similar to this, but it looks and sounds delicious. Your family seemed good with it, the review was good. Worth a try I think and good for protein!!
Trish says
Great review! I tried this product (Grilled Strips) and it was delicious.
Chad Gustafson says
Thanks for review looks good
Sara S says
They have such a variety of products. I’m used to just veggie burgers or fake chicken patties.
Faye Gates says
We have buying the other 2 brands and really like them. Great review! I’m sold!
gretchen luper says
I have to get beyond pre conceived ideas about plant based meat products. I might be able to start with the spaghetti sauce and go from there.
denise low says
All the products shown looks delicious. We just have not tried it but have been wanting to.
Sandra Watts says
It would be interesting to try this product. Something healthy.
Jessica Rose says
I love this brand! Their beast burger is so good!
Robin Abrams says
These sound interesting. I would love to have my grandchildren try them
Shelly Maynard says
The grilled chicken strips would be fantastic for my 3x week salad lunch!
Sandy Klocinski says
Sounds great. Would like to try it
Terri Irvin says
I make meatless dishes everyday for some members of my family who are vegetarians. I would love to try something different. I am getting tired of making the same dishes for them. It’s time to change their food and make it better.
Nancy says
Their products sound both healthy and delicious. I can see your family enjoyed their spaghetti!
abedabun dawn says
Hahahaha I thought it funny that your daughter continued to eat as if nothing else mattered in that few minutes other than eating lol. Just too cute! It was easy to see that she was truly enjoying her meal.
Barb Stenby says
my son would love all of these products
tara pittman says
This stuff tastes awesome.
Christine says
These look so much better than the stuff available at out local grocery store!
sarah k says
I’ve tried the grilled chicken strips and really liked it, I’m looking forward to trying the beef version.
Rosie says
I was reading about this company and how they worked on developing these products – I would love to try it. I am not an official vegetarian, but I can’t recall the last time I bought meat. I’ve experimented with making seitan, and it so far not that good at it. This is a great product for our planet, too.
Marie Butler says
Looks like a great selection to choose from!
DanV says
I like that they’re so easy to add to recipes
Laura says
I would love to try these. They look tasty!
Lesley F says
Would love to try to eat healthier!
Courtney Howard says
Great review – I cannot wait to try it! Plant-based forever!
Tamara R. says
I would love to introduce my family to this option.
Will G says
I wouldn’t mind trying it!
Robbie says
These look so good! I’ve been a vegetarian for a while and I’m always looking for new, tasty protein sources. I’ll have to look out for them next time I go to the store. Thanks for sharing!
Molly Hearn says
I would like to try the chicken one out. I need lots of protein due to gastric bypass and am always trying to find new foods high in protein to eat
James says
The search for the perfect veggie burger has found a new contender!
Sydney says
My stores don’t carry all of the Beyond Meat line yet. I would love to try some of these, because what I have tried, I love.
Jordan D. says
Sounds like a great alternative for meatless Monday meals! I want to try their entire product line lol
Sharon Cubic says
I would love to try these
Sheila K. says
I’m a vegetarian and would love to try these goodies!
Mia says
I use these occasionally for tacos and think they are good.
Karen D says
I’m a long time (over 37 years) vegetarian, and I’d love to try these products on my family!
Darlene Carbajal says
The foods look really delicious!
Melissa S says
I have to try this for my family. My husband has been put on a very restrictive diet and needs to avoid red meat. It would be great to have the option to make tacos.
Karen Giasson says
These products look interesting. I think I would like to try them out.
Bev Kangas says
Those products look so good! I love trying new meat alternatives.
jessica z says
We love plant-based meat for our recipes!
Pat says
This sounds like a great product that is healthy and tasty.
Kelly Nicholson says
stuff looks good..im getting hungry thanks
Sara DiPerri says
I have been cooking with Bison instead of beef in a few meals and no one has noticed, I do not think I will tell them either LOL but I am excited to hear a non meat option!
lisa says
I am a total meat eater. My husband suggested that we have a meatless day once a week. I looked at him like he had lost his mind.
June Ebinger says
SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PRODUCT THAT IWOULD LIKE TO TRY.
Maryann D. says
We definitely eat vegetarian in my house and I am always looking for new and different meat substitutes. I have tried Beyond Meat and we are very happy with this product and will continue to use it.
ken ohl says
looks like a great selection love to try these products
Shannon says
I have not seen this product yet but I would love to try it out, thank you for the review.
Kristen says
We’d like to give these products a try.
lei says
this looks delicious and would love to have family try it
Teressa Morris says
My mom and my daughter are both vegetarian. I bet they would love these products.
Barrie says
I’ve heard of this company but never was interested in trying it till my teen told me she wanted to eat more vegetarian meals. This sounds like a good way to start.
Leela says
I’d love to try the homestyle tenders.
william gossage says
I have try a couple of these type of meat and did not care for them but this does look good
RANDY FULGHAM says
sounds like its very good
Anna Wong says
I’m in a low carb high protein diet. Looks yummy.
belinda bell says
this sounds so good. I want to try this
Debbie Clauer says
Most of the fake meat I’ve tried, I have not liked. This does look good & I want to try it!
Richard Brandt says
Sounds good. I’ve been happy with some of the meat substitutes I’ve tried so I’d certainly give these a fair shake.
pu ye says
I love tofu , and not like red meat generally
Michele L says
I see that they are suitable for vegetarians, but do you know if eggs are used as binders?
Marthalynn says
Thank you for this awesome post! Your spaghetti looks so good, I can’t tell the difference at all! We’ve been cutting back on meat and this is a great option.
Kimberly Frazee says
I am so happy to have a chance to win such a product. I have never tried but have always wanted to
Serena Powell says
I’ve only tried Beyond Meat’s chicken before. It was absolutely delicious. I love seeing your family’s reaction to eat fake meat.
Adriana Gonzalez says
The spaghetti looks yummy, I really want to try the Grilled Strips.
Candice says
I have tried out a few of these no they were delicious. I can’t wait to try out the Beasr Burgers!
Candice says
Oops, Beast Burgers!
ellen beck says
I have tried their products and honesstly I couldnt tell it wasnt meat and neither could my family. I tried it in spaaghetti and eeveryonee ate up and didnt bat an eye.
LennyG says
Gave up red meat a long time ago
Edna Williams says
I would like to try these! Thanks!
Amber Ludwig says
Haha!! Omgosh I do the same thing with my family too!! Cept my hubby always catches me!!!! I’ll have to try this!! I did just make turkey tacos instead of beef and he had no idea 😉 Baby steps!
Jerry Marquardt says
I would love to try this meatless meatball to see if it has as much flavor and how it stands up to the real thing. I am looking for a,alternatives with results that are great for your health at the same time.
lisa says
I have such a bad attitude about tofu. I would have to be tricked into trying it. Who knows, seasoned just right I may like it.
Powered by Mom says
Lisa the products I tried above are not tofu. Check out the ingredients on the Beyond Meat page 🙂
Laurie P says
So glad to now know about this brand….I’d love to try them!
Linda Manns says
I need to try this for my family. We eat so much meat and I know it is not good for us. Thank you for sharing this. We will try it soon
Nena Sinclair says
I’m going to look for these products, I’m not vegan or vegetarian, but at least once per week, I make a meatless dish.
Hana says
Thanks for the great review!
We are hosting Thanksgiving. Vegetarian and rest of family trying to lighten meat.
One of our guests is a strict vegan so we have been having vegan Thanksgiving. 🙂 I will have to look into these! 🙂 Thanks again.
Shannon says
This sounds great and thank you for your review. I am a vegetarian and I like trying new items.
Sophia,M.,McConnery says
Here the one company Selections sells the meatless meat balls and a wide range of meatless entrees.They are SO GOOD!