Silken tofu recipes for high-protein vegan meals, low-calorie desserts, creamy pasta sauce, tofu ice cream, and healthy fat-loss hacks.
In this video, I’m sharing 5 unexpected ways I use silken tofu to make creamy, high-protein, low-calorie meals — including strawberry tofu ice cream, chocolate tofu mousse, sriracha tofu mayo, tofu egg salad, and a creamy Alfredo-style pasta sauce.
If you’re trying to lose fat while maintaining muscle, or just want easy vegan recipes that actually taste indulgent, these silken tofu hacks will change how you cook.
All recipes are dairy-free, nut-free options included, and perfect for high-protein vegan meal prep.
Strawberry Ice-cream Calories per entire tub: 376, Protein: 23g, Fat: 8.6g, Carbs: 60g 1 firm silken tofu (304g) 1 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or use stevia to lower calories 1.5 cup frozen strawberries pinch of sea salt 1 tbsp vegan vanilla keto pudding (linked in my amazon storefront) 20g raw cashews (Optional for extra creaminess!, I didn't use any in this recipe.) Blend till smooth, Refrigerate overnight. Spin on Ninja creami, Add your favorite add-on's and enjoy.
Chocolate Mousse: (Makes 2 servings) calories as shown with toppings per serving 465, Fat: 17g, Protein 16g, Carbs: 55g 1 extra firm silken tofu (304g) 1 tbsp cacao powder 1 tbsp maple syrup & some stevia pinch of sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 60g dark (70%) chocolate chips, Feel free Use Lilly's dark chocolate chips to further reduce calories. Blend till smooth. Refrigerate 5-6 hours or overnight. Enjoy with fresh raspberries or other toppings of your choice.
Pasta makes 3 servings: Creamy Alfredo Sauce contains: 1 soft silken tofu (304g) 1 tsp garlic powder 1.5 - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast salt per taste (Blend, set aside) For Pasta: 1.5 tbsp gochujang paste 6 minced garlic 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 - 2/3 cup reserved pasta water cooked 200g (dry) pasta 200g extra firm tofu (air fried for 10 minutes at 375F with 1 tsp corn starch, garlic powder & salt) 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tbsp fresh or dried basil chili flakes per taste 1 tbsp chili crisp oil (adjust per taste)
