Still aren’t a fan of tofu? I guarantee that at least one of these recipes will change your mind! These aren’t your typical tofu recipes that try to make you like little semi-wet blobs of tofu covered in breadcrumbs; you won’t even believe tofu is in these recipes! Silken Tofu adds creaminess and extra protein to any meal; in other words, it’s magic!
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High Protein Vegan Broccoli Salad
A high protein, vegan spin on the classic Broccoli Salad! This one is absolutely perfect for potlucks and family gatherings or just as a side on a random Tuesday!
This is a holiday classic side; it works great for breakfast or dinner too! We've added silken tofu to this vegan hashbrown casserole for creaminess and some extra protein!
Looking for the Twice Baked Potato vibe, but don't feel like messing around with potato skins or waiting for the potatoes to bake in the oven for like forever? Check out this casserole, which has the exact same flavor but is way quicker to put together! Great for holiday gatherings and potlucks!
Looking for a vegan gravy to slather all over mashed potatoes or whatever else you dream up? Check out this high protein mushroom gravy recipe. It's 52% protein, and is so good that you'll want to put it on everything!
This is the creamiest vegan sweet potato casserole ever, because of extra firm silken tofu! It also has the classic buttery brown sugar and pecan crust on top!
OMG!!! These Twice Baked Potatoes are amazing!!! And the best part – they are 25% protein, so you can meet your fitness goals while eating glorious potatoes! Take these to your next Potluck or Family Gathering and get ready for lots of compliments!
This Sweet Potato Pie is 27% protein without any protein powder! The crust has TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) and the filling is made with Extra Firm Silken Tofu!
30% protein Mac & Cheese?! Silken Tofu, Nutritional Yeast and TVP really put in the work for this one! The Silken Tofu makes a great, creamy sauce; could also be great for dairy intolerant people, even if you’re not vegan! Subbing the TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) for breadcrumbs is an absolute game changer – it makes the macros way better! This recipe would be great to take to potluck or family gathering or to just make and eat throughout the week! The macros could be improved if you used a red lentil or chickpea pasta as well.
This Pumpkin Pie is 30% protein without any protein powder! The crust has TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) and the filling is made with Extra Firm Silken Tofu!
This Spinach and Artichoke Dip is shockingly 33% protein! And it’s delicious!! Instead of mayonnaise and fat that is normally used to make this dip, we used Extra Firm Silken Tofu. You could easily take this to a family gathering or potluck and nobody would even know that it’s healthy!
This is not your ordinary Green Bean Casserole – this one delivers 39% protein! The macro magic comes from the Extra Firm Silken Tofu that is used to make the “condensed mushroom soup” that is typically used in this recipe. It’s really easy to make, tastes great, and the macros are good enough that you can enjoy the classic crispy onions on top!
This spooky Dirt Pudding is tricksy because it has 26% protein! We have layers of chocolate pudding made with Extra Firm Silken Tofu and PBFit powder. There is a vanilla concoction layer that is the consistency of marshmallow fluff – this is made by combining vanilla protein powder and vegan whipped cream – I know not what to call this. Make sure to use non-gelatin gummies to keep it vegan! Fun fact – Oreos and Nutter Butters are already vegan! This recipe is perfect for Halloween; you still get to have your treats and spooky fun, but you don’t complete wreck your macros!
Take this high protein scalloped potato dish to your next Potluck or Family Gathering so you have a great answer when your random coworkers and relatives ask you where you get your protein! It’s a cozy, creamy dish that can be eaten as an entire meal or as a side to the main dish. Because of the extra firm silken tofu, it comes in at 25% protein (on a calorie basis)!
Extra firm silken tofu is used in this smoothie bowl to provide extra protein and give it a creamy texture, similarly to how you might use yogurt. This recipe could be re-made so many different ways – you can swap out the fruits and the toppings! I think you could also get away with hiding more veggies in it than I did in this one. It’s definitely perfect for breakfast and would also be a great post-workout snack!
This Stove-top Pumpkin Mac & Cheese is really quick to make tastes like Fall and has 38% protein. The macro magic is from the Extra Firm Silken Tofu and Nutritional Yeast that are used to make the sauce. We also used red lentil pasta for extra protein!
This pasta literally takes 20 minutes to make from start to finish – it is so quick and easy! It also has 37% protein and while it’s not Olive Garden, it’s certainly creamy and tasty! The macro magic lies in the Extra Firm Silken Tofu and Nutritional Yeast used to make the sauce. We used red lentil pasta which also has better macros than typical pasta.
This cheese sauce is high protein and low calorie! You can use it on loaded fries, nachos, really anything. Extra Firm Silken Tofu and Nutritional Yeast are what make this so high protein!
This is not your typical low-protein salad that will leave you hungry 30 minutes after eating it! This salad has 30% protein and 18 grams of fiber! It has Extra Firm Tofu meaty crumbles and a tasty Ranch Dressing made from Extra Firm Silken Tofu. This is also great for meal prepping, as it makes 6 servings.
This high protein vegan Thanksgiving feast lets you indulge in classic favorites like Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Green Bean Casserole, and Sweet Potato Pie without any guilt. Enjoy a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving meal!
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