Tofu is a great vegan substitute for cream cheese because of its airy texture. This cheesecake recipe is no-bake and made in the food processor with a light lime and coconut flavor.
This chocolate pudding is super easy to make—just melt chocolate chips, then whip the rest of the ingredients into a smooth purée. Vanilla extract, sugar substitute, and cinnamon add sweetness to the taste of the tofu. (You'll also want to make this vegan chocolate pudding made with avocado.)
There's no food coloring in this cake—it's naturally red from the addition of beets. For this recipe, the tofu is used in the frosting along with dark chocolate and light coconut milk. The healthified version has less than half the calories of a traditional red velvet cake.
The crust on the pie only has two ingredients—poppy seeds and dates. The filling is protein-packed with tofu and yogurt, and you'll love that it's only 180 calories per serving. (Check out these 11 delicious desserts with hidden healthy foods.)
Name a more iconic duo than peanut butter and chocolate...we'll wait. Tofu is whipped with peanut butter and coconut milk for the creamy and delicious filling, and a decadent chocolate ganache tops the pie. (Try these healthy ways to indulge in chocolate.)
Pan-frying tofu sticks for 30 minutes makes them firm, which turns them into finger food. Sprinkle with a cinnamon mixture for a healthy, low-calorie version of French toast.
Tofu in ice cream? Sounds a little crazy, but the custard-like texture is a great dairy substitute for the frozen dessert. Unsweetened cocoa powder and peppermint extract are combined with the tofu, coconut oil, and sweetener for the rich flavor.
One of life's simple pleasures is ending an Italian dinner with cannoli. This recipe makes recreating that experience at home easy and healthy. The cannoli are baked, not fried, in homemade shells and filled with cashews, tofu, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
These brownies include chocolate chips and walnuts, plus chopped peppermint candies on top. Sold! (Want a brownie without all the work? Try this vegan no-bake version.)
