25+ Delicious Silken Tofu Recipes (Savory & Sweet) (2024)

One common use for silken tofu is to make vegan scramble! This easy recipe comes together in 15 minutes using just 6 simple ingredients.

The protein-packed base is flavored with sweet paprika, garlic, black salt (for the egg flavor) and nutritional yeast!

These scrumptious vegan tacos feature crispy cauliflower bites, spiced chickpeas, fresh salsa and creamy silken tofu ranch!

Try this family-friendly plant-based dinner that’s bursting with flavor and texture.

This versatile and nutritious vegan frittata features colorful veggies and your favorite pasta! It can be served for brunch, lunch or dinner, and is such a great way to use up leftover pasta.

Thanks to the silken tofu and black salt, it’s wonderfully creamy and eggy!

This savory high-protein breakfast option is a great example of the best uses for silken tofu! Our vegan omelette with chickpea flour turns out pretty different from this recipe here and we actually like both versions a lot.

It only takes about 10 minutes total and can be stuffed with your favorite sauteed veggies!

Whip up this easy Instant Pot sweet potato soup with silken tofu to warm up and feel super satisfied!

The tofu adds extra protein and creaminess to this meal which only requires 10 minutes of prep time and works well for batch cooking.

Make the best vegan quiche with a creamy, cheesy silken tofu filling and a flaky pie crust!

Use your favorite add-ins such as spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms or vegan meat (lots of flavor suggestions included in the recipe) and make this quiche ahead of time for a special brunch.

No one would believe that this creamy vegan comfort food actually features silken tofu!

Use your favorite pasta for this plant-based mac and cheese and with only a handful of simple staples such as garlic, nutritional yeast, butternut squash and salt, you can whip up this fall-inspired dinner in 30 minutes total.

Another delicious meal you could eat any time of the day is this undetectably vegan shakshuka. Yes, the little eggs you see there are fully plant-based and made from tofu!

Wonderfully spiced with onion, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cumin and chili, this hearty recipe is loved by the whole family.

Make this one-pot vegan feta pasta during busy weeknights in 30 minutes or less! It’s fully vegan, made from wholesome ingredients and so delicious.

Instead of being baked, it’s cooked on the stove and so easy to prepare.

Do you love dairy-free alternatives but think that store-bought vegan cheese is too expensive? This easy recipe is much more budget-friendly, takes 20 minutes to make and includes different flavor ideas.

Try this delicious Boursin cheese made from cashews, silken tofu, lemon juice, miso, garlic and a few other spices!

This quick and creamy vegan garlic pasta is the perfect lazy dinner idea for busy weeknights!

You can even pre-make the sauce to save more time and serve this family-approved pasta dish within only 20 minutes on its own or alongside some veggies.

Make your own vegan chicken with tofu, wheat gluten and a handful of spices with only 15 minutes of prep time!

It’s delicious on the grill, fried or in salads and everyone will be so surprised that you made this plant-based alternative at home.

Creamy, tasty and so easy to make: this protein-packed vegan cottage cheese is so versatile and can be enjoyed sweet or savory!

It’s ready in 10 minutes total and features 2 types of tofu, lemon, nutritional yeast and salt.

Instead of making cashew-based mayo, you can use silken tofu and aquafaba for a nut-free version!

The perfect low-calorie spread for your sandwiches, wraps and burgers or base for any potato salad dressing.

This Russian salad is a great way to use your silken tofu mayo! Featuring potatoes, carrots, peas, gherkins and dill, it is so savory and hearty.

You can store it in the fridge for 3-4 days and serve it at dinner parties, celebrations or bring it to a vegan potluck.

This Japanese miso soup is a nutritious umami-packed savory recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes!

It’s super low in calories and made with seaweed, nori, mushrooms, spinach, scallions and silken tofu.

This hearty vegan hash brown casserole is easy to make, very cheesy and can even be made with frozen hashbrowns to save a lot of time!

The creamy sauce is based on silken tofu and cashews to make it extra rich and protein-packed.

This 4-ingredient silken tofu chocolate mousse is super chocolatey, fluffy and high in protein!

Made from healthy vegan ingredients within just 15 minutes, it’s a delicious dessert idea for the whole family.

Another great way to serve tofu chocolate mousse is on a homemade cookie crust!

This delicious cake is undetectably protein-packed and super healthy, sweetened with dates and oh-so-chocolatey.

Do you love Italian recipes? This easy vegan tiramisu requires only 5 core ingredients and 20 minutes to make.

No lady or sponge fingers are needed for this creamy crowd-pleasing dessert!

Squash your cheesecake cravings with this no-bake vegan treat! Vanilla and lemon flavors join forces for the ultimately creamy, silky and lighter cheesecake.

Nobody will guess that this dessert is made with silken tofu!

This deliciously creamy and rich hazelnut chocolate mousse tart tastes just like Nutella and comes with a chocolate shortbread crust.

It’s surprisingly easy to make, decadent and will swoon any non-vegan!

Let’s add another vegan cheesecake variety to this list! If you’re looking for a baked version, you’ll love this creamy filling made with silken tofu, raw cashews, dairy-free yogurt, lemon juice and vanilla extract.

Top with juicy berries if you like and serve on any special occasion!

Try these rich and decadent dessert bars loaded with white chocolate chips!

These vegan blondies are made with brown sugar, oil, flour, vanilla and tofu — an unexpected combination but they turn out just wonderfully.

Requiring only 10 minutes of hands-on prep time and minimal ingredients, this vegan chocolate peppermint pie is perfect around the holidays!

It combines a chocolate pie crust with a creamy silken tofu chocolate filling and is topped with crushed candy canes.

These vegan lime bars are perfect during spring or summer! Naturally colored with avocado and a touch of spinach (yup!), they are wonderfully creamy thanks to the silken tofu and zesty from the lime juice.

Everyone will love this treat with a wonderful pistachio crust!