24 Vegan Silken Tofu Recipes

Do you cook with silken tofu? If not, let me tell you, it’s a magic ingredient especially when used the right way! Learn about many of the different methods to add this protein-rich ingredient to recipes in this collection of the best vegan silken tofu recipes. From savory to sweet, there’s something here for everyone, whether you’re looking for recipes to serve for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert!

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Silken tofu is not pressed during production like other types of tofu and thus contains much more liquid making it softer.

The true beauty of silken tofu is that it blends up easily, transforming into a silky, creamy consistency. 

In vegetarian and vegan cooking, silken tofu adds a touch of creaminess to recipes prepared without eggs, cheese, mayonnaise and dairy. 

Beyond that, it can also be used to prepare eggless dishes, creamy delicious desserts or even topped with a savory, umami flavored sauce to eat up all on its own.

Best Silken Tofu Recipes

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Whip up a batch of this creamy, savory baked spinach dip for your next party, potluck or special event. It’s also gluten free and can easily be prepared without oil.
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Oil-Free Vegan Mayo
A creamy and tasty vegan mayo that’s made without nuts or oil and makes the perfect spread for sandwiches and wraps!
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Tip: This mayo base can be used to make an oil-free vegan ranch and vegan blue cheese dressing to use for salads and dips.

Silken Tofu Salad by Veggies Save the Day
A simple salad made with silken tofu, tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado served up with an easy dressing of plum vinegar and sesame oil.
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Best Vegan Carbonara by Vegan Punks
This vegan carbonara puts silken tofu to use in one of the best ways possible by making a rich and creamy pasta sauce! As a bonus, this recipe goes together quickly and is packed with protein.
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Silken Tofu Scramble by Home-Cooked Roots
Extra firm silken tofu makes the creamiest and fluffiest vegan scrambled eggs that’s also budget friendly and easy to make.
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Vegan Vietnamese Tofu Spring Rolls by Plating Pixels
These easy vegan spring rolls take only a few minutes of prep. Lightly browned tofu, bell pepper, cucumber and basil are rolled up to make soft spring rolls and served with savory Asian dipping sauce.
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Silken Tofu with Korean Soy Sauce by Drive Me Hungry
Silken tofu is topped with a soy sauce flavored with green onions, peppers, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Serve up this easy meal hot or cold in only five minutes.
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Vegan Mac and Cheese by The Daring Kitchen
A dairy-free macaroni and cheese that’s just as creamy and cheesy as the traditional version. A comfort food classic that’s certain to be a crowd-pleaser at the dinner table.
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Vegan Pasta Frittata by My Quiet Kitchen
This easy eggless frittata recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover pasta making a hearty veggie packed dish that’s great for breakfast, brunch or a light lunch. The recipe is nut-free but can also be made oil-free and gluten-free with just a few little changes.
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Peanut Butter Banana Mousse by The VGN Way
An easy no-bake dessert that’s big on flavor with the perfect creamy, silky texture. Serve up these yummy mousse treats for a snack or dessert that everyone is sure to love.
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Vegan Spinach Quiche Gluten Free by Plant Based Jess
An easy vegan quiche made in a gluten-free pie crust that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch or even a light lunch. It tastes great both hot and cold making it easy to take along with you on the go.
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Pie with Berries by Rainbow Nourishments
Berries and chocolate are the perfect pair in this decadent dessert featuring a silky chocolate mousse made with silken tofu in a homemade pecan gluten-free brownie crust with raspberry chia jam and fresh berries.
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The Best Simple Vegan Pot Pie by My Vegan Minimalist
Tofu and veggies baked up in a casserole with a crisp puff pastry topping in this vegan version of a comfort food classic. The perfect meal for those days when you need a hearty and satisfying meal.
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Banana Cheesecake by Plant Based on a Budget
A nut-free cheesecake recipe that’s easy to make in just 20 minutes and doesn’t require any cooking. Sweet bananas are added to the creamy cheesecake filling and poured into a homemade gingersnap crust creating such a yummy flavor combination.
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Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta by Delightful Adventures
Silken tofu provides the creamy base to this creamy pasta sauce that’s very similar to alfredo sauce. It’s a quick and easy pasta dinner that’s perfect for any level of cook and takes only 20 minutes to get it on the table.
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Vegan Key Lime Pie by This Healthy Kitchen
This easy dessert recipe is oil-free, low in sugar and takes only 15 minutes to whip up. Silken tofu and cashews give the pie filling a silky, creamy texture while the key limes add the perfect amount of tartness all served up in a whole wheat crust.
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Vegan Tortilla (Spanish Omelette) by Forkful of Plants
Chickpea flour and tofu replace the eggs in this traditional Spanish dish. It’s perfect to serve up as an easy, healthy recipe for breakfast, brunch, or as part of a picnic or packed lunch!
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Blender Oatmeal Pancakes by Sweet Simple Vegan
Tofu adds protein to these fluffy vegan pancakes that only take five minutes to prep in the blender. Perfect to serve up for weekend breakfast or brunch with all your favorite pancake toppings!
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Vegan Chicken Recipe by Veggie Society
Silken tofu and seitan create a vegan replacement for chicken that’s lightly breaded and served up with homemade piccata sauce. Easy to make into cutlets or nuggets, giving you lots of flexibility for serving this dish up for dinner.
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Oat Bran Porridge Recipe by Nutriplanet
An easy five-ingredient breakfast recipe with silken tofu and oat bran. The tofu gives the oat bran some creaminess and adds protein to this healthy and delightful breakfast bowl.
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Steamed Silken Tofu with Crispy Shiitakes by Very Vegan Val
A simple preparation of heated silken tofu topped with a homemade Asian-style sauce and crispy shiitake mushrooms. Serve it up with your favorite rice bowl or stir fried veggies for a complete meal.
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Vegan Blintz Recipe (Stuffed Vegan Crepes) by Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas
Simple buckwheat crepes are filled with a creamy tofu cream cheese and served with a homemade raspberry sauce. Serve up these thin stuffed pancakes for breakfast or brunch and wow everyone at the table!
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Vegan Kimchi Soup by Champagne Tastes
An easy version of a traditional Korean tofu stew made with potatoes, silken tofu and kimchi. Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) add a bit of heat making it the perfect combination of savory and spicy.
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Vegan Baked Feta Pasta by Health My Lifestyle
Use silken tofu to create a vegan feta cheese that adds tons of flavor to this easy pasta dish with spinach and tomatoes.
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Have you tried any of these silken tofu recipes? Let us know in the comments below.

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  1. This was very easy to make! The webpage was hard to read on my phone, so consider printing the recipe. I made a few adjustments based on what I had in the house—only 1/4 c nutritional yeast, added vegan mozzarella, a whole bag frozen spinach, artichokes packed in brine (rinsed), dried onions, dried garlic, dried dill (don’t think I could taste the dill).

    1. Thank you, Samantha! Glad you enjoyed the spinach artichoke dip from the collection! Love the idea of adding the vegan mozzarella too and that you were able to make it work with what you had. 🙂