Vegan Tofu Frosting
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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149 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 149 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 10mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Protein 12g | |
Calcium 385mg | 30% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Tofu probably is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think dessert! But with a mild flavor and texture that lends itself well to thickening, tofu frosting can be a great alternative to super sugary, dairy based frostings that are usually used on cakes.
This is a creamy vegan tofu frosting recipe made with tofu as a base and with a reduced amount of sugar to keep it a bit healthier. Plus, it's nearly fat-free since there's no margarine or butter used. No cooking is needed; just add all the ingredients to a blender and purée. You can also add a bit of food coloring and flavor extracts to make different colors and flavors. Try a drop of green food coloring with some mint extract, for example.
Ingredients
- 1 pound silken tofu (patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place the silken tofu, lemon juice, powdered sugar and vanilla in a blender or food processor.
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Purée until very smooth.
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Use to frost your favorite vegan cake or cupcake. Enjoy!
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Tips
- Silken tofu—also called soft tofu, silk tofu, or Japanese-style tofu—has a softer consistency than regular tofu which is why it is often used to thicken sauces, desserts, and dressings. It usually falls apart easily, and is sometimes packaged in boxes that do not require refrigeration. Regular tofu is packed in water and requires refrigeration, so these two types of tofu are often sold in different parts of the store. Because of this, don't be alarmed if you can't find silken tofu in the refrigerator where you normally purchase your tofu.
- You can also play around with using different types of sweetener, such as maple syrup, to make your tofu frosting. Once you have the base, the possibilities are truly endless.
- Tofu is a nutrient-rich food, so this tofu frosting actually packs a healthy punch. A half a cup of tofu contains 10 grams of protein, 11 percent of the recommended daily amount of iron and all eight essential amino acids among other important nutrients.
Recipe adapted with permission from The Compassionate Cook Cookbook.
Source:
University of Toronto Food Services. (2015, May 21). Awesome things about tofu. Retrieved December 4, 2016, from Favourite Foods, https://ueat.utoronto.ca/10-awesome-things-about-tofu/