This is an easy tofu Custard/ Vegan pudding recipe that can be made very quickly for a creamy, after-dinner delight.
Which type should I buy?
Types of tofu
Well, tofu has different styles from silken to soft to firm. The soft – firm/extra firm category is just based on the moisture content. It does not matter which style you buy – the more firm the tofu is, the thicker your pudding will be.
However, silken tofu has a slightly different texture than soft tofu. It is a lot more crumbly and I find that it does not hold its shape well. In my opinion, silken tofu is not suited for this pudding recipe.
Reasons why you should try this dessert
More Protein
Protein is more satiating than fat or carbs, so binge eating and going overboard on protein is harder.
Masking flavor
This is important –>>The tofu taste gets masked with the flavor. Even my daughter who does not like tofu in regular form ate this happily. Now, she wouldn’t have even known that I put tofu in it, if not for the fact that my husband, said rather loudly, “Wow, I cannot tell it is tofu.” You should have seen my daughter’s face when he said that :). So, Shhh…don’t disclose your cooking secrets!!
So Easy
It is super easy . Just blend and chill. Who does not like recipes like that?
Step by Step Pics
Mango Pudding
Open a can of mango puree…
Add puree and tofu to a high speed blender…Blend…Serve!!
Peanut butter Pudding
Add peanut butter, tofu and dates to a high speed blender and blend
Serve!!
Strawberry pudding
Add tofu, strawberry jam and fresh strawberries to a blender
Serve!!
Chocolate Pudding
Add melted chocolate to tofu and blend
Blend and Serve…
Recipe
Delicious Protein filled Vegan Tofu Pudding in 4 flavors - Chocolate, Peanut butter, Mango and Strawberry
- 1/2 packet tofu
- 1/2 cup Mango puree (Canned Mango usually available in Indian stores)
- 1/2 packet tofu
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup dates
- 1/2 packet tofu
- 1/2 cup Strawberry jam
- 3 fresh strawberries (Optional - gives bright pink color)
- 1/2 packet tofu
- 3/4 cup melted chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk (Optional - to adjust thickness)
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Open a can of mango puree
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Add puree and tofu to a high speed blender. Blend & Serve
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Add peanut butter, tofu and dates to a high speed blender and blend
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Serve
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Add tofu, strawberry jam and fresh strawberries to a blender
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Serve
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Melt chocolate chips or chunks in a double boiler or microwave
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Add melted chocolate to tofu and blend. Add extra milk, if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
Conclusion
This is the perfect recipe for the times you eat a so-called ‘light dinner’ and still have the endless need to roam around the refrigerator looking for something.
Make this ahead. The cooler the recipe is, the better tasting it is. It also gives time for the flavors to soak in.
The origins of the recipe is a chocolate mousse recipe at chocolatecoveredkatie.com. Her blog is a delight for such healthy recipes and creative ideas.
References
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/87/5/1558S.long
https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-13-97
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924224414002386
Love this recipie!!! Can I use fresh mango instead of mango purée?
Thank you!! Yes you can add fresh mango, but you might have to add additional sweetener. Pure mango may not have enough sweetness to carry over for the tofu parts as well. If you stick with sugar or honey, you will retain the bright yellow color. If you choose dates, jaggery etc, the color may change.