Whipped Tofu

Made with creamy silken tofu and nutritional yeast, this whipped tofu makes the perfect vegan dip. It’s ready in just 5 minutes, and you can use it as a spread on toast or sandwiches! However you eat it, prepare to be obsessed.

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Silken tofu is an all-purpose vegan ingredient. If you’ve never used it to make the dip, then you’re in for a treat! Similar to a whipped feta dip, this dip is savory and creamy, with pops of citrus, but totally vegan!

Unlike firmer tofus, which are better for things like tofu waffles (yes, we went there), silken tofu has a super smooth, custard-like texture making it perfect for dips. So, let’s get blending!

Why you’ll love it

• Easy to make since you don’t need to press the tofu or wait for it to come to room temperature. It all just gets blended!
• Higher in protein and vegan thanks to soy-based tofu and nutritional yeast, which lends the savory flavor.
• It’s so versatile and can be used as a dip in a gorgeous fresh vegetable spread or schmeared on your favorite sandwich or veggie wrap.

you don’t need much

Making this tofu dip requires very few ingredients. This is an overview. Jump to the recipe card for the full quantities.

• Silken Tofu: The secret to a super creamy dip! No need to press it or let it come to room temperature, just drain the water and use it.
• Oil & Spices: To flavor the dip, you’ll need nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. A little olive oil helps emulsify it.
• Citrus: To add a punch of citrus flavor, this dip uses the zest from a whole lemon (not the juice, though, as that would make the whipped tofu too tart)!

How to make Whipped Tofu

There are just two main steps to making this spread. For the full instructions, jump to the recipe card.

1. Blend everything in a high-speed blender.
2. Serve as a dip or spread.

recipe testing

I tried this recipe a few different ways, but in the end, here’s what worked.

• Using just the zest: I tried this recipe using lemon juice, but it turned out too acidic and just about split the sauce. Using just the zest, you can bring all the citrus flavor without overpowering it with sourness.
• Use the tofu as is: I initially thought that the tofu would need to be at room temperature to blend properly, but I was wrong! Because silken tofu is so soft already, its temperature made no difference. This would only matter if you made a sweet version with melted chocolate or something that will seize up when cold.

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Way to enjoy this tofu spread

This dip can be used pretty much any way a cheese spread or hummus would be used. It’s especially good on an Avocado Sandwich!

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Next-Level Whipped Tofu

4.20 from 5 ratings

By: Sarah Bond

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 serving

Made with creamy silken tofu and nutritional yeast, this whipped tofu makes the perfect vegan dip. It's ready in just 5 minutes and you can use it as a spread on toast or sandwiches! However you eat it, prepare to be obsessed.

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 12-oz blocks silken tofu, 340 g blocks
• ▢ 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• ▢ 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 30 mL
• ▢ 2 Tbsp water, 30 mL
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ▢ 1 lemon (just the zest)

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Instructions 

• Blend: Add all ingredients to a blender (using just the zest of the lemon, not the juice). Blend until smooth and creamy.
  
• Serve as a dip for veggies and crackers, or as a spread on sandwiches and toast!
  

Notes

Can I use different spices? Yup, feel free to use anything that goes well with lemon, like garlic powder or cajun seasoning. You can also add a little spice with cayenne pepper or hot sauce.

Can I use a food processor to make it? Yes! You might need to scrape down the sides a bit more, but a food processor or high powered blender both work great.

Storage: This dip will last for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. I don’t recommend freezing it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1/8 of the recipe) | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 5.7g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.6g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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