We're grateful for plant-based protein powder, but a vegan needs a little variety! Spice up your morning meal, and get tons of protein with these recipes, all made with tofu. Some are sweet and some are savory, but all offer the protein you need to satiate you all morning.
Tofu Avocado "Toast"
Now you can enjoy your beloved avocado toast and still follow a low-carb diet. This recipe swaps traditional bread with tofu.
Calories: 362 for two slices
Protein: 25 grams
Get the recipe: tofu avocado "toast" [2]
Vegan Vanilla Milkshake
Tofu isn't just for stir-fries — it's also a great addition to smoothies. When blended with fruit, it tastes sweet and offers an incredibly creamy consistency similar to Greek yoghurt but without a drop of dairy.
Calories: 328
Protein: 17.4 grams
Get the recipe: vegan vanilla milkshake [3]
Tofu Scramble With Kale and Sweet Potatoes
This tofu scramble with kale and sweet potatoes is packed with protein, fibre, and flavour.
Calories: 270
Protein: 18.8 grams
Get the recipe: tofu scramble with kale and sweet potatoes [4]
Cinnamon Date Roasted Butternut Squash, Parsnips, and Tofu
This dish has become a family favourite for three reasons: one, it's absolutely delicious; two, it's a cinch to make and clean up because it involves one pan; and three, it's packed with protein, fibre, and complex carbs, so I feel satisfied after a bowl.
Calories: 254
Protein: 19.3 grams
Get the recipe: cinnamon date roasted butternut squash, parsnips, and tofu [5]
Vegan Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
This chocolaty smoothie offers 22 grams of protein and almost 10 grams of filling fibre, so it's the perfect breakfast to keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning.
Calories: 354
Protein: 22.1 grams
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate milkshake smoothie [6]
Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of life's sweetest gifts, but let me tell you — these are even better. Biting into the velvety smooth, chocolate mousse filling will definitely get you in the mood for love, or in the mood to reach for another! Pair this with a piece of tofu avocado "toast" [7].
Calories: 174 (for 10 strawberries)
Protein: 7 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate-mousse-filled strawberries [8]
Sweet Potato, Tofu, and Avocado Bowl
This bowl tastes perfect on its own, but adding a little crunchy texture with some chopped salted cashews makes it even more delicious.
Calories: 366
Protein: 19.5 grams
Get the recipe: sweet potato, tofu, and avocado bowl [9]
Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
It may sound odd to use tofu in a smoothie, but since it is virtually tasteless, it takes on the flavour of whatever other yummy ingredients it's blended with. It also yields a wonderfully creamy texture.
Calories: 331
Protein: 16.1 grams
Get the recipe: dairy-free smoothie [10]
Southwestern Tofu Scramble
With flavours like cumin, coriander, onion, pepper, and coriander mingling together, you get a surprise in every bite. The turmeric gives the tofu a yellow colour so that it even looks like eggs. But unlike with eggs, you can prepare this dish ahead of time and keep it in your fridge for days.
Calories: 270
Protein: 22.8 grams
Get the recipe: Southwestern tofu scramble [11]