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Tofu Cream Cheese Recipe with Garlic and Herbs (Vegan, Gluten Free)

This vegan tofu cream cheese recipe is loaded with flavor from fresh garlic and herbs! Healthy, vegan, gluten free, and can be made oil free.  Great for spreading on a homemade sourdough bagel,  on an English muffin, or as the base of a party dip.

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After making my amazing (and surprisingly easy) homemade sourdough bagels, I needed a delicious spread to top them with.  I used silken tofu that was in my pantry, blended it with some fresh herbs and spices, and viola!  This creamy, spreadable vegan cream cheese is bold and flavorful, and will add a kick to your breakfast table.  This recipe is ready in 5 minutes, and can be made in the blender or food processor.

This Vegan Herb Cream Cheese Recipe Is:

  • Light
  • Spreadable
  • High Protein
  • Creamy
  • Loaded with Flavor
  • Ready in about 5 minutes
  • Vegan, gluten free, dairy free

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5 Minute Tofu Cream Cheese = Easy Weekend Breakfasts

This vegan tofu cream cheese recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering from your local breakfast diner!

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What’s In This Silken Tofu Cream Cheese Recipe?

One of the BEST Dairy Free Cream Cheese Recipes

Believe it or not, this silken tofu cream cheese recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal!  It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry  or cupboards.  And if you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use dried spices.  Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate.  I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep on hand. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple recipes on TheHerbeevore.com here.  By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

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How Do I Make Tofu Cream Cheese?

  1. Add the tofu, garlic, apple cider vinegar, parsley, garlic salt, and basil to a blender.  Blend for a minute until smooth (add a teaspoon of water if your blender siezes up).  Pour cream cheese into a bowl and Fold in the green onions, cover, and place in the refrigerator to set for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. Spread on bagels, sandwiches, wraps, and enjoy… Mangia!

Note: if you don’t have fresh parsley or basil, you can use dried.  Just use 1 tablespoon of each herb instead of 1/4 cup of the fresh.

You can also make this tofu cream cheese oil free by replacing the olive oil with 1 tablespoon of water.

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 Make Cream Cheese Dairy Free & Vegan for a Healthy Version

This vegan cream cheese with tofu is a simple way to get extra plants in your diet. I’m all about making recipes plant-based when I can. Vegan cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegan recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.

Other Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipes You’ll Love!

Oat Milk Chai Latte Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Pumpkin Pie Granola Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Sourdough Bagels Recipe (Vegan)

Vegan Sourdough Muffins with Blueberries

The Best Vegan Workout Recovery Smoothie (Gluten Free)

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Tofu Cream Cheese

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This vegan tofu cream cheese recipe is loaded with flavor from fresh garlic and herbs! Healthy, vegan, gluten free, and can be made oil free.  Great for spreading on a homemade sourdough bagel,  on an English muffin, or as the base of a party dip.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Condiment, Dip
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Add the tofu, garlic, apple cider vinegar, parsley, garlic salt, and basil to a blender.  Blend for a minute until smooth (add a teaspoon of water if your blender siezes up).  Pour cream cheese into a bowl and Fold in the green onions, cover, and place in the refrigerator to set for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Spread on bagels, sandwiches, wraps, and enjoy... Mangia

Notes

Note: if you don't have fresh parsley or basil, you can use dried.  Just use 1 tablespoon of each herb instead of 1/4 cup of the fresh.
To make this vegan tofu cream cheese oil free, just substitute the olive oil for 1 tablespoon of water.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword High Protein Vegan Cream Cheese Recipe, Silken Tofu Cream Cheese, Vegan Bagel Cream Cheese, Vegan Cream Cheese Garlic and Herbs, Vegan Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese with Tofu, Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese Recipe
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4 Comments

  1. Stefanie

    5 stars
    Thx for sharing this fabulous high-protein vegan cream cheese dip! It’s easy to whip up with pantry staples while packing such a flavorful punch. Great with Crudités too!

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