Low Calorie High Protein Tofu Cream Cheese
Did you know that 2 tablespoons of cream cheese has LESS THAN 2g of protein? But 2 tablespoons of this tofu cream cheese has 11.4g of protein! Talk about a great way to boost your protein!You don't need to be vegan to use this either! Use it as a spread on your favorite sandwiches or wraps. Make dips that are packed with protein, and even sweeten it to dip fruit into for a healthy and protein packed snack or dessert. Special Tip: Be sure to check out all the yummy flavors below,
Equipment
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
Unflavored (Base) Cream Cheese:
- 14 ounces firm tofu one block
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 teaspoon salt skip for sweet cream cheeses
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder skip for sweet cream cheeses
Jalapeño Cream Cheese:
- 2-3 tablespoons pickled jalapeños
- ½ teaspoon juice from pickled jalapeños jar
Strawberry Cream Cheese:
- 4 tablespoons Low Calorie Strawberry Sauce
Blueberry Cream Cheese:
- 4 tablespoons Low Calorie Blueberry Sauce
Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped chives or dried
- 2 teaspoons chopped basil
- ½ teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
- ½ teaspoon dill fresh or dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cost Saving Tip: the “Poultry pack” of fresh herbs is perfect for this recipe!
Chive and Onion Cream Cheese:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor, along with any add-ins you have chosen.
- Pulse to get things moving, then blend until smooth.
- Chill in the fridge, see above for meal prep and storage information.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 0.7gProtein: 11.4gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gCalcium: 159mgIron: 1mg
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