5-Minute Berry Tofu Ice Cream

Name: 5-Minute Berry Tofu Ice Cream
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups berries ((I used raspberries and blackberries), frozen); 1 cup of silken tofu; 4 tablespoons of sugar ((more if needed)); 4 teaspoons of lemon or lime juice ((more if needed))

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Blend up quick and creamy mixed berry tofu ice cream in just 5 minutes—dairy-free, egg-free, low fat, high-protein, and customizable with your favorite flavors!

completed 5-Minute Berry Tofu Ice Cream in a bowl

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The Ingredients
Recipe Variations
How to Make Mixed Berry Tofu Ice Cream
FAQs
Pro Recipe Tips
Serving Suggestions
Storage Instructions
5-Minute Berry Tofu Ice Cream Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Surprise: Even food bloggers appreciate a good quick fix/shortcut – especially for last-minute dessert cravings! Well, this mixed berry tofu ice cream recipe has come to the rescue. It’s a “berry refreshing” (see what I did there?!) banana-free twist on quick banana ice cream (aka ‘nice cream’) ready in just 5 minutes.

With just 4 simple ingredients – including silken tofu and frozen fruit, which I always have to hand – it blends into a creamy, dreamy, soft-serve consistency in minutes. Sweeten it to taste (refined, unrefined, or sugar-free), and enjoy a low-calorie, low-fat, high-protein, delicious vegan ice cream free of fillers and preservatives.

Silken tofu can also be transformed into a creamy creamy vegan chocolate pie, refreshing chocolate peanut butter protein popsicles, and an easy but delicious banana parfait.

The Ingredients

Please refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients, substitutes, and quantities.

ingredients for 5-Minute Berry Tofu Ice Cream measured out on a white surface

Recipe Variations

Vanilla extract: Add 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla for warm depth.
Peanut butter: (or other seed/nut butter) Add a few tbsp for creamy richness.
Cocoa powder: Add 1-3 tbsp of cocoa powder (Regular or Dutch Process).
Other fruit: Use singular berries – like blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, or other fruits – like mango, pineapple, banana, etc.
Protein powder: Your choice of flavor – add extra plant-based milk if needed.
Mix-ins: Like vegan chocolate chips, crushed cookies, nuts, small candy, etc.
Dairy-free cream: Add extra creaminess to this vegan ice cream recipe with a splash of canned coconut milk, cashew cream, or other dairy-free cream.

How to Make Mixed Berry Tofu Ice Cream

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process shot showing processing ice cream in food processor

Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Taste and adjust the amounts of sugar and lemon juice. For a firmer texture, transfer the vegan berry ice cream back to the freezer for 20-30 minutes.

If you end up freezing the mixed berry ice cream until too firm, leave it to sit on the counter for 10-20 minutes, then use an ice cream scoop to serve it.

FAQs

Is tofu ice cream healthy?

Yes! Tofu ice cream is low calorie, low cholesterol, low fat, and high protein, and you can sweeten it to taste with regular, unrefined, or even sugar-free sweeteners.

Does it taste like tofu?

Silken tofu is creamy and fairly neutral, but it does have a slight aftertaste. However, when combined with strong flavors, it is very minimal (if not entirely unnoticeable).

Does it work in a Ninja Creami or ice cream maker?

I don’t own either, so I haven’t tested it, though they should work. If trying it, I recommend adding some (¼-½ cup) creamy dairy-free cream, like canned coconut milk, cashew cream, etc., or even some coconut oil – which will help keep the vegan ice cream from becoming overly ‘icy’.

Pro Recipe Tips

Adjust the sweetness: Taste and adjust once blended.
For a firmer texture: After blending, transfer the tofu ice cream to a freezer-safe container and pop it back in the freezer for 1-2 hours until ‘scooping’ consistency. If it’s too firm, let it thaw for 10-15 minutes.
Adjust the thickness: Adjust how much frozen fruit you use for a softer or thicker consistency. Add some dairy-free cream for a creamier consistency.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this vegan frozen dessert alone or with toppings like coconut flakes, crushed cookies, fresh berries, berry compote, vegan chocolate syrup, a crumble topping (like in the best vegan apple crumble recipe), etc.

Storage Instructions

This 5-minute tofu berry ice cream is best consumed immediately before it melts.

The longer version (mentioned in FAQs), however, can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 months. Small batches work best.