Vegan Tofu “Cottage Cheese”
The following recipe was written by Heinen’s Chief Dietitian, Melanie Jatsek RD, LD, & photographed by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
This Vegan Tofu “Cottage Cheese” is a simple, plant-based option that’s creamy, savory, and easy to pair with fresh fruit or whole-grain toast. Made with super firm tofu, coconut yogurt, vegan mayo, white miso, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, it has a tangy flavor and a texture that resembles classic cottage cheese. It’s a great make-ahead recipe to keep in the refrigerator for easy breakfasts, snacks, or light lunches throughout the week.
For a Club Fx-approved serving, enjoy it in a bowl topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, or peaches. It can also be spread over a slice of Whole Sprouted Grain Bread and finished with fruit for a balanced sweet-and-savory toast. Simple, versatile, and protein-forward, this recipe is an easy way to add more plant-based options to your routine.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- It’s plant-based and easy to make: Super firm tofu gives this recipe a hearty texture, while coconut yogurt and vegan mayo add creaminess.
- It’s great for meal prep: Make a batch at the beginning of the week and enjoy it with fruit or whole-grain toast.
- It’s Club Fx-friendly: Serve it simply with fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries or peaches for a nourishing option.
Vegan Tofu “Cottage Cheese”
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz Nasoya Super Firm Tofu, drained
- 1 Tbsp Muso Miso white miso
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or Heinen’s Apple Cider Vinegar
- ¼ cup Cocojune plain coconut yogurt
- ¼ cup Follow Your Heart Vegenaise Soy-Free Mayo
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1-2 Tbsp Bragg Nutritional Yeast
- Fresh strawberries, blueberries, or peaches, for serving
- Whole Sprouted Grain Bread, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Add the drained tofu to a medium-sized bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the tofu until it resembles the size and texture of cottage cheese curds.
- Add the white miso, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, coconut yogurt, vegan mayo, sea salt, and nutritional yeast.
- Stir until well combined and creamy, leaving some texture from the tofu.
- Serve in a bowl topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, or peaches, or spread over toasted Whole Sprouted Grain Bread and top with fruit.
