Healthy Vegan Tofu Snacks; they're CRUNCHY & DELICIOUS! (and keto*)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a fermented option with added protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a natural thickener; flour is more common.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Remove a block of tofu from the freezer and defrost it.

Wrap the tofu in paper towel and press it down with a pestle and mortar for about 30 minutes.

Slice the tofu into 2mm thick slices and cut them into plank-like pieces.

Mix garlic powder, onion powder, za’atar, MSG, and salt in a bowl.

Press the tofu slices into the seasoning mixture and place them in a preheated waffle iron to cook until crispy.

Grate the remaining tofu and mix it with vegan cheese, black pepper, olive oil, golden flax seeds, and barbecue sauce.

Add black seeds and a seed mixture to the grated tofu mixture and mix well.

Spread the mixture onto a silicone sheet and score it into portions.

Place the silicone sheet in an air fryer set at 140°C for 15 minutes.

Check the waffle iron for the tofu slices after 15-20 minutes to ensure they are not burning.

Prepare a dip by mixing vegan cream cheese, vegan soy yogurt, crushed garlic, and chopped spring onion.

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