I’m absolutely thrilled to finally share these vegan yoghurt fruit cups with you! Allow me to introduce you to silken tofu – a culinary revelation I stumbled upon just this year, and it’s already captured my heart.
It’s an absolute game-changer, fitting seamlessly into a wide range of dishes. Its gentle and soft nature makes it ideal for salad dressings, sauces, purees, and desserts. What’s more, the bonus lies in its high protein and low-fat content, boosting the nutritional composition of various dishes.
A while ago, I shared a fantastic tofu pasta recipe with you, which I hope you had the chance to try. But, this time around, silken tofu undergoes a stunning transformation into vegan yoghurt, blending fruity freshness with creamy indulgence. Garnished with seasonal fruits and crunchy pistachio crumble, it makes for a perfect summer dessert. Believe me; it is a must-try!
Which ingredients will you need for these vegan yoghurt fruit cups?
Silken tofu: Silken tofu is a type of tofu known for its softer and crumblier consistency compared to regular tofu. Similar to regular tofu, it is available in different textures: soft, medium, firm, and extra-firm. For this recipe, using soft or medium silken tofu would be ideal, as it provides the best consistency for this vegan yoghurt.
Silken tofu is always packaged in water, so you’ll typically find it refrigerated in grocery stores.
Banana: Banana adds sweetness to this vegan yoghurt, imparting a creamier, thicker consistency. Depending on your preference, you can use a more or less ripe banana for this yoghurt recipe. A less ripe banana will add more fibre to the yoghurt, while a ripe one will add more sugar.
Nectarine: I’ve chosen seasonal nectarines at their peak for this summer’s vegan yoghurt. However, you can also use various other fruits that will make this vegan yoghurt equally delicious.
Rice milk: As its name suggests, rice milk is a non-dairy alternative to cow’s milk made from rice. Commercially, it’s produced by processing rice through a grinding mill, followed by filtration and blending with water. However, you can make it at home, too.
When purchasing rice milk, ensure it is unsweetened. If using fortified rice milk with added calcium or vitamin D, for example, be sure to shake it well, as these vitamins and minerals drop to the bottom of the container.
Maple syrup: Maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness to these vegan yoghurt fruit cups. Yet, when incorporating an extremely ripe banana, it can be left out. Alternatively, you can substitute maple syrup with sweeteners such as date or rice syrup.
