Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream Recipe (Plant-based, Low-fat)

Published: Aug 17, 2018 · Modified: Jan 20, 2024 by Shane Martin · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream is an awesome dairy-free alternative to regular sour cream. It’s made with Mori-Nu Extra Firm Silken Tofu. Easy to make, low-fat, rich, creamy, and delicious.

Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream Recipe (Plant-based, Low-fat) - Shane & Simple (1)

You can add a little Nutritional Yeast for a “cheesy” sour cream. Maybe a little dill for more of a ranch flavor. If you want to spice things up, throw in a little adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers. Hoochie Mama!

This recipe takes less than five minutes to make and is a great condiment to keep on hand. Feel free to tweak the lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to your own taste. And, it will keep in the fridge for several days.

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You’re going to love this Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream. It’s…

Creamy
Rich
Tangy
Plant-based
Vegan
Low in fat
Easy to make
& Delicious

Want more toppings, condiments, and sauces? Try my Cashew Sour Cream, Creamy Rich Cashew Mayo, Peanut Dipping Sauce, and delicious Game DayCheese Dip!

Use this incredible little condiment on a baked potato with my Vegan Bacon Bits. It’s truly wonderful! It’s also great as a low-fat option in my Creamy Mashed Potatoes!

Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Be sure and leave a comment below with a STAR rating. And, share a picture by tagging me onInstagramand use the hashtag#shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!

Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream

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4.9 from 16 reviews

This Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream is much healthier than regular sour cream. Use as you would regular sour cream or as a dip for chips and veggies.

Author: Shane Martin
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dips & Spreads
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1–12 oz. box of firm or extra firm silken tofu.
1 tbsp. lemon juice (or juice from one lemon)
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
salt to taste

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and process until mixture is smooth and creamy.
Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
Calories: 28
Sugar: 0.7 g
Sodium: 15.5 mg
Fat: 1.2 g
Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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Lynn
January 28, 2024 at 9:16 am
Shane,
First of all, THANKS for all you do! You are my go-to for the healthiest-of-the-healthy, easy, and DELICIOUS vegan recipes!
But I have a question… I try not to eat non-organic soy (I’m under the impression that it is grown highly treated with pesticides?) So I have never purchased that Mori-Nu extra-firm silken tofu, as it it is only “non-GMO.”
There seems to be no shelf-stable organic counterpart, I have looked! But would this refrigerated product work?
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/365-by-whole-foods-market-organic-silken-tofu-b07fw25zbj
And since you are comfortable eating non-organic tofu, can you possibly please educate me, because I trust your knowledge and expertise.
(PS I know you have the cashew version, too, but like the other posters above mention, that’s an expensive and higher-calorie option. I’d really like to try this version!)
Many, MANY thanks, I know this is a lot of questions!
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- Shane Martin
  January 29, 2024 at 10:47 pm
  Hi, Lynn! First things first, yes, the refrigerated silken will work just as well. Second, concerning eating the non-organic, I haven’t done a ton of research I honestly just don’t fret over it:) But, you should do as you feel comfortable. I hope this helps!
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SH
December 26, 2023 at 5:23 am
I made it yesterday and it’s so nice! It’s very good alternative for people who look for low fat. It’s very creamy. I found this cream itself was a little bit plain to me. But when it’s combined with other ingredients for making taco, it turned out really nice. Thank you!!
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Jan G.
January 26, 2023 at 9:04 pm
Do you need to drain the tofu first?
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- Shane Martin
  January 27, 2023 at 10:34 am
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  You can but it’s not necessary for this recipe.
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Jessie
November 10, 2022 at 12:44 pm
Ummm, WHAT?! So I bought this huge 16-pack of this exact tofu way back ten months ago when I went vegan. (Because apparently it’s a vegan rite of passage to buy a bunch of products just to toss them out when you realize you never needed them in the first place.) So they’ve been sitting in my pantry for ten months, I’m now a month away from them all expiring with 12 packs left, and NOW I find this recipe. 🤦‍♀️😂 I’ve been making my sour cream with cashews – crazy good, but crazy expensive to make. And full of calories I don’t need. Looks like I’m gonna be eating a ton of chili and hash brown casseroles the next 30 days. Anyway, that’s all to say this is an A+ recipe, and I’m very sad I didn’t find it sooner.
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Beverly Jeans
September 07, 2022 at 8:21 pm
This is another 5-star for me!
I took a Shane suggestion and added about 2 teaspoons of chipotle with adobo and it was wonderful.
I had it on a baked potato with some from scratch ‘Not Cheddar’ Broccoli Soup and it hit the spot! I can see this being a weekly thing. Thank you Shane for another winner.
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Kathy F
August 23, 2022 at 9:22 pm
I love the consistency, but the apple cider screamed at me. I used the kind with ‘mother’. Should I have used plain? I wound up adding 2 T more lemon juice. I used Mori-Nu silken extra firm. We are new to Vegan eating and can tolerate nut milks, but finding other dairy items is being more difficult. Maybe just need to retrain taste buds?
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- Shane Martin
  August 24, 2022 at 10:01 am
  Hi, Kathy! Really, it’s a preference and hits people differently. I would make it work for you. Thanks for reaching out!!!
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Jamie
May 26, 2022 at 1:39 pm
Never buying vegan sour cream again! This was great with our chili last night. Tastes better than store bought IMO. Thank you for sharing!
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- Shane Martin
  May 26, 2022 at 2:16 pm
  Thank you so much!!!
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Noelle
February 03, 2022 at 10:46 pm
Love this recipe! I’ve made it twice this week. It’s very creamy. I ended up adding adobo sauce and chipotle peppers to it with a little lime juice and salt and it’s addictingly good. We add it to everything now. Thanks for coming up with this!
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MARILYN
April 11, 2021 at 3:27 pm
Btw……..I can’t help but stare at how creamy the picture of how creamy and delicious your sour cream looks…..Yum!! Thanks for creating a food that is not bad for you and cruelty free.
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Betsy Krut
November 20, 2020 at 1:40 pm
Can you use this for baking? I need to make a non-dairy cake for Thanksgiving.
Thanks!
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- Shane Martin
  November 21, 2020 at 11:32 am
  Yes. My cashew sour cream might be better for baking. But, you should have no problems.
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Brenda Davis
October 28, 2020 at 2:52 pm
Hello!
I just made this and it was pretty good! But I decided to mix in some hummus that I made yesterday.. that was a little too plain… and then I started adding spices like dill and garlic powder… I wanted something with some flavor to put on my baked potatoe!! I cant wait for it to come out of the oven to eat this! Thanks for the base recipe!!
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Christine summers
October 27, 2020 at 12:18 am
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I have to say Shane that all of your recipes are great, thanx. And they are very simple with ingredients that probably on hand! Nothing complicated like a lot of recipes. Every time I read one of your recipes I think why didn’t I think of it! Thank you so much for all you’re ingenious ideas 💩🤗
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Donna
September 30, 2020 at 8:57 pm
So good with your Instant Pot Vegan Chili. I can think of a lot of ways to use this.
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Ellen
September 30, 2020 at 8:54 pm
I used Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Soft and an immersion blender for this and it turned out great! Nice creamy texture and excellent taste. This is now my preferred alternative for dairy free sour cream, thank you for this recipe!
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Nancy Denton
September 22, 2020 at 11:02 am
Do you need to press all the water out of the tofu before mixing?
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- Shane Martin
  September 22, 2020 at 11:54 am
  No, I would not press it all. This is silken tofu and the moisture helps this recipe to blend very smoothly.
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Maribeth Lashuk
August 29, 2020 at 1:01 am
I made this tonight with extra firm tofu I had on hand I added a bit of non fat Greek yogurt for the creamy effect.
This is a keeper ,thx
This is not only easy peasy, extremely healthy, but the taste is total yumminess.
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Sue Hoover
July 26, 2020 at 2:51 pm
I have soft Mori-Nu silken organic tofu. Will this work?
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- Shane Martin
  July 27, 2020 at 10:53 pm
  Yes. I will be more like a “smoothie” but still good.
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Rebecca McDonough
June 06, 2020 at 5:07 pm
So close to the one I make, although I like the “cleaner” taste of citric acid. What seals the deal: I add a clove or two of garlic.
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- Shane Martin
  June 06, 2020 at 8:15 pm
  Niccccceeeeeee:)
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- Makenzie
  November 07, 2022 at 12:14 pm
  How much citric acid?
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Christine Ferguson
March 06, 2020 at 4:13 pm
Simple and yummy recipe! I used the silken tofu in a tube and it worked perfectly!
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karen
February 12, 2020 at 5:31 pm
love the taste. can this be frozen, and how long does it keep in the fridge if not frozen ?
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- Shane Martin
  February 13, 2020 at 12:40 pm
  Hi, Karen! I’ve yet to freeze it but see no reason why it wouldn’t work. If it lasts long enough in our home, we usually keep for about 7-10 days sealed in a glass jar.
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Sharon Love
September 27, 2019 at 9:38 am
I am in France and Silken Tofu doesn’t exist. Could I not use the really soft Tofu? The one that has a firmish yoghurt like texture.
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- Shane Martin
  September 27, 2019 at 10:07 am
  Yes, for sure. I prefer silken but the really soft will work as well.
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Melissa
July 15, 2019 at 4:51 pm
How long will this last in the fridge?
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- Shane Martin
  July 15, 2019 at 9:16 pm
  It will usually keep for 6-7 days in the fridge.
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Jan
February 10, 2019 at 1:43 am
Fantastic. Thanks
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- Shane Martin
  February 11, 2019 at 6:36 pm
  My pleasure!
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Mark
September 24, 2018 at 5:01 pm
Hi Shane,
I’ve got some firm tofu (not silken)…..Will that work in this recipe?
Thanks
Mark
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- Shane Martin
  September 24, 2018 at 5:56 pm
  It will work, but will not be as smooth and creamy as silken. But, I have used it before. The taste is still there.
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Andrea Martin
August 17, 2018 at 4:20 pm
Yum! This disappears fast!
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michael
August 17, 2018 at 12:18 pm
OMG…so close to the real thing. Thank you!
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Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream Recipe (Plant-based, Low-fat) - Shane & Simple (2024)

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