Autumn Spiced Vanilla Creme with Apples and Pecans

Creamy silken tofu with warm spices, fresh apples, and pecans. A dairy-free, plant-based dessert that’s quick to prepare.
Meal Type Appetizer , Easy
Ingredients
Yield:
Yield
2 cups
  • 1 tablespoon pecan butter or cashew butter
  • 1 (14 oz) package silken tofu
  • ¼ cup monk fruit sugar replacement
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Celtic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 medium Gala apple, chopped—reserve some for sliced garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, for garnish
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Directions
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 27 min, Total: 32 min
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine silken tofu, nut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice (if using). Blend for 1 minute or until completely smooth. You may need to scrape down the side or bottom of the canister to incorporate the cashew butter.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in apple chunks. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Scoop into bowls and garnish with pecans and apple slices.

Chef's Note: If you are not a pumpkin spice fan, omit and add a dash of cloves and ¼ teaspoon of coriander.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
  • Calories: 111 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 7.6 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
    • Total Sugars: 4 g
  • Protein: 5.5 g
  • Fat: 6.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Sodium: 123 mg
  • Potassium: 197 mg
  • Calcium: 30 mg
  • Phosphorus: 89 mg 

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