Snack
Tofu banana cream with grated dark chocolate
Each serving has 209 kcal, 13.4 g of protein, and 3.7 g of fiber, or 6.4 g of protein per 100 kcal. Ready in 10 minutes; makes 2 servings.
Per serving
- 209 kcalCalories
- 13.4 gProtein
- 3.7 gFiber
Calculated ingredient by ingredient from USDA FoodData Central. 6.4 g of protein per 100 kcal.

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- Alex Gonzalez
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Ingredients
- 250 g9 ozfirm tofu, drained (a little over half of a 14-oz block)
- 120 g4 ozripe banana (1 medium)
- 60 ml2 fl ozunsweetened soy milk (1/4 cup)
- 16 gdark chocolate, 70% or higher, grated (about 1/2 oz)
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon to taste
Directions
- Drain the tofu and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Cut the tofu and banana into chunks and put them in a blender with the soy milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides, until the cream is completely smooth.
- Divide between two small glasses and, if you like it thicker, chill for 30 minutes.
- Grate the chocolate over the top just before serving.
Why it is filling
Blended, firm tofu turns into a smooth cream much like a pudding, with protein and no chewing needed. The ripe banana sweetens it without added sugar, and the grated chocolate gives a lot of flavor in a small amount. It is served cold in a small glass, which on a GLP-1 medication usually sits better than a big or rich dessert.
In numbers, each serving has 13.4 g of protein and 3.7 g of fiber, with an energy density of 94 kcal per 100 g of the dish. In the satiety index by Holt and colleagues (1995), the foods that were most filling per calorie were those with more protein, fiber, and water and less fat.
If your appetite is small
- Keep the second serving covered in the fridge: it lasts 2 days.
- If it feels too thick, add another tablespoon of soy milk and blend again.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per serving | Whole recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 kcal | 417 kcal |
| Protein | 13.4 g | 26.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 42.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 9.3 g | 18.6 g |
| Approximate weight | 223 g (8 oz) | 446 g (16 oz) |
How it is calculated
Each ingredient contributes its per-100 g values from the site’s food database, multiplied by the amount in the recipe. Seasonings, water, and lemon or lime juice are not counted. It is an approximation: the actual size of the foods and how you cook them shift the result a little.
| Ingredient | Amount | Calories | Protein | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm tofu | 250 g | 195 kcal | 22.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Banana | 120 g | 107 kcal | 1.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Unsweetened soy milk | 60 ml | 20 kcal | 1.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Dark chocolate | 16 g | 96 kcal | 1.2 g | 1.7 g |
To plan your meals
- Daily protein calculator: an indicative protein range per day and per meal, to see how much of it this recipe covers.
- Weekly menu for small appetites: seven days of small portions with the protein spread across meals, ready to print.
Sources
Nutrition values for each ingredient (USDA FoodData Central) and the satiety reference, with the access date.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari) (FDC ID 172448).accessed .
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Bananas, raw (FDC ID 173944).accessed .
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Soymilk (all flavors), unsweetened, with added calcium, vitamins A and D (FDC ID 175215).accessed .
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.USDA FoodData Central: Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids (FDC ID 170273).accessed .
- European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PubMed).Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90.accessed .


