⭐ Silken Tofu (Best Dairy-Free Option)
1/4 cup silken tofu blended per 1/4 cup cream cheese Quick tip: Blended silken tofu provides a neutral, creamy base but lacks the tang, so add a small amount of lemon juice for flavor.
Silken tofu mimics the smooth, creamy texture of cream cheese when blended, making it a suitable vegan and dairy-free alternative. It is low in fat and neutral in flavor, so acidity needs to be added to replicate cream cheese's tang.
Blend tofu until completely smooth and mix with 1 tsp lemon juice per 1/4 cup tofu to approximate cream cheese flavor. Use immediately to prevent moisture from softening granola.
The texture is slightly lighter and less rich than cream cheese, and the flavor is milder, so the granola may taste less tangy and creamy.