Silken Tofu Dough Pockets with Molten Peanut Butter & Caramelized Banana – 26g Protein | Vegan Breakfast

The dough in this recipe has no yeast, no rising time, and no oven. Silken tofu mashed smooth and combined with all-purpose flour produces a soft, pliable dough that holds a filling without cracking and cooks through entirely on a stovetop pan in under ten minutes. The steam trapped inside the dough during the covered cooking phase does what an oven would do in four minutes: it cooks the flour from the inside out, leaving the exterior golden and the interior soft and yielding rather than raw and doughy.

The filling is simple and does not need to be. One tablespoon of peanut butter and two banana slices sealed inside each pocket melt together during cooking into something that resembles a warm, molten peanut butter truffle. The peanut butter loosens against the heat and absorbs the banana sweetness: when you cut into a pocket fresh from the pan the filling pools out slowly rather than staying dense. The remaining banana caramelizes in the pan alongside the pockets in the final minute, and the last spoonful of peanut butter drizzled over everything while still hot creates a glossy, rich finish that ties the plate together.

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📊 NUTRITION (per serving, 2 pockets) 

Calories: 510 | Protein: 26g | Carbs: 62g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 6g 

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⏱️ Time: 20 minutes (Prep: 10 | Cook: 10) 🍽️ Serves: 1 (2 pockets)
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INGREDIENTS:

Ingredient	1 Serving	2 Servings	4 Servings
Silken tofu	3.5 oz (100g)	7 oz (200g)	14 oz (400g)
All-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)	½ cup (60g)	1 cup (120g)	2 cups (240g)
Ripe banana, sliced into coins	1 medium (120g)	2 medium (240g)	4 medium (480g)
Peanut butter (2 tbsp filling + 1 tbsp drizzle)	3 tbsp (45g)	6 tbsp (90g)	12 tbsp (180g)
Agave or maple syrup	1 tsp (7g)	2 tsp (14g)	4 tsp (28g)
Ground cinnamon	¼ tsp	½ tsp	1 tsp
Salt	1 pinch	2 pinches	4 pinches
Fresh raspberries, for serving	½ cup (60g)	1 cup (120g)	2 cups (240g)

✨ Chef’s Kiss: Add 3–4 dark vegan chocolate drops to each pocket alongside the peanut butter before sealing — the chocolate melts completely during the steam phase and mingles with the peanut butter into a warm, molten chocolate-peanut center. Impact: +25 calories, no protein change.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make the silken tofu dough: Place the silken tofu in a medium bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork until completely smooth with no visible lumps. The tofu needs to be fully liquid at this stage: any remaining chunks will create uneven spots in the dough that tear during shaping. Gradually stir in the flour, salt, and cinnamon until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. It should feel like soft pizza dough: pliable and smooth, not wet and runny. If it feels too sticky to handle, add flour one teaspoon at a time until manageable.
2. Divide and flatten: Lightly flour a clean surface or work directly in your palm. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a thin disc approximately 10cm in diameter and 3mm thick. The disc needs to be thin enough to fold over the filling without tearing but thick enough to hold its shape: aim for even thickness throughout rather than thinner at the edges.
3. Fill and seal: Place 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 2 to 3 banana coin slices in the center of each disc. If using chocolate drops, add a few now. Fold the edges of the disc up around the filling and pinch firmly at the top to seal completely. Press down gently to flatten each pocket into a thick puck shape approximately 2cm high. Run your fingers around the sealed edge to ensure no gaps remain: any opening will allow the filling to leak during cooking.
4. Cook covered: Place both pockets in a dry non-stick pan over low to medium heat. Cover with a lid immediately. Cook for 4 minutes without lifting the lid: the steam generated from the silken tofu trapped inside the dough cooks the flour through from the inside out during this time. Lifting the lid releases the steam and disrupts the cooking process.
5. Flip and finish: Remove the lid and flip both pockets. Cook uncovered for a further 3 to 4 minutes until the outside is deeply golden and firm to the touch. The pocket is ready when it feels set rather than soft when pressed lightly in the center.
6. Caramelize the banana: While the pockets finish cooking on the second side, add the remaining banana coins and agave or maple syrup to the pan around the pockets. Leave them undisturbed for 60 seconds until the bottom surface is golden and caramelized, then flip once for 30 seconds on the second side.
7. Plate and serve: Place both pockets on a plate. Arrange the caramelized banana coins and fresh raspberries generously around and over the pockets. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp of peanut butter over everything while still hot: the residual heat loosens it into a glossy drizzle.

PRO TIP: Keep the heat at low to medium throughout. Silken tofu dough has a higher moisture content than standard dough and burns on the outside before cooking through if the heat is too high. The covered steam phase at low to medium heat is what allows the interior to cook without the exterior darkening too fast. If your first pocket browns too quickly before the 4 minutes are up, reduce the heat for the second batch.

CHEF’S KISS: Place 3 to 4 dark vegan chocolate drops alongside the peanut butter filling in each pocket before sealing. The chocolate melts completely during the steam phase and mingles with the peanut butter into a warm, molten chocolate-peanut butter center. Impact: +25 calories, 0g protein change.

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🌱 PLANT DIVERSITY: Silken tofu (soybeans) • Wheat (all-purpose flour) • Banana • Peanut butter (peanuts) • Agave/Maple • Cinnamon • Raspberries

(If you’re tracking plants per week, this adds 7 to your count)

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*Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands used.* 

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You may find yourself in need of: 

Non-Stick Skillet – covered cooking traps steam inside the dough, allowing it to cook through while the outside turns golden.

Peanut Butter – melts into a rich, molten filling and creates a glossy drizzle that ties the whole dish together.

Silken Tofu – blends into a soft, pliable dough that cooks through with steam instead of needing yeast or oven time.

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