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April 7, 2019 by Cindy Gordon

Kid Friendly Tofu Bites – Featuring EZ Tofu Press

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Kid-Friendly Tofu Bites are the perfect meal for busy Back To School nights. These tofu bites are kid-approved.

Kid-Friendly Tofu Bites

Kid-Friendly Tofu Bites

Tofu is often considered a food with an acquired taste. Some people seem to love tofu and some people do not. It is entirely up to you and what you prefer, but before you decide if you love or hate tofu, you need to make certain you are giving it a fair chance.

In our family, we eat a lot of tofu. It is a good option for us as a vegetarian family. We love how it absorbs flavors and spices and it’s a great texture to add to a lot of varied vegetable dishes.

My list of kid-friendly vegetarian recipes always includes this simple tofu bites recipe.

Gluten-free crackers and a rolling pin

In sticking with our simple recipe theme, this kid-friendly tofu bites recipe has minimal ingredients. And when I’m cooking, the fewer ingredients, the better! I love being able to see a recipe and count the number of ingredients quickly and easily.

I often feel like when a recipe starts adding a ton of different ingredients, it often loses a bit of that unique flavor as well. When making tofu for toddlers, or tofu for babies, I think a simple recipe is best!

Are you a tofu beginner?

Start here with a series of articles that will teach you how it’s made, how to cook it, and why it’s good for you!

  • Understanding Tofu – a beginner’s guide – Learn more about how tofu is made (even try it at home if you like!) and what the different types of tofu mean.
  • Benefits of Tofu – Read about the health benefits of adding tofu into your meal plan.
  • 4 Simple Ways to Cook Tofu – Here I teach you exactly how to cook tofu in four different and easy ways.
  • Tips for Grilling Tofu   – Bonus! One more amazing way to cook tofu that’s perfect for warm weather and just in time for summer!

Crushing up gluten-free crackers in a resealable plastic bag.

How to Make Kid-Friendly Tofu Bites

Here’s a quick overview of how to make your own kid-friendly tofu bites. The entire recipe is in the printable card at the bottom of this post. 

1. Crush up some gluten-free crackers. First, start with your favorite gluten-free crackers. These are tofu bites for toddlers, right? And if you have a toddler, I know you have crackers in the cupboard!

Crackers might just be the cornerstone of kid-friendly vegan recipes. Make sure you keep some on hand.

Smash those crackers! This is the most fun part of the recipe! If you have children that are always wanting to help you cook, smashing the crackers is the perfect job for them!

Let them smash away! They’ll have a blast and you’re crackers will be smashed perfectly as well.

2. Press the tofu. While those crackers are being smashed, you can save time by pressing your tofu.

We use the EZ Tofu Press! The EZ Tofu Press (affiliate link) can press virtually all sizes of firm and extra firm tofu. The pressing can be achieved in 15 minutes or less. (Talk about a huge time saver!)

You can prep food (crush those crackers) while turning the knobs every 2 minutes over a 10-15 minute time frame.

EZ Tofu Press

The press is substantially faster than spring-based tofu presses and it’s easy to clean! If you are cooking tofu you NEED this press! You can buy YOURS on Amazon. (affiliate link)

I honestly can’t say enough about the EZ Tofu Press, it has changed the way we love and enjoy tofu! It makes a world of difference! Plus, it saves a ton of time as well!

tofu soaking in sauce

3. Marinate the tofu in maple syrup. Next up, we are going to marinate the tofu chunks in maple syrup. That is a key ingredient to making these tofu bites, even more, kid-friendly. The maple syrup brings a level of sweetness that is truly out of this world!

4. Pan-fry the tofu bites. After marinating in maple syrup, we are pan-frying these little kid-friendly tofu bites! Before frying, roll the tofu for toddlers in the smashed up cracker bits and get them ready to be cooked!

Trust me…once you start pan-frying them, they smell simply amazing. Your mouth will be watering instantly and your kids will be begging for a tasty bite!

Pan frying the Kid Friendly Tofu Bites

Once pan-fried, the crackers turn a delicious golden brown on these kid-friendly tofu bites. You’ll be able to tell that they are done by the browning of the cracker crumbs. The smell is very inviting! I am pretty sure you won’t be able to resist these!

You can also use this same method with zucchini! Delicious!

Kid Friendly Tofu Bites

One Taste of These Kid-Friendly Tofu Nuggets and They’ll Be Hooked

This tofu recipe for toddlers doesn’t disappoint. They look great, the smell is very inviting, and they taste delicious as well. I am pretty sure you won’t be able to resist these! When I make these in my house, the plate is empty as soon as it touches the table.

They are the perfect bite-sized snack that is kid-approved!

See With Your Own Eyes Just How Simple These Kid-Friendly Tofu Bites Truly Are!

I bet you are getting hungry! I made this short video to show you just how easy the entire process is!

Would I steer you wrong? After watching that video, it looks pretty simple, right? Take notes and watch the video as needed because you are going to be making this a lot! I bet it becomes a family favorite!

Kid Friendly Tofu Bites

You can eat it as is, season with salt and pepper or serve with a side of BBQ sauce for dipping. Regardless, these kid-friendly tofu bites are good!

Kid Friendly Tofu Bites

Let’s get to this recipe! You may just have enough time to make this for dinner tonight! After seeing all these pictures and watching the video, I bet you are super hungry!

If you are looking for a dipping sauce, you might want to try this homemade ketchup, Low Carb Ketchup

Get the recipe for kid-friendly tofu

Kid Friendly Tofu Bites
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4.72 from 7 votes

Kid Friendly Tofu Bites

Kid-Friendly Tofu Bites are the perfect meal for busy Back To School nights. These tofu bites are kid approved.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tofu
Servings: 4
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Cindy Gordon (Vegetarian Mamma)

Ingredients

  • 1 block of extra firm tofu
  • 1.5 c gluten-free crackers
  • 1/2 c maple syrup
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Using your tofu press, press the tofu.
  • While tofu is pressing, put your crackers into a baggie. Use a rolling pin or your hands to smash/crush the crackers into small crumbs.
  • Keep crumbs in the baggie. In a shallow bowl, add the maple syrup.
  • Remove tofu from press, cut into bite size pieces.
  • Place tofu in maple syrup. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Gently spoon tofu bites into baggie with crumbs. Gently turn baggie to help coat the tofu bites with crumbs.
  • When crumbs are well covered, stop and warm your skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 T of oil to start. Gently fry the tofu bites on each side until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately. ENJOY! 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 243mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.2mg


All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

Kid Friendly tofu bites Kid Friendly tofu bites

Ah, that was easy! Looking for more tofu recipes? Check these out:

  • Curry Tofu with Broccoli and Rice
  • Fajita Tofu Kabobs
  • Air Fryer Tofu – with a touch of smoked paprika
  • Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burritos
  • Sweet and Sour Tofu
  • Balsamic Tofu and Mushrooms
  • Pineapple BBQ Tofu

 

Let’s talk! Leave me a comment below telling me if your kids have ever tried tofu? Do they like it? How do you like to prepare it?

 

Filed Under: Main Dishes, Tofu Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

About Cindy Gordon

This is Cindy Gordon’s website. You might also know her as Vegetarian Mamma. Cindy is an author, recipe developer, social media and content marketer. In addition to her digital roles, Cindy’s interests are gluten-free vegetarian foods, food allergies, gluten-free travel and wellness. Want to know more? Click the ABOUT tab at the top of your screen!

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Comments

  1. ANNE says

    August 16, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Tofu with grilled vegetables and orzo.

    Reply
  2. Nancy A says

    August 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    Nice article and such good tips about making tofu kid friendly. Pinned this and wish you a happy evening.

    Reply
  3. Rachel Teodoro says

    August 17, 2017 at 1:29 am

    This looks likes something my kids would love! Great recipe.

    Reply
  4. Christina A. says

    August 17, 2017 at 4:32 am

    I love scrambled tofu with veggies for breakfast!

    Reply
  5. travel blogger says

    August 17, 2017 at 6:22 am

    This looks so delicious! We don’t eat a lot of tofu, but I think the family would like this even my little one. We are going to have to give this a try this week.

    Reply
  6. krystal says

    August 17, 2017 at 6:54 am

    This might be the way to get my kiddo to try tofu! It would be a fun addition to our menu.

    Reply
  7. Elisha Fernandez says

    August 17, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    I love tofu! It is a family essential and we cook it all the time. I’ve never used a tofu press though, how do those exactly work and what do they do? I love this recipe, and will try it!

    Reply
  8. Brielle @ Breezy Bakes says

    August 18, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    We eat vegetarian about 80% of the time and I have loved the health benefits it has brought to our family. Preparing tofu has always scared me though. I feel like it’s so intimidating, but this recipe makes it sound totally easy and worth it. Tofu, here we come!

    Reply
  9. Brianna says

    August 20, 2017 at 8:58 am

    What a fun idea! I’ve BBQd tofu once but was too squishy. These bites are smarter!

    Reply
  10. Kenia says

    August 20, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    This looks so good. I have been introducing new vegan foods to my family and so far so good. I gotta tell you, it isn’t easy preparing some of them.

    Reply
  11. Catvills says

    August 20, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves tofu. Great source of protein too. I have them deep fried and cut into cubes. Our favorite dipping sauce is sweet chili ketchup. Even my grandson loves tofu. He eats them with much gusto!

    Reply
  12. Ron Leyba says

    August 21, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Will definitely do this soon. Thanks for sharing your own recipe. Now I have something new to offer to my friends and family.

    Reply
  13. Laura says

    October 9, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    First time my children (2 year old and 4 year old) tried tofu was at Moe’s Southwest Grill, I was so worried they were not going to like it and it was also my first time trying it so I wasn’t sure what to expect at all. To my surprise they loved it and I enjoyed it as well so I will be trying all your tofu recipes at home now.

    Reply
  14. Laura K says

    October 10, 2017 at 9:30 am

    My kids love tofu so I bet this will be a hit. They don’t like bbq sauce but will probably eat these with ketchup.

    Reply
  15. Christina A. says

    October 10, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    Yum! I love that idea! Really simple and sounds tasty! I LOVE tofu!

    Reply
  16. Karen D says

    October 15, 2017 at 10:50 am

    Maple syrup, (and duct tape) are the VT solution! These look yummy!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      October 16, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Ha, love it!

      Reply
  17. Debra Holloway says

    October 17, 2017 at 12:15 am

    5 stars
    You always feature some of the most unique and delicious recipes.

    Reply
  18. Sully Sully says

    October 31, 2017 at 12:56 am

    I love tofu with bbq sauce. The flavor really comes through

    Reply
  19. Barbara says

    November 2, 2017 at 5:16 am

    4 stars
    I love tofu, thanks a lot!

    Reply
  20. Jodi Hunter says

    November 11, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I can not wait to try this.

    Reply
  21. Judith Martinez says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    My family prefers eggs over tofu as the protein is more readily digestible but it is a good base for flavors.

    Reply
  22. Zoey says

    November 20, 2017 at 4:35 am

    These sound yummy — sort of a vegetarian take on chicken nuggets or fish sticks!

    Reply
  23. Ronald Gagnon says

    November 27, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    4 stars
    This is not just “Kid Friendly”

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      November 29, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Adult friendly too 🙂

      Reply
  24. Megan says

    April 10, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    5 stars
    I have an *extremely* picky 2 year old eater who refuses all vegetables, it’s even difficult trying to cleverly hide the veggies. So I bought a block of extra firm tofu and googled recipes, came across this one and thought it looked like a pretty great idea. I made the recipe today, exactly as written (no tofu press, used a pan and a jar of sauce), she ATE it … and asked for more!!! I’m absolutely elated that this recipe allowed me to introduce her to tofu and it’s texture, and will maybe encourage her to eat it in different forms. I tasted it and it was really delicious, tastes like french toast .. I told her it was french toast tofu actually. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      April 11, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you SO much! Your comment really brightened my day! I am so glad that she loved her french toast tofu! Adorable! Thanks again for trying it and letting me know!

      Reply

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