Sweetie, before you panic—there’s no real salmon in this Baked Salmon with Mocha Brownies masterpiece. Your plant-based badge is still valid.
This is tofu playing dress-up, giving big smoky energy while fooling carnivores at the dinner table like a seasoned drama queen.
And because restraint is overrated, we’re serving it with fudgy mocha brownies. Yes, ma’am—dinner and dessert got married.
The tofu’s marinated in bold, savory goodness while the brownies drip with espresso-kissed richness.
The combo is weird, wild, and so worth it.
So grab a whisk, fake some fish, and bake like a caffeinated goddess with zero regrets.
Baked Salmon with Mocha Brownies
This dish combines smoky baked tofu “salmon” with indulgent mocha brownies—a bold, sweet-savory vegan power move that’s shockingly satisfying.
Ingredients
For Vegan Baked “Salmon” (Tofu):
- 1 block extra-firm tofu 14 oz, pressed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 sheet nori crushed
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
For Mocha Brownies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup cane sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup brewed espresso cooled
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep tofu: Slice pressed tofu into fillets.
- Make marinade: Mix olive oil, soy sauce, syrup, tomato paste, paprika, garlic, crushed nori, and liquid smoke.
- Marinate tofu: Coat tofu well. Let sit for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bake tofu: Place tofu on lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. Set aside.
- Start brownies: Whisk flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder in a bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, combine espresso, coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla.
- Combine and fold: Add wet to dry. Mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake brownies: Pour into greased 8×8 pan. Bake 20 minutes. Cool.
- Serve together: Plate a tofu fillet with a mocha brownie. Light a candle. Pretend you’re on a Food Network show.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 370
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 14%
- Calcium: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Folate: 9%
- Potassium: 6%
Extra Notes / Tips
- Press tofu well—nobody likes soggy salmon cosplay.
- Crumbled nori adds that “from the sea” flair. Don’t skip it.
- Make brownies ahead to let the flavor settle in like good gossip.
- Espresso should be strong—if it doesn’t slap, it’s not coffee.
- Serve on a board, add berries or nuts, and casually pretend you’re a plant-based Martha Stewart.
