Sweet Ways to Celebrate Soy Foods Month in April

Ankeny, Iowa, March 13, 2026— Soy foods make it easy treat yourself well, with satisfying recipes that combine nutrition and indulgence. Soy foods are traditional in Asian cultures, and now they’re gathering new fans globally. Soy Foods Month is the time to celebrate the culinary and health benefits of this sustainably grown, high-quality plant protein. For protein fans, versatile soy ingredients like silken tofu provide approximately 8½ grams of complete plant protein per 3-oz. serving.

The Soyfoods Council helps you enjoy more soy, with the latest addition to its free, downloadable digital cookbooks and brochures. Soy Sweet Indulgences: 12 Celebration Dessert Hits can see you through the whole year with seasonal dessert ideas. Dessert recipes such as Raspberry Fool, Chocolate Tofu Ice Cream and Silky Lemon Tofu Pudding are as simple to make as they are satisfying.

Raspberry Fool is a soy spin on the classic English dessert made with berries and whipped cream. Its base is Tofu Whipped Cream that reduces saturated fat and adds protein to the classic recipe without altering the texture or taste. To make the whipped cream, combine 1 cup heavy (whipping) cream and ¼ cup powdered sugar in a mixer bowl and whip until it stands in stiff peaks. Remove to another bowl; in mixer bowl add soft silken tofu and beat until it has a creamy texture. Return whipped cream to the bowl and beat until the two mixtures are well combined. For Raspberry Fool, add raspberries to a bowl with 2 Tablespoons of powdered sugar and mash with a fork. Add 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract. Fold mashed berry mixture into tofu whipped cream until it is evenly distributed. Garnish with fresh berries if desired.

Chocolate Tofu Ice Cream elevates the homemade ice cream experience. The recipe features a combination of 8 oz. of drained soft silken tofu, 2 cups chocolate soymilk and an envelope of unflavored gelatin, which is enjoying a rise in popularity as an ingredient. To make tofu ice cream, soften gelatin by sprinkling over ¼ cup water by microwaving it for 15-20 seconds. Stir in one cup of chocolate soy milk.  Add tofu and remaining cup of chocolate soymilk to blender container. Blend until smooth. Add gelatin mixture along with ½ cup chocolate syrup, ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla to container. Blend and place in ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.

Silky Lemon Tofu Pudding is a two-ingredient dessert made in a blender. Simply combine a 10-oz. jar of lemon curd with a 12.3-ounce package of firm silken tofu. Blend until smooth. To serve, top pudding with tofu whipped cream and fresh berries, or add to individual size graham cracker pie crusts.

Visit The Soyfoods Council website at www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com for cooking tips, recipes and the latest research on soy foods and your health. You can download the free digital dessert brochurefor additional family friendly and party-worthy recipe ideas.

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About soyfoods and sustainability: Sustainability is a soy tradition. U. S. soybean farmers have been practicing sustainable agriculture methods for decades. Currently, 95% of U.S. soy growers are committed to sustainable farming practices and partner with the USDA to implement conservation programs. Soyfoods may play a significant role as a source of protein that minimally contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in comparison to other protein sources.

About the Soyfoods Council: The Soyfoods Council is a non-profit organization, created and funded by Iowa soybean farmers, providing a complete resource to increase awareness  of soyfoods, educate and inform media, healthcare professionals, consumers and the retail and foodservice markets about the many benefits of Soyfoods.