Name: Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon adobo sauce (- from a can of chipotle in adobo (sauce only), make sure it's gluten free); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 14 ounces extra firm tofu ( drained and pressed); Salt

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This easy sweet and spicy Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu is crispy on the outside. Perfect for a salad or sandwich.

Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu on a sheet pan.

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Here I've combined maple syrup and adobo sauce to create my favorite flavor combination - sweet and spicy. This Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu is just that.

Baking tofu is a great hands-off way to prepare tofu. After draining and pressing your tofu and preparing a marinade, there's not a lot to do.

Baking tofu is a whole lot cheaper than store-bought baked tofu and you can control the ingredients. Many packaged baked tofu products have gluten, so making your own is a great way for those of us who are gluten intolerant to be able to enjoy it.

There are so many different flavors that you can make, many of which you won't find in the stores. Customize the flavors to your liking, as I have done here.

If you love the combination of maple and chipotle as much as I do, check out my Maple Chipotle Cashews, my Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps, or my Chipotle Black Bean Dip. They all combine maple and chipotle.

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❤️ Why You'll Love It

It is sweet and spicy.
It's an easy hands-off recipe that you can use in so many ways. Add it to fusion tacos, a sandwich, or a salad.
It's cheaper than store-bought baked tofu.

🧾 Ingredients

Tofu: I used extra firm tofu packaged in water in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You could also use firm tofu.
Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could use another sweetener, but it will completely change the flavor profile. Maple and chipotle peppers go wonderfully together.
Chipotle in adobo sauce: I used the adobo sauce because you don't have to blend the chipotle pepper. By using the adobo sauce instead of the chipotle peppers themselves, the tofu isn't too spicy. If you are gluten free, make sure to read labels, some brands contain gluten. You could also use chipotle powder.
Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Drain and press the tofu to get the water out. If you do not have a tofu press, you can place the tofu in between a clean towel and place a heavy object on top, like a cast iron skillet.