Dessert

Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

Name: Easy Vegan Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: ¾ cup of soft tofu; 2 teaspoons of mustard; 4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast; 1 ½ teaspoons of lemon juice; ½ cup of plain unsweetened plant-based milk; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 2 teaspoons of soy sauce; Pinch of paprika; Pinch of turmeric; Salt & pepper, to taste; 8 slices of bread or English muffins, toasted; 1 tomato, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, thinly sliced; Cayenne pepper, for garnishing; Paprika, for garnishing; Freshly ground black pepper, for garnishing

Bylina Carter November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

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Introduction

This easy vegan hollandaise sauce is a creamy, tangy alternative to the classic version, made without eggs or butter. Perfect for drizzling over toast, English muffins, or veggies, it comes together quickly using simple plant-based ingredients.

The image shows four open-faced avocado toast pieces on a white marbled surface. Each toast has three main layers: the bottom layer is a toast slice with a light brown, slightly crispy texture; the middle layer is a thick, round slice of bright red tomato; and the top layer is sliced avocado fanned out neatly with a smooth, green texture. On top, there is a creamy yellow sauce drizzled generously over the avocado and tomato, sprinkled with ground black pepper and a reddish spice powder, adding color contrast and texture. The edges of the sauce drip slightly over the layers, making the dish look rich and fresh. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

¾ cup of soft tofu
2 teaspoons of mustard

4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
1 ½ teaspoons of lemon juice

½ cup of plain unsweetened plant-based milk
1 tablespoon of olive oil

2 teaspoons of soy sauce
Pinch of paprika
Pinch of turmeric

Salt & pepper, to taste
8 slices of bread or English muffins, toasted (optional)
1 tomato, thinly sliced (optional)

1 avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
Cayenne pepper, for garnishing (optional)
Paprika, for garnishing (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper, for garnishing (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the soft tofu, mustard, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, plant-based milk, olive oil, soy sauce, paprika, and turmeric in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Warm the hollandaise sauce gently in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Optionally, assemble a sandwich by placing slices of tomato and avocado on each half of toasted bread or English muffins. Drizzle the warmed hollandaise sauce on top.
Step 4: Garnish the sauce with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use silken tofu for the creamiest texture and smoothest sauce.

Add a dash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.
Try swapping soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
Serve over steamed asparagus or roasted vegetables for a delicious twist.

Storage

Store any leftover hollandaise sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat, stirring frequently to avoid curdling. It may thicken when cold; add a splash of plant-based milk to loosen it when reheating.