This recipe for Light Mocha Mousse is originally from a Woman's Day special low calorie recipe collection. It's definitely a good one and fairly light, with 208 calories and 11 grams of protein per serving.

Eating Light Mocha Mousse — Light Mocha Mousse with Tofu

Light Mocha Mousse with Silken Tofu

If you are wondering where all the protein in this dessert comes from, it's from silken extra-firm tofu. If you've ever tried cream pie or mousse made with tofu, then you already know how well it works in these kinds of things. The key is using the silken variety, which is pretty easy to find these days. If you don't see it in the produce section, check the Asian foods aisle. Usually it's refrigerated, but Mori-Nu also sells tofu that's packed in boxes and does not require refrigeration.

Other good flavors come from Kahlua, cocoa powder, agave, and coffee. I have not yet tried it with cinnamon, but I'm sure it would be excellent if you are craving the chocolate cinnamon combo.

Recipe

Mocha Mousse from Eating Light 400 Calories or Less

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Mocha Mousse

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Kahlua

4 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
36 ounces extra-firm silken tofu
¾ cup agave nectar

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of cinnamon I omitted

Instructions

In saucepan on low, heat 3 Tbsp. Kahlua. Add 4 tsp. instant-coffee granules; stir to dissolve.
In food processor, combine 36 oz. drained extra-firm silken tofu, ¾ cup agave nectar, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 4 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon (if using), and coffee mixture. Process 6 minutes or until smooth. Spoon mousse into bowls; refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with whipped cream, raspberries, and mint leaves, if desired.

Notes

Cook time refers to the chill time. For the tofu, make sure you use the kind that says "silken".

Comments

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gloria

January 11, 2013 at 12:45 am

Tofu chocolate kahlua mousse! We are kind of dieting at my house. I'll bet I could fool my husband with this one!!
Lisa Ernst

January 10, 2013 at 3:39 pm

Its been a while since I used tofu for mousse or pie, but have a great vegan tofu pumpkin pie where you'd never guess there was tofu in it. I'll have to give this a try sometime, but i might "rich" it up with some melted chocolate chips. 🙂 I do usually get the extra firm version.