Light Mocha Mousse

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.

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.

Other good flavors in this dessert 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.

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Mocha Mousse from Eating Light 400 Calories or Less

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Mocha Mousse

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

 

• 3 tablespoons Kahlua
• 4 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• 36 ounces extra-firm silken tofu
• 3/4 cup agave nectar
• 1/4 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, 3/4 cup agave nectar, 1/4 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”.

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