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Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Tofu Mousse

Creamy, smooth and dreamy

chocolate espresso tofu mousse

Do you have 80 calories to spare for a creamy chocolate dessert? This creative recipe calls for tofu, bananas and dark, bittersweet chocolate. Blend them all up into a sweet treat that can stave off your wildest chocolate cravings.

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Ingredients

12 oz. extra firm tofu
2 ripe bananas
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 oz. 70% cocoa dark bittersweet chocolate
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon, 2 teaspoons agave nectar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Place tofu in food processor and blend until creamy.
  2. Add bananas and process until smooth.
  3. In a saucepan, heat chocolate to melt. Add espresso powder.
  4. Add chocolate mixture to tofu along with remaining
    ingredients and process in food processor until smooth.
  5. Transfer to individual dishes or a large bowl to serve.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Makes 12 servings. Serving = 1/4 cup.

Calories: 80
Sodium: 0mg
Sugars: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrate: 9g

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