High-Protein Chocolate Mousse

It's Vegetarian Awareness Month! Start the festivities with this healthful dessert that features 9 grams of protein per serving! This sweet treat is a perfect vehicle for plant protein...Chocolate MousseServes: 4 | Serving Size: 1 cupIngredients:

• 1 box (12 ounces) silken tofu
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups assorted berries: sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.
• Nonfat whipped cream

Directions:

1. Purée tofu, sugar, and cocoa powder in a food processor. Divide between four tall glasses.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve or proceed to the next step right away.
3. Mash the berries in a medium bowl and divide the mixture among four glasses, placing the berries on top of the chocolate mousse.
4. Top each glass with 2 tablespoons of nonfat whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Information:

• Serves 4. Each 1-cup serving has 311 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 192 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 32 g sugar, and 9 g protein.
• Each serving also contains 8% DV vitamin A, 156% DV vitamin C, 6% DV calcium, and 5% DV iron.

Chef’s Tips:

• For a chocolate lover’s delight, skip the berries and garnish the whipped cream with chocolate shavings, as pictured here.
• Be sure to use silken tofu and not firm or extra-firm options. Only silken tofu will yield the proper texture in the finished dessert.

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