June 4, 2015

Chocolate-Orange Mousse

By cancerconnect

This rich and decadent-tasting chocolate dessert has been creatively revised to deliver all the flavor and silky texture of a traditional chocolate mousse, with fewer calories and less fat.

Ingredients
¾ cup dark chocolate pieces
12 oz. low fat soft (silken) tofu
2 Tbsp. orange liqueur
Grated orange zest
Fat free whip topping

Directions

1. Melt chocolate pieces (either on medium heat in the microwave or stove top in a double boiler over medium-high heat).

2. Place melted chocolate, tofu, and orange liqueur in blender; blend until smooth.

3. Divide mousse into 8 smaller serving cups or dishes.

4. Garnish with whip topping and orange zest.

Serves:  6
Calories per serving:  200
Calorie equivalent to:  2 oz. of protein, 1 carbohydrate, 1 fat

Recipe courtesy California Health and Longevity Institute.

Tags: Dessert