Dessert Recipes

TGIF! After your workout today, kick off your weekend with a sweet treat. These exquisite recipes are inspired by the finest spas and restaurants around the world.

Mocha Mousse

Total time 10 minutes plus chilling

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp Kahlúa
• 4 tsp Instant coffee granules
• 36 ounces extra-firm silken tofu
• ¾ cup agave nectar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
•  4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon,

In saucepan on low, heat 3 tablespoons Kahlúa. Add 4 teaspoons instant-coffee granules; stir to dissolve. In food processor, combine 36 ounces extra-firm silken tofu, ¾ cup agave nectar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and coff’ee mixture.
Process 6 minutes, or until smooth. Spoon into bowls; refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with whipped cream, raspberries, and mint leaves, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Pumpkin Mousse

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews unsalted raw
• ½ cup pecan pieces, raw
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ½ cup FruitSweet (or agave syrup, maple syrup or honey)
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon cloves, ground
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

combine all ingredients in blender; puree on high speed until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to transfer the mixture into half cup creme brulee ramekins or into a pastry bag; chill to refrigerator temperature and then enjoy. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon and a sprig of mint.

Nutritional Key: Calories/Carbs/Proteins/Fat/Fiber 230.61/23.88g/3.59g/14.71g/2.26g

Servings: 8

Tofu Ambrosia with Cantaloupe and Honeydew

(Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups cantaloupe, ¼” diced
• 2 cups honeydew, ¼” diced
• 1 cup tofu whipped cream (recipe below)
• TOFU WHIPPED CREAM INGREDIENTS:
• 8 oz. soft tofu
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp. agave syrup
• 1 tsp. orange peel, grated
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla
• Dash nutmeg, ground

DIRECTIONS:

Blend all tofu whipped cream ingredients in a food processor or with a mixer.
Toss tofu whipped cream with cantaloupe and honeydew.