Chocolate cravings are often the downfall of healthy eating and weight loss plans, particularly when it comes to desserts.
While decadent chocolate cakes and creamy mousses can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet, one recipe creator has found a better option.
Best-selling author and nutritionist, Emily English (@emthenutritionist) claims this healthier chocolate mousse recipe provides all the flavour of a full-fat, sugar-filled dessert, without the classic ingredients.
After trying the viral tofu chocolate mousse recipe, Emily claimed that despite being “sceptical about these healthy takes on desserts”, this dish made with Clearspring silken tofu, is “worth the hype”.
According to Emily, the mousse isn’t just incredibly tasty, but also “high in protein, rich and satisfying”.
The secret to this delicious dessert is using tofu instead of cream and maple syrup instead of sugar.
This specific recipe combines rich melted dark chocolate, Clearspring award-winning Organic Japanese Silken Tofu (£1.75 in Sainsbury’s or £1.45 in Waitrose), maple syrup, and Clearspring’s Organic Japanese White Miso Paste, (sold by Ocado).
Tofu and miso are also readily available in other major supermarkets; you could use Yutaka Silken Tofu, which costs £2.20 from Tesco, or Yutaka White Miso Paste, which is £1.75 from Asda.
The unusual addition of Japanese staples – miso paste and tofu, creates a silky, thick texture that sets well in the fridge, according to Emily.
Method
A blender is essential for this delicious recipe and makes the whole process incredibly quick. Start by melting the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of boiling water, not letting it burn.
Next, break up the tofu and add it to the blender then pour in the slightly cooled melted chocolate.
Blitz the ingredients until smooth, then empty the contents of the blender into a bowl (or individual ramekins) to set in the fridge for one hour.
