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
Executive Chef Jason Graham of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, Vista, CA
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 coffee 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
From Red Mountain Resort
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
From Red Mountain Resort
(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.
