Chocolate mousse made healthy. I am serious. I cannot tell you how many times I have served this recipe to unsuspecting dinner guests who 1) loved it, and 2) had no idea that the eggs and cream had been substituted with a very healthy alternative.

I call this mousse “healthy” for two reasons –  and these two reasons correspond to the two main ingredients: silken tofu and dark chocolate. Both good for you. Dark chocolate (in moderation, of course) is full of flavonoids, which have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and cancer. Research also suggests that dark chocolate may lower stress. Tofu is a low fat, low cholesterol and low calorie food that also happens to be high in protein. Ready to try it? Here’s the recipe… read more »