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Heart Healthy Berries and Chocolate Sauce Recipe

                   
Berries and Chocolate Sauce
Whip up a simple but elegant dessert that’s made from silken tofu, cocoa powder, dark brown sugar, and a fruit medley. Velvety chocolate sauce poured over fresh berries is a heart-healthy way to soothe your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 oz silken tofu
2 oz dark chocolate, melted
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp packed dark brown sugar
2 tsp instant espresso coffee granules
1 cup hot water
1 Tbsp honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups fresh mixed berries
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Directions
Step 1

In a blender, combine the tofu, melted chocolate, cocoa powder and brown sugar. Blend for about 1 minute, or until finely ground.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, stir instant espresso into hot water until it is dissolved. Add the honey and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat. To the blender, add the coffee mixture and vanilla. Blend until sauce is smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until chilled (at least 2 hours).

Step 3

Stir before serving over fresh berries.

Servings: 8
Calories: 103
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup fruit, 2 1/2 Tbsp sauce
Per serving:
calories:103
total fat:3g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:1mg
total carb:18g
fibers:3g
proteins:1g

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Heart Healthy Berries and Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 oz silken tofu
2 oz dark chocolate, melted
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp packed dark brown sugar
2 tsp instant espresso coffee granules
1 cup hot water
1 Tbsp honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups fresh mixed berries
Directions
Step 1

In a blender, combine the tofu, melted chocolate, cocoa powder and brown sugar. Blend for about 1 minute, or until finely ground.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, stir instant espresso into hot water until it is dissolved. Add the honey and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat. To the blender, add the coffee mixture and vanilla. Blend until sauce is smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until chilled (at least 2 hours).

Step 3

Stir before serving over fresh berries.

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