Lush summer berries with delicate floral notes--this light, simple, vegan berry mousse with floral notes is the perfect sweet ending to a summer evening!

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I don’t know about you, but mid-July, it’s like a switch has been flipped, and we’re feeling bombarded with Back-to-School messaging. Of course, it’s great to be prepared, but the suddenness of the marketing feels not OK! We still have some bright flecks of summer left, and I want to catch every one, if just to bask in the feeling of easygoing days.

This pinkalicious vegan mousse blends silken tofu and a splash of coconut milk to offer smooth, protein-rich creaminess. Whipped up with a simple syrup that incorporates your favorite floral teas (I love Organic India’s Sweet Rose and Hibiscus Tea Infusions ) alongside fresh raspberries, strawberries, or a berry blend—you can even toss some pitted cherries in there--the light, mousse-like texture is sublime.

Flower Power with Tulsi

All Organic India Tea Infusions harness the power of adaptogenic herb Tulsi. Regarded in Ayurveda as an “elixir of life”, Tulsi (Holy Basil) offers a host of potent wellness benefits and used to promote longevity. Both our ORGANIC INDIA Tulsi Hibiscus and Tulsi Sweet Rose Tea Infusions offer all the benefits of Tulsi, finely balanced with distinct fragrance and flavor plus their own special health supports. These floral essences lend a refined elegance to the natural, childhood delight of a classic pudding--perfect for company, yet cleanly nutritious enough for a light snack, maybe even a special breakfast!

Frozen berries will work just as well in this lovely dairy-free mousse, year-round.Also, feel free to go pure berry and leave out the tea. I highly recommend giving the floral essences a try, however—they lend a refined elegance to the natural, childhood delight of a classic pudding, a cleanly nutritious treat for everyone.

Savoring Summer

Back-to-school always seems to hit too soon, and this summer the shift is especially momentous. Chef F—sweet little monkey who tossed and stirred the vegetables in the slow cooker from before he was even 1—is ascending to middle school. He’s so very nervous, and so am I. I know he’ll be great. He’ll stay true to his authentic, focused, introspective, compassionate, talented self, and he’ll transform. What I don’t know is, how will I handle the next big leap in being left behind?

We’ll figure it out, as we always do. Because, what choice is there? He deserves to be celebrated for where he is right now, as the now evolves, as do we all. Right now, I’m going to choose to let worry simmer if it must without too much attention. I’m going to to inhale the shared moments exactly as they are, and to revel in the uplifting, soft color, fragrance, and simplicity of this easy mousse. Enjoy!

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Author: Wendy McMillan

PinkFloral Mousse

Lush summer berries with delicate floral notes--this light and simple dessert is the perfect sweet ending to a summer evening.

Ingredients

2 tea bags with floral flavor (I love ORGANIC INDIA Hibiscus and Sweet Rose teas, one of each)
½ Cup boiled water
½ Cup monkfruit sugar or other sweetener of choice for a simple syrup
16 ounces silken tofu
½ Cup full fat coconut milk (firm top part only, or mixed liquid) or coconut cream
1 Cup fresh raspberries, strawberries, or a mix, plus additional for serving

Instructions

Make a simple syrup: Add tea bags to ½ Cup boiled water in a small saucepan and let steep for several minutes. Give each tea bag a squeeze and remove. Bring tea back to a low boil. Stir in monkfruit sugar, or sugar of choice, until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
Transfer syrup to a high speed blender or food processor. Add tofu, coconut milk, and berries and blend for several minutes until achieving a smooth, mousse-like texture. Chill at least one hour before serving. Garnish with fresh berries and mint sprigs, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

243

Fat

9 g

Sat. Fat

6 g

Carbs

38 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

37 g

Sugar

34 g

Protein

6 g

Sodium

36 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

Pink Floral Mousse