Strawberry Mousse

Recipes from Dietitian Jenn Messina

Jenn Messina is an experienced Registered Dietitian and a mom of two energetic kids. To her, food is life! It nourishes our bodies, minds, and spirits and connects us to each other and to our heritage.

After graduating from the University of British Columbia, she spent the last 16 years working as a Registered Dietitian with thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. With so much nutrition information on the web, it can be frustrating, confusing and overwhelming. Jenn became an RD because she is passionate about helping people and truly enjoys learning about your life, work, families, and diets.

Jenn Messina

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, try this Strawberry Mousse created by our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina.  It’s plant-based and vegan, comes together in five minutes … and also so delicious! 

 Servings: 4 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen strawberries

•  1 lemon (juice and zest)

•  1/3 cups maple syrup 

•  1 package soft tofu (300g) 

• 2 tsp vanilla 

•  2 tbsp coconut oil 

Instructions:

1. Over low heat gently sauté frozen strawberries until thawed

2. Add coconut oil to strawberry mixture until melted thoroughly.

3. Add tofu, strawberry mixture, lemon juice and zest, and maple syrup to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy

4. Pour strawberry mousse into small containers and chill 30 to 60 minutes until set.

5. Garnish with additional strawberries (optional)

Enjoy!