http://delicioustv.com/2007/05/tofu-cannoli-with-chocolate-bits/ Eat green and live well Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:44:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://delicioustv.com/2007/05/tofu-cannoli-with-chocolate-bits/comment-page-1/#comment-409 BB Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:01:21 +0000 http://www.delicioustv.com/blog/?p=85#comment-409 Where do you get vegan cannoli shells? Do you know a brand name? I want to make this!! Where do you get vegan cannoli shells? Do you know a brand name? I want to make this!!

]]> http://delicioustv.com/2007/05/tofu-cannoli-with-chocolate-bits/comment-page-1/#comment-410 Chef Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:18:16 +0000 http://www.delicioustv.com/blog/?p=85#comment-410 Not at all, yours is a valid question. This recipe is most certainly lower in fat than it's dairy based cousin and because it's made with tofu it's also cholesterol free. The dark chocolate bits are both optional and minimal and do contain flavonoids which are antioxidants. The benefits of chocolate of course depend on which chocolate you choose, and I have chosen a good one, but the whole topic is worth looking into if you are interested. You also have the option to swap out the chocolate with nuts if desired. The cannoli shells I purchase are in fact fried, in pure vegetable oil, but a baked shell is available. The sugar content is about two teaspoons per cannoil, which for a dessert of this nature is pretty good. So the question is, is this dessert healthy or good for you? It's healthier and better for you than it's dairy counterpart. While I have improved on the fat, fiber, cholesterol and sugar content, I always fall on the side of moderation. I stress in all of my programs when it comes to dessert, even those prepared with an emphasis on utilizing healthier ingredients, that part of the meal is a treat and should always be considered and consumed as such. Thanks for writing, and I hope you try this recipe, it really is quite good. Not at all, yours is a valid question. This recipe is most certainly lower in fat than it’s dairy based cousin and because it’s made with tofu it’s also cholesterol free. The dark chocolate bits are both optional and minimal and do contain flavonoids which are antioxidants. The benefits of chocolate of course depend on which chocolate you choose, and I have chosen a good one, but the whole topic is worth looking into if you are interested. You also have the option to swap out the chocolate with nuts if desired. The cannoli shells I purchase are in fact fried, in pure vegetable oil, but a baked shell is available. The sugar content is about two teaspoons per cannoil, which for a dessert of this nature is pretty good. So the question is, is this dessert healthy or good for you? It’s healthier and better for you than it’s dairy counterpart. While I have improved on the fat, fiber, cholesterol and sugar content, I always fall on the side of moderation. I stress in all of my programs when it comes to dessert, even those prepared with an emphasis on utilizing healthier ingredients, that part of the meal is a treat and should always be considered and consumed as such. Thanks for writing, and I hope you try this recipe, it really is quite good.

]]> http://delicioustv.com/2007/05/tofu-cannoli-with-chocolate-bits/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Aviva Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:10:29 +0000 http://www.delicioustv.com/blog/?p=85#comment-411 I apologize if this sounds rude, but how exactly is low in fat or good for you? Is it the deep fried cannoli shells, the sugar, the chocolate....? On the plus side, I'm sure it tastes delicious! I apologize if this sounds rude, but how exactly is low in fat or good for you? Is it the deep fried cannoli shells, the sugar, the chocolate….? On the plus side, I’m sure it tastes delicious!

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