Chocolate Chia Mousse
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4.6
Chocolate Chia Mousse
Description
Chocolate Chia Mousse combines unsweetened vanilla almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup for sweetness, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Using a high-powered blender until the chia seeds are nearly undetectable results in a smooth, creamy texture that resembles traditional mousse rather than grainy pudding.
The final texture is rich and silky, thanks to the blending technique that incorporates the chia seeds evenly throughout the liquid. The slight nutty flavor of chia blends with the chocolate and vanilla to produce a balanced dessert. If consumed immediately, it remains creamy and light, while refrigeration firm ups the mousse into a denser pudding-like consistency.
This chocolate mousse is flexible for toppings such as fresh berries, chocolate chips, or nuts, adding texture contrast. It suits those seeking a plant-based or lower-sugar dessert option when sweetened moderately.
If a high-powered blender is unavailable, the mousse will have a more typical chia pudding texture with seed grittiness. Alternative sweeteners like stevia or monkfruit can be used for reduced sugar versions without changing the preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened vanilla
- 6 Tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup maple syrup honey or sweetener of choice*
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- berries chocolate chips, nuts, for topping, fresh
Instructions
- Add almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt into a high powered blender. Start at a low setting on your blender (variable on the Vitamix) and progress to high. Blend until chia seeds are almost undetectable and mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender with a spatula if needed.
- Chia pudding should be thick and ready to enjoy so you can top with your favorite toppings and dive in or if you like your chocolate pudding cold, transfer to a resealable container, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours to chill before eating.
Notes
- Using a high-powered blender yields a smoother, creamier mousse texture.
- If you don't have a high-powered blender, expect a typical chia pudding texture with noticeable seeds.
- Stevia or monkfruit sweeteners can replace maple syrup for a lower sugar option.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 of recipe (without toppings) | |
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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