Pumpkin Chia Mousse
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4.3
Pumpkin Chia Mousse
Description
This mousse blends canned or homemade pumpkin puree with a non-dairy milk base and chia seeds to add natural thickening and texture. Maple syrup sweetens the mixture, balanced by vanilla and pumpkin pie spice to enhance the autumnal flavors. The mixture is blended thoroughly before refrigeration, allowing the chia seeds to absorb liquid and form a creamy, gel-like consistency.
The mousse is portioned into servings and topped with crushed graham crackers, giving a pleasant crunchy contrast. Whipped topping or Greek yogurt can be added for extra creaminess and tang. The dessert is served chilled, offering a refreshing yet spiced treat.
The recipe is adjustable for different milk types or sweeteners, and the mousse can be prepared ahead to allow adequate chilling and setting time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup maple syrup pure
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 graham cracker sheets I used Annie's, full
- whipped topping for serving, or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a high powered blender or food processor add milk, pumpkin, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Blend on high until smooth. Taste and add more maple syrup or pumpkin pie spice if needed.
- Transfer mousse to a resealable container, cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- Crush the graham crackers. To do so you can process them in a mini-chopper or put them in a plastic baggie and roll over with a rolling pin.
- Scoop about 1/2 cup mousse into small ramekins. Top each serving with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs and whipped topping or Greek yogurt, if using. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use canned coconut milk for a creamier and thicker mousse texture.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with your preferred sweetener; stevia works for sugar-free versions.
- Chill the mousse for at least 3-4 hours to ensure proper thickening of chia seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe (without whipped topping) | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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