Description
A creamy and decadent Chocolate Chia Pudding Mousse made with dairy-free milk, chia seeds, cacao powder, and natural sweeteners. This easy no-cook dessert is blended until smooth and chilled to perfection, then topped with coconut whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a healthy, vegan chocolate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- Coconut whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Chopped nuts
- Strawberries (or other fruit)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the dairy-free milk, chia seeds, cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-powered blender.
- Blend: Blend on high for about one minute or until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth, ensuring the chia seeds are evenly incorporated.
- Chill: Transfer the blended pudding to a bowl, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the chia seeds to swell and the mousse to thicken.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the chocolate chia mousse topped with a dollop of coconut whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, and fresh strawberries or your choice of fruit.
Notes
- This mousse offers a healthier, vegan-friendly alternative to traditional chocolate mousse while still satisfying chocolate cravings.
- Ensure to use a high-powered blender for a smoother texture.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with other liquid sweeteners like agave or honey (if not vegan).
- Chilling time is essential for the chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and thicken to pudding consistency.
- Top with your favorite nuts and fruits for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
