Chocolate Chia Mousse
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Easy chocolate chia mousse that takes only 10 minutes to make. Perfect for breakfast, dessert. Gluten-free and vegan.
This chocolate chia mousse is very similar to my basic chia seed pudding recipe, but we’re blending everything in a high-powered blender which gives the chia pudding a mousse-like consistency. So pro tip: if you’ve been intrigued by the nutrient-packed chia pudding, but don’t love the texture, try blending it!
Why I Love Chia Pudding
- It’s very easy to make.
- There are countless flavor combinations. (Try this pumpkin chia mousse if you’re a pumpkin fan!)
- Chia pudding basically allows you to eat dessert any time of day. It’s thick and creamy like regular pudding but the nutrition facts make it acceptable to eat for breakfast, snacks or dessert.
- Chia pudding is an awesome meal-prep option because it will stay good in the fridge for 5-7 days!
How to Make Chocolate Chia Mousse
This chocolate chia mousse is a little different than most of the chia pudding recipes on EBF because it’s blended! Blending the chia pudding makes it extra thick, smooth and creamy and more of a real “pudding” consistency.
To make it, you simply add all your chia pudding ingredients into a 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 topping with your favorite toppings and eating.
One tip: if you don’t have a high-powered blender you can always buy pre-ground chia seeds or grind them yourself using a coffee grinder.
I recently made a double batch of this chocolate chia pudding so you better believe I’ll be enjoying it after dinner tonight… and maybe even for breakfast.
More Chia Pudding Recipes You Might Like:
- Basic Chia Pudding
- Mango Chia Pudding
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Kiwi Chia Pudding
- Breakfast Chia Pudding
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- Banana Split Chia Pudding
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Protein Chia Pudding
Do More with Chia Seeds! Check Out These Recipes:
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Chocolate Chia Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 6 Tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup maple syrup, honey or sweetener of choice*
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- toppings of choice: fresh berries, chocolate chips, nuts
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.
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Notes
- If you don’t have a high-powered blender your chia pudding might not get as smooth and creamy and will have the texture of regular chia pudding, similar to tapioca pudding.
- Use stevia or monkfruit sweetener instead of maple syrup or honey for a low-sugar option.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Equipment
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tried this recipe however i increase the cocoa powder to 4 tablespoon it was delicious
I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe!! Thanks for making it. 🙂
This was so easy to whip up for me and my daughter and it was delicious as well! Love how we incorporated the chia seeds to give it that nice texture!! Great recipe!
Gabriela
Oh my! This recipe is to die for! So beautifully rich and creamy. Even my hubby went crazy for it.
Ah yay! So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Mary! Thanks for the review 🙂
I enjoyed this very much. Originally found your site for your easy Chia pudding which I make all the time. Tried the Chocolate with walnuts on top – delish!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying this chia pudding recipe, Susan! Thanks for making it and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
Omg this taste just like brownie batter!!! I added Walnuts and blueberries to mine and it was so good!!!!!
Woo!! So pumped you loved this recipe, Amy. Thanks for the review!
Needing some extra mojo today so this chia pudding sounded perfect. I added nut butter, sliced almonds and some Truvani protein for the perfect pick me up. Decadent and delicious
So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Teresa! Love the toppings you used! Thanks so much for the review 🙂
This chia pudding is sooo yummy!! Blending up all the ingredients, including the chia seeds, makes the texture so rich and creamy!! Such a great and super tasty dessert!!
Woo!! So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Taylor! Thanks so much for trying it and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
This is the best chia pudding recipe! Blending makes all the difference. Taste like dessert.
Woo!! So glad you enjoyed this chocolate chia pudding, Melissa! Thanks so much for the review 🙂
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I haven’t had that issue before. Did you change anything about the recipe? I’m glad you enjoyed the taste and that you’re a fan of the pumpkin chia mousse as well!