Chocolate Chia Mousse
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Published Feb 13, 2019, Updated Mar 18, 2024
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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 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 seedy texture, try blending it!
Why I Love Chia Pudding
- It’s ridiculously easy to make.
- It’s packed with nutrients! Chia seeds are a great source of healthy fats and fiber… read: they’ll keep you satisfied for hours! Read all chia benefits.
- 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 extract
- 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.
Wow, I was skeptical, but this is really good. I feel like I’m eating Jello chocolate pudding, which I LOVED as a child. Thank you for the recipe!
Excellent! I am so excited to hear this recipe turned out great and you are loving it! Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I truly appreciate it!
I loved the flavor but I was unsure about the texture. It had a ‘gluey’ texture. Any ideas in what I could change or is this the expected texture
Hi Kim – Sounds like you might need to add a bit more liquid to the mixture. Glad you enjoyed these, let me know how they turn out if you give them another try!
Love this recipe! I do not use blender and use only 5T chia seeds and 2T syrup. I eat maybe 1/3 cup at a time with Land of Lakes whipped cream. Yummy!
Delicious! I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying this recipe, Vicky. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!
I love this recipe! I’ve been coming back to it for years because it’s the best chocolate chia seed pudding recipe I’ve tried. I also like to use ground chia seeds to ensure that the pudding gets smooth without the use of a high powered blender.
Thanks for a great, simple recipe for a healthy snack/dessert!
Ah this is great, Ashli! I am glad you are loving this recipe. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
This was my first time trying Chia Pudding and it was delish!! I let it sit for 3 hours and tried it without blending the seeds – so good! Can’t wait to try it blended!! I added raspberries and blueberries to this little treat.
YUM! The best snack and so filling, Teri. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, it means so much to me!
I love this pudding so much! Blending the chia seeds…total game changer. Perfection topped with banana and strawberries. This will always be in my fridge from this day forth. All 3 servings – MINE! Can’t wait to enjoy it again tomorrow! Thank you! ❤️
So glad you loved this recipe, Robyn! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review! I so appreciate it.
Delicious! Topped with banana and blueberries.
So very yum. I only used 3T of Blue Agave Syrup and a small banana which brought such a delish flavor! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Karleen. Thanks for making it and for leaving a review. I so appreciate it!
very clear and good article easy to understand. Thank you
Incredibly satisfying for chocolate lovers who are seeking a healthier dessert. I’m impressed. My 5 yr old loves it, my skeptical 8 yr old loves it, my hubby loves it. I love it! Great work! Thank you!
Woo! So glad this is a family hit! Thank you for leaving a review Tia, I appreciate it!