Easy Pumpkin Chia Mousse

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This quick and easy pumpkin chia mousse is thick, creamy and lightly sweetened. Loaded with healthy fat and fiber this mousse makes for a satisfying, guilt-free dessert!

I’ve been a huge fan of chia seeds and chia pudding for years and I’ve made so many chia pudding recipes, but it wasn’t until recently that I started experimenting with making blended chia pudding that’s smooth and creamy. I don’t know why it’s taken me so long because I honestly think I like the texture of the blended chia pudding (aka chia mousse) over the tapioca-like texture of standard chia pudding. And that’s saying a lot, because I love chia pudding.

Two glasses of easy pumpkin chia mousse topped with greek yogurt and graham cracker crumbs.

What Are The Health Benefits of Chia Seeds?

Not only is the pumpkin chia mousse super easy to make, but the finished product also offers a creamy pumpkin dessert that will satisfy a sweet tooth without any guilt. It’s loaded with nutrients from the pumpkin and plenty of healthy fats and fiber from the chia seeds. Plus, chia seeds are a great source of plant-based protein, antioxidants, magnesium and potassium. Speaking of healthy fats and fiber, this chia mousse is super filling and unlike many sweet treats that have you craving more sugar an hour later, this actually leaves you feeling satisfied!

Here’s What You Need

  • non-dairy milk – I used almond milk but your favorite non-dairy milk will work just fine. Canned coconut milk would make for an extra thick and creamy mousse.
  • pumpkin – a perfect combination of earthy and sweet, I love pumpkin! You can make your own pumpkin puree or use store-bought, just be sure to pick up pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, as it’s loaded with extra sugars. Here are some ideas to use up the leftover pumpkin puree.
  • chia seeds – blending chia seeds gives them the ultimate creamy and smooth texture! You can use black or white chia seeds but I used black in this recipe.
  • maple syrup – my favorite natural sweetener, brings just the right amount of sweetness to the pumpkin.
  • vanilla – a flavor enhancer, you can skip if you’d prefer or if you don’t have it on hand.
  • pumpkin pie spice – you can use store-bought or make your own pumpkin pie spice!
  • sea salt – enhances all the flavors by bringing them together.
  • graham crackers – a great addition as they add a nice crunchy texture and make this taste even more like pumpkin pie!
  • Greek yogurt – add a boost of protein with Greek yogurt or top with whipped topping for an extra special treat.

Pumpkin Chia Mousse Variations

The best part about this pumpkin chia mousse is that it can easily be tweaked to meet the needs of those with special diets!

  • Gluten-free – omit the graham crackers or use gluten-free graham crackers.
  • Vegan – use dairy-free yogurt or dairy-free whipped topping like coconut milk whipped cream.
  • Sugar-free – sub the maple syrup for stevia.
  • Protein powder – want to boost the protein? Add protein powder! Keep in mind that you may need to add additional non-dairy milk.
Two glasses of pumpkin chia mousse topped with greek yogurt and graham cracker crumbs.

Steps to Make Chia Mousse

Making chia mousse is so simple – no really! Simply add your non-dairy milk, pumpkin, chia seeds, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt to a high-powered blender and blend away! You can also use a food processor. Transfer to an air-tight container and chill for at least 3-4 hours and then serve with crushed graham crackers and yogurt or whipped topping on top and voila! You’ll be enjoying delicious, smooth, creamy pumpkin chia mousse.

How to Store

You can store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. It’s best to keep the toppings in separate containers and add them right before you serve.

Spoonful of easy pumpkin chia mouse with some yogurt and graham cracker crumbs.

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Pumpkin Chia Mousse

This quick and easy pumpkin chia mousse is thick, creamy and lightly sweetened. Loaded with healthy fat and fiber this mousse makes for a satisfying, guilt-free dessert!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients  

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

  • I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk but canned coconut milk would work great too and make for extra thick and creamy mousse.
  • I used maple syrup for sweetening the mousse but you can use your favorite sweetener and if you want a sugar-free version you can use stevia.
  • Recipe adapted from Clean Eating Magazine Spiced Pumpkin Mousse.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe (without whipped topping) | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 104mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin chia mousse, pumpkin pie mousse
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39 Comments

  1. This looks fantastic! I am not a fan of pumpkin pie but I do love every other pumpkin dessert. I will definitely bookmark this one.

  2. Those look delicious!! I am making my very first pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving (not for me but for family) but that is such a nice twist on an original favorite!

  3. Ooh, Brittany, this looks so good! I am going to try to make myself a single serving version because I’m sure I’d eat the whole batch! 😉

  4. That recipe looks delicious. I have been looking for a good pumpkin recipe. I might just have to try this one! thanks!

  5. This looks like a perfect dessert for the season! I too like to play around with recipes before making them for a party. It allows me to get the ingredient mix just right for those that I’m serving. With this recipe in particular, I would like to try using a few spoonfuls of Kellogg’s FiberPlus(R) Caramel Pecan Crunch cereal instead of graham crackers to top it off. I think this would be a great way to use up the last of my cereal before the week is over.

  6. Yum! I always forget about using silken tofu for whipping up mousses…I think I’ll grab some next time I’m at the store and make this 🙂

  7. This looks like a great dessert. I was planning on making pumpkin pie for my relatives; maybe pumpkin mousse, too, wouldn’t be a bad thing 🙂

    1. I’m going to make a traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving as well, but you can never have too many pumpkin options. 🙂

    1. Thanks Katie. I feel like I still have a ways to go with my photography knowledge but I can definitely see the difference between my photos now and the ones I was posting 3 years ago!

  8. looks delicious! Ah can’t wait for the holiday! 🙂 These blog posts are making me feel like it already passed haha

  9. Just give me a bucket of this and I’ll be good. 😉 Do you think I could just use non-dairy yogurt do make this vegan? I hear SoDelicious makes a greek yogurt version now!

  10. I love how this is indulgent but still healthy and easy. I’ll be whipping up a batch of this tomorrow!

  11. I made this shortly after you posted it and it was really wonderful. It was wonderfully creamy with delicious pumpkin pie flavor, but not too sweet. I will definitely make it again. Thank you!

    1. Yes! I love adding protein powder to chia pudding. You might just need to add a little extra almond milk…. depending on how thick your protein powder is! 🙂

      1. 5 stars
        I ground my chia seeds in a coffee/spice grinder. I don’t have a mighty mixer. Then I added the chia with the other ingredients. It turned out smooth and delicious 😋

  12. 5 stars
    This was a hit in my household! Love chia seeds so much more when they’re blended, and you can never go wrong with pumpkin.

    1. Woo!! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed this chia mousse, Sam! Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!

  13. 5 stars
    This recipe is the BOMB! Taste just like a pumpkin pie! The blending of the chia seeds makes such a creamy and whipped texture. Loved it and highly recommend!

  14. 5 stars
    I prepared this recipe a little differently than the instructions since I made it the morning of, and didn’t want to wait 3 hours 🙂 instead of raw chia seeds and milk, I used prepared chia pudding, about 1 3/4 cups, and then added the rest of the ingredients as instructed. I had to let the vitamin work a bit to get it to blend, but it did work! The result was delicious after just letting it chill isn’t he fridge for 20 minutes or so. Highly recommend this recipe, even if you are short on time and have some prepared chia pudding on hand!!

    1. Woo!! So happy to hear this recipe was a success even with your modifications. Thanks for the review, Natalie! I really appreciate it.