Chocolate Chia Mousse
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Published Feb 13, 2019, Updated May 28, 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 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 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.
I needed a reminder to trust the process because it looked very liquidy at first! Suddenly it changed and thickened up and oh my gosh. It is delicious. I ate one serving immediately with a few chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. MMM!! Hoping my toddler likes it too.
Oh yay! I’m so glad this recipe was a hit. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
We have loved this recipe in the past but hadn’t made it in a while. Today was the day we made it again, and it’s definitely still a well loved recipe in our family! It always leaves a lot of residual in the blender, so we used the residual (plus some extra cocoa powder) to make a chocolate version of your date shake recipe (which we all LOVE). 10/10 it was a hit too!
YUM! I am so glad you are loving this recipe and it was a hit for the family, Bethany. Thank you for much for taking the time to share your review + star rating, I truly appreciate it!
Hi Brittany,
I love this recipe so much! Are the above ingredients for one serving or 3? I made it and felt so full afterward it made me think I actually ate 3 servings. I used the 1X recipe, but in the description of the recipe, it says three servings.
Thanks,
Kathy
Hi Katherine! Yes, this recipe is for 3 servings. Glad you’re enjoying this recipe!
Super easy to make and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Of course! Happy you found this recipe and it is a hit for you. Thanks so much for your review & star rating, I truly appreciate it!
My family is loving this recipe! I have just double batched for week ahead snacks. Big thumbs up from the 6 year old 😊
YUM! This is amazing, Cass! I am so excited to hear that this recipe is a hit for you and your whole family. Thank you for your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
An easy dessert. Love the texture and flavor!
Easy and delicious!
Yess! I am so glad you’re loving this recipe, Eloise. Thank you for your review + star rating, I appreciate it!
Really easy delicious with peanut butter! Thank you! 💜💜
YUM! Chocolate + peanut butter is my fave combo. I am glad you are loving this recipe. Thank you for your review & star rating, I appreciate it!
So easy and delicious! I make it with cashew milk. Thanks for this!
YUM! Sounds absolutely delicious. I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Lisa. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I appreciate it!