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Chocolate Chia Mousse

This vegan chocolate chia mousse is made with just 5 ingredients, including vanilla - and doesn't need any cooking for baking, perfect for warmer weather. An excellent low-effort dessert and a little good for you, too.
Course Breakfast, Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Pantry Recipes
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 428kcal
Author Alexandra Daum

Ingredients

  • 400 ml (13.5 oz) canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 50 grams (¼ cup) chia seeds
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) maple syrup or honey*
  • 25 grams (¼ cup) cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

To Serve

Metric - Cups

Instructions

  • Add the coconut milk, chia, maple syrup, cocoa, and vanilla to a high-powdered blender. Mix on high speed until very smooth.
    400 ml (13.5 oz) canned full-fat coconut milk, 50 grams (¼ cup) chia seeds, 60 ml (¼ cup) maple syrup, 25 grams (¼ cup) cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Immediately transfer to a bowl and refrigerate the mousse mixture, covered, for at least a couple of hours, until fully set.
  • Split the mousse equally between three glasses or small bowls.
  • Serve cold with coconut whipped cream and fresh berries or your preferred toppings.
    Coconut whipped cream, Fresh berries

Notes

* If you'd like, you can also use soft dates in place of the liquid sweetener. See "substitutions" above for more information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 7mg