Description
A healthy, vegan chocolate chia mousse that blends creamy coconut and oat milk with antioxidant-rich cocoa and chia seeds for a guilt-free, delicious dessert or snack. This mousse is easy to prepare, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, and can be customized with your favorite toppings like coconut whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups oat milk or other plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup coconut cream (from a 13.5-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground espresso powder (optional but enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- Coconut whipped cream
- Fresh fruit
- Shaved dark chocolate
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds and oat milk. In a large bowl, mix together the chia seeds and oat milk thoroughly. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure even distribution.
- Prepare coconut cream. Open a 13.5-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk and scoop out the solid white cream layer, which should yield about 1/2 cup or slightly more. Reserve the remaining liquid for other uses like smoothies or savory dishes.
- Blend the mousse. Pour the chia pudding mixture into a high-powered blender. Add the coconut cream, cocoa powder, maple syrup, ground espresso powder (if using), and vanilla. Blend until the mixture is thick, creamy, smooth, and well combined.
- Chill the mousse. Transfer the blended mousse into a jar or serving containers. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and develop the perfect mousse texture.
- Serve with toppings. When ready to enjoy, add your preferred toppings such as coconut whipped cream, fresh fruit, or shaved dark chocolate for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk is essential to achieve the creamy texture of the mousse.
- Allowing the chia seeds to soak and rest prevents clumping and improves consistency.
- The ground espresso powder is optional but enhances the chocolate depth.
- Leftover coconut water from the can can be used in smoothies or curries.
- Keep the mousse refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: vegan chocolate mousse, chia pudding, healthy dessert, dairy-free mousse, coconut cream mousse, plant-based dessert, gluten free, vegan chocolate dessert
