Chocolate Chia Mousse

Have you ever cooked with chia seeds?

I often add chia seeds to my smoothies. They contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and a lot of other good stuff.

I’ve seen a lot of recipes for chia pudding, which sounds delicious. Why haven’t I tried that before? I decided to make some the other day. When I took the first bite I quickly remembered that I did try it before and I didn’t like it. It turns out that I still don’t like it. It was boring and the seeds turn into a weird texture, almost slimy, when they sit overnight in liquid. So yeah, that was a fail.

I found this chocolate mousse recipe online and I already had part of the recipe done (by soaking the chia seeds overnight). So I decided to take my chia pudding fail and turn it into this chocolate chia mousse. I added some cocoa and maple syrup for a bit of flavor and sweetness. Plus, you blend all the ingredients together so you end up with a lovely airy texture, similar to a mousse. Chocolate really does make everything better. 😉

The original recipe is actually a vegan recipe. That’s very cool if you’re looking for vegan options. I opted to use good old fashioned cow milk instead of almond or soy milk because that’s what I had in the house.

I added raspberries and a sprinkling of miniature chocolate chips on top of my chocolate chia pudding.  You could also add another fruit that you like, whipped cream, or something crunchy like granola.

Fair warning, this does not taste like “real” chocolate mousse and it’s not supposed to. This is a great alternative if you’re looking for a healthy dessert. This would be a lovely Valentine dessert for your honey. (My husband just piped up and said “no it wouldn’t.”)