Chocolate Chia Mousse

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 10 min 4
Chocolate Chia Mousse
Health Highlights

Ingredients


4 date pitted Medjool date
400 ml Coconut milk, sweetened (full-fat; Almond milk can be used as an alliterative to coconut milk.)
1/2 cup Cacao powder, raw
1/4 cup Chia seeds
1/4 cup Maple syrup, pure

Instructions


 

  1. Soak dates in water, cover for 2 hrs. Drain.
  2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, place dates, coconut milk, cacao powder, chia seeds and maple syrup.
  3. Blend until fully combined.
  4. Pour pudding into individual serving bowls.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  6. Garnish with your favourite fruit (I personally like raspberries), dark chocolates shavings, cinnamon, coconut flakes or whatever your heart desires! 
  7. ENJOY!



 

Notes:


This recipe is great as a decadent breakfast, afternoon power snack, or a healthy dessert. It's vegan friendly, gluten and nut free, and full of good fat, fibre, and protein to keep your belly happy and metabolism going!

 

Extras: Add honey for extra sweetness or cinnamon for taste!
You can also throw in 1/2 an avocado for some extra healthy fat.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 252
Calories from fat 58
Calories from saturated fat 28.8
Total Fat 6.5 g
Saturated Fat 3.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.8 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 21.2 mg
Potassium 458 mg
Total Carbohydrate 49 g
Dietary Fiber 9.6 g
Sugars 35 g
Protein 4.6 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.2
Meat Alternative 0.4

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Breakfast
Dessert
Snack




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