Recipes: Superfood Chocolate Mousse

• Prep Time:24 hours
• Cook Time:N/A
• Serves:2

 

Tagged:
chia seeds, coconut cream, dark cocoa powder, honey, maca powder, maple syrup, tart cherry juice, vanilla almond milk, vanilla extract,

This decadent, allergen-free dessert is so good that you won't believe how healthy it is! It successfully removes the egg, dairy, and flour from a classic custard, and in doing so makes it extremely easy to make a tasty dessert. Chia seeds, which swell up and form a gel that thickens the mousse, are the main ingredient. Not only are they providing the texture in this dish, they also pack a healthy punch: loads of fiber and omega 3s reside in the little seeds.

Options:

• Substitute vanilla almond milk with unsweetened almond milk.
• Add 1/4 cup coconut cream.
• Add more sweetener, to taste: honey, agave, or maple syrup.

 

 

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Ingredients

1 cup vanilla almond milk
3 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoons tart cherry juice (optional)
1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
1/4 cup coconut cream (optional)

Preparation

In 1-qt jar, mix milk, vanilla, and chia seeds together.
Shake mixture to ensure there are no lumps.
Open jar and add cocoa powder.
Close the jar and again shake to thoroughly mix.
Store in refrigerator overnight.
In the morning, the mousse will be thick and creamy from the chia seeds.
If you want a lighter, frothier texture, use a whisk to aerate it before serving.
Serve cold in small bowls with fresh fruit.

Nutritional Information

Calories 100, Carbohydrates 12g, Fat Calories 40, Fiber 5g, Protein 3g, Sodium 40mg. Daily Values: . Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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