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This high-protein Chocolate Chia Mousse has 15 grams of protein per serving and takes just 10 minutes to prep. It’s easy to make, perfect to meal prep and will be loved by the whole family! For a high-protein mousse without chia seeds also try this Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse!
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If you love chocolate mousse but want something healthier and more nourishing, this Chocolate Chia Mousse is about to be your new go-to! It’s rich, creamy, chocolatey, and packed with 15 grams of protein per serving, thanks to a base of cottage cheese and chia seeds!
When I shared this one on the Choosing Chia Instagram, it went viral with over 3 million views and thousands of saves. And once you try it, you’ll see why!
Unlike many other recipes that are really just Chocolate Chia Pudding, this Chocolate Chia Mousse actually has a fluffy mousse-like texture and even tastes like chocolate cheesecake thanks to addition of cottage cheese. (I promise it tastes good!)
Enjoy this chia mousse for a post-workout snack, healthy dessert, or anytime you have a chocolate craving!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich and chocolatey: Tastes like a cross between chocolate mousse and cheesecake, with a creamy texture thanks to the cottage cheese and coconut milk. If you have leftover coconut milk use it to also make some Coconut Chia Pudding.
- High in protein and fibre: Each serving has 15 grams of protein and 9 grams of fibre to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
- Quick and easy: Just blend, stir, and chill. The entire recipe only takes 10 minutes to prep.
- Perfect for meal prep: Make a batch and store it in the fridge for a grab-and-go snack or healthy dessert all week long.
Key Ingredients
- Cottage cheese: This will thicken the chia mousse and add protein. Some brands of cottage cheese can have added salt to them, so be mindful when choosing your cottage cheese. I like to use at least 2% cottage cheese in all my cottage cheese recipes like this one and my Cottage Cheese Pancakes or a little extra richness.
- Coconut milk: Full-Fat coconut milk makes the perfect creamy base for recipes like this or my Mango Coconut Chia Pudding. Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk from a can for the best results.
*This is a recipe overview. The full recipe with measurements is below in the recipe card.
How To Make Chocolate Chia Mousse
Step 1: Add the cottage cheese, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla to a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Add the liquids to a bowl with cocoa powder and chia seeds.
Step 4: Whisk together until the mixture thickens slightly.
Step 5: Cover and place in the fridge overnight to set.
Step 6: Serve as is or add your favourite toppings.
Topping Ideas
- Berries
- Chopped Banana
- Chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- Nuts and seeds
- Drizzle of nut butter
- Healthy Chocolate Granola or Peanut Butter Granola
How To Store
Store this Chocolate Chia Mousse in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It thickens as it sits, so if it becomes too thick, add a splash of milk of choice and give it a good stir.
Jess’s Tips
- Use a high-powered blender: This helps the cottage cheese blend up super smooth with no lumps.
- Don’t skip the chilling time: While other recipes like my Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding can be chilled for just 2 hours, this recipe needs more time to absorb and thicken so be patience and let it chill overnight for best results.
- Adjust sweetness to taste: Start with 1 tablespoon of sweetener and add more if you like it sweeter.
- Use full-fat coconut milk: It gives the mousse a richer, creamier texture and better flavour.
- Swap in Greek yogurt: I’m a big fan of adding Greek yogurt to recipes like my Snickers Overnight Oats, and it will work perfectly in this recipe as a substitute for cottage cheese!
Frequently Asked Questions
The mousse needs to chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight is ideal for the best thick and creamy texture.
No. Cottage cheese has a very neutral taste so it takes on the flavour of the cocoa powder. It ends up having a similar taste to chocolate cheesecake.
I don’t recommend freezing this mousse as it will alter the texture after defrosting. This ones best enjoyed fresh!
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Chocolate Chia Mousse
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Chocolate Chia Mousse is packed with 15 grams of protein per serving and tastes like chocolate cheesecake!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (can sub Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1-3 tbsp sweetener (I use maple syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, coconut milk, sweetener ad vanilla extract to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the liquids to a bowl with the cocoa powder and chia seeds.
- Whisk together until well combined, making sure there are no clumps of chia seeds in the bowl.
- Cover and let set in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Serve as is or with your favourite toppings.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for creamy results.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sweetener if needed.
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of cottage cheese for a tangy twist.
- Chill overnight for best results so the chia seeds fully absorb and thicken the mousse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
Can i use dairy milk instead of coconut milk?
The coconut milk will help thicken it into a mousse. You can definitely use dairy milk instead but it may have a bit more of a pudding texture than mousse texture! Another option is to whip some heavy cream and fold it in rather than using milk.
Yum!
Can I made this without dates?
Hey Britt, The dates add some sweetness and thickness to the mousse, but you can definitely make it without them. Depending on your taste you may want to add a bit more maple syrup (or other sweetener) since the date add some sweetness!
This mousse looks so rich and creamy! And I LOVE that is is made with two types of chocolate!
Thanks Laurel! Nothing like chocolate!! 🙂
hi I’d like to try this but not sure about the quantity of chocolate.
how much would it be in grams or ounces? I struggle with cup measures as the amount in the cup would vary depending on the size of the chunks?
thanks.
Hi Louise, it would be about 90 grams of chocolate if you are using a bar!
This recipe is amazing. Just made it and wanted to eat the entire thing. I used coconut nectar instead of the maple syrup. Thank you so much for the recipe!!!
Thank you for the review Laura! So happy you enjoyed 🙂
Made these the other day and they were SO good!
Thanks for the review Ben!
I’ve made (almost) the same recipe just minus the chia seeds and can’t wait to try this mousse 🙂
Hope you enjoy it Lauren!
What is your topping??
I use whipped coconut cream!