I have been absent from blogging for the last little while and have been itching to blog again... I came across an article yesterday that had some suggestions for using chia seeds in different ways. I don't traditionally like soaked chia seeds because they take on a goopy slimy texture that doesn't agree with me. But this glorious recipe uses GROUND up chia seeds which eliminates this problem. I have used ground chia seeds in a banana-less banana bread recipe (which can be found in the recipe index) and loved the results there, so I whipped this up last night knowing it had to sit in the fridge for 24 hours to stiffen up.
It's so easy - grind up the chia seeds in a coffee grinder and then add 1/4 cup of it to the rest of the ingredients in a blender or food processor. I used regulr salted butter in place of coconut butter because I didn't have any, and I added two scoops of protein powder to the whole mix. My Blendtec blended up all up nice and smooth. I poured it into four small ramekins and covered with plastic wrap and into the fridge.
Fast forward 24 very slow hours of drooling - I couldn't wait to devour this! Chop up some nuts (I chose pecans), some fresh strawberries and if you have mint, it makes for a great presentation! I have a Kitchen Pick Mint Plant (these plants are awesome and so easy to take care of! - check them out here: http://www.kitchenpick.com/
This mousse definitely did not disappoint! I would say it was more like a pudding consistency but that didn't bother me at all! The nits add a great crunchy texture and the sweet strawberries truly compliment the dark cocoa flavor!
This is the kind of snack I definitely want to keep on hand in my fridge all the time! My kids devoured theirs too! Time to make more!
Remember that I substituted the coconut butter with regular salted butter and I added two scoops of protein powder. I also used xylitol in place of maple syrup (same amount).
Leave a comment if you try and what you thought!
Trim Healthy Mamas, this is an S, dairy free, sugar free, low carb!
Remember that I substituted the coconut butter with regular salted butter and I added two scoops of protein powder. I also used xylitol in place of maple syrup (same amount).
Leave a comment if you try and what you thought!
Trim Healthy Mamas, this is an S, dairy free, sugar free, low carb!