Silky Strawberry Chia Seed Delight (Vegan)

On those hot summer days, there’s nothing better than a creamy strawberry dessert that’s slightly sweet and refreshing! This plant-based protein-rich mousse features a seasonal fruit that we love so much: the strawberry! Not only does it encourage local agriculture, it’s also easy to make with only 5 ingredients.

Discover other fresh strawberry recipe ideas in this article (available in French only): Les fraises du Québec en vedette.

Servings : 4

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : none

Refrigeration (optional) : 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 500g fresh strawberries
• 400g plain extra-firm silken tofu
• 100 ml plain soy milk with no added sugar
• ¼ cup (65 ml) maple syrup
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chia seeds

Preparation:

1. Using your hands, coarsely break up the tofu into bite-sized pieces
2. Hull strawberries and cut in half
3. Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and silky
4. Pour into glasses and refrigerate for 1 hour if you prefer to serve the mousse cold

Enjoy!

Have any strawberries left over from this recipe? Try this delicious Strawberry Basil Breakfast Sandwich!

Nutritional values: 290 calories, 13g fat, 20g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 3g fiber

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