Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding: My Go-To Healthy Treat Recipe
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is a delicious and healthy treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Combining the rich flavors of cocoa and natural peanut butter with the nutritional powerhouse of chia seeds, it’s a creamy, protein-packed pudding that’s easy to prepare and customizable with optional mix-ins and toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
The Base
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (almond milk recommended, any milk works)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (peanuts and maybe salt only)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Tiny pinch of salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Topping Ideas
- Sliced banana
- A few extra chocolate chips
- Drizzle of warmed peanut butter
- Chopped peanuts
- Sprinkle of sea salt
- Fresh berries
- Dollop of Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare container: Grab a medium bowl or container with a lid – mason jars work well for individual servings. The container should be large enough because the mixture will expand as the chia seeds gel.
- Mix dry ingredients: Add chia seeds, cocoa powder, and salt to the container. Add protein powder and cinnamon if using.
- Add liquids: Pour in the milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract.
- Warm peanut butter: Warm peanut butter slightly in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make it easier to mix and avoid lumps.
- Combine ingredients: Add the warmed peanut butter to the mixture. Whisk everything really well until fully combined. Use a whisk or fork.
- Rest and re-whisk: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure even texture as chia seeds start to gel.
- Refrigerate: Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best texture and flavor.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, add desired toppings such as sliced bananas, chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, fresh berries, or a drizzle of peanut butter and enjoy.
Notes
- Warming the peanut butter is key to avoiding lumps and ensuring smooth pudding.
- Mixing twice helps prevent chia seeds from clumping.
- Overnight refrigeration leads to the best texture.
- This pudding is easily customizable with protein powder or cinnamon for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars or oils for a healthier version.
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