Description
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is the perfect balance of rich chocolate, nutty peanut butter, and naturally sweet flavors—all while being incredibly nutritious! With just a handful of ingredients and no cooking required, this pudding is a quick, healthy, and indulgent treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. It’s packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s, making it a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or natural)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Crushed peanuts
- Banana slices
Instructions
- Whisk Together Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds and mix well. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, until the pudding thickens.
- Serve and Enjoy: Give it a good stir before serving. Divide into bowls or jars and top with dark chocolate shavings, crushed peanuts, or banana slices.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the mixture before chilling to break down the chia seeds.
- If the pudding is too thick, add a splash of almond milk and stir until you reach your desired consistency.
- For extra protein, mix in a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder.
- This pudding stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (or overnight)
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg