The mixed peanut butter chocolate chia seed pudding tastes like a peanut butter cup but is so nutritious!
The chia seeds are mixed in a delicious mixture of cocoa powder, maple syrup, oat milk and peanut butter and made into a creamy pudding. It’s the BEST healthy breakfast or dessert!
Delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Are you sitting down, peanut butter and chocolate lovers? Because this peanut butter chocolate chia seed pudding will make you weak in the knees. Not only is it a nutritional powerhouse, but it tastes AMAZING.
This easy recipe uses wholesome ingredients and requires very little effort. Just take your ingredients, mix them together, let the pudding set and mix. That’s it! It’s a beautiful thing.
Chia seed pudding is a dish where you essentially soak chia seeds in liquid and expand them into a gelatinous substance. Combined with cocoa powder, maple syrup, and oat milk, it tastes just like peanut butter chocolate pudding!
Why you will love it!
Perfect for meal prep. Make a large batch to keep in the fridge for a week!
A fun twist on chia seed pudding! You’ll love the texture of the mixed chia seed pudding, it’s creamy and delicious.
Pack all the nutrients made from traditional chia seed pudding.
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are one of our favorite nutrient-dense ingredients in everything from oatmeal to energy balls.
Facts about CHIA SEEDS
- Whole Protein
- Packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids
- High protein and fiber content
- Great source of calcium
- Rich in antioxidants
- Helps poop!
CHIA SEED NUTRITION
Chia seeds are gluten free, vegan, paleo and dairy free. Plus, their nutritional profile is pretty stellar too! Per 2 tablespoons:
- 139 calories
- 4g protein
- 9g total fat
- 12 grams of carbohydrates
- 11 grams of dietary fiber
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Ingredients Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Peanut butter: It goes without saying that peanut butter and chocolate make an incredible couple in many sweet treats. This chia seed pudding is no different!
- oat milk: We prefer unsweetened oat milk for this delicious recipe, but you can use any type of milk or liquid you like. Coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, cow’s milk, etc. work just as well.
- maple syrup: Maple syrup complements cocoa powder in many ways. I love how warm and nutty maple syrup is! Feel free to use honey or agave or any other liquid sweetener.
- cocoa powder: This recipe calls for unsweetened cocoa powder. You can also use dark cocoa powder or cacao powder, but you may need to use more maple syrup to balance out the bitterness.
- Chia seeds: Any type of chia seed will work. The most common chia seeds you can find are black and white chia seeds. We used both! Our #1 tip is to make sure your chia seeds are as fresh as possible and not expired or they won’t expand.
- Salt: A pinch of salt makes all of the sweet ingredients in this chia pudding even sweeter.
Chia seed pudding tip #1!
Our tip no. 1 is: Make sure your chia seeds are as fresh as possible and NOT expired. If you use old/expired chia seeds, they won’t expand properly. We speak from experience here!
How to make Mixed Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
MIX INGREDIENTS
add the Peanut butter, oat milk and maple syrup Place in a bowl and mix all the ingredients together until the mixture is homogeneous.
Then add the cocoa powder, chia seeds and salt add to the mixture and stir until combined.
COVER + KIT
Next, cover the chia seed mixture and place in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight for the best results.
MIXTURE
Once the pudding has set and has a pudding-like consistency, Place the chia seed mixture in a high speed blender and blend the mixture until it has a thick and creamy consistency.
SERVE + ENJOY
Serve immediately with your favorite ingredients, or store the chia seed pudding in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy your wonderful pudding!
topping ideas
Although this recipe tastes great on its own, why not enhance the flavor of your chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding with some delicious toppings? We love:
- Fresh fruit: Berries, strawberries, banana slices, raspberries, apples
- Nuts: Almonds, Walnuts, Peanuts
- granola
- Oats
- chocolate chips
- coconut cream
- greek yogurt
Not only can you top your chocolate chia seed pudding with any of the above, you can stir it in right away.
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Best Tips
Use a high speed blender: To get the super creamy texture you’re looking for in this mixed chia seed pudding, make sure you use a high-speed blender.
Serve immediately or save for later: Feel free to eat your mixed chia seed pudding right away or save it in single-serving containers for later. Such a great meal prep recipe!
Get creative with your toppings: Chocolate and peanut butter go well with SO many toppings. No raspberries on hand? Strawberries are great!
frequently asked Questions
Peanuts and chia seeds are both rich in nutrients. Chia seeds are high in protein and fiber and a good source of calcium, vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium and zinc, while peanuts are high in protein and potassium and are a good source of iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamin B6.
Chia seed pudding is creamy and has a slightly greasy, gelatinous texture. Hence, it is the perfect neutral base for adding various sweet flavors. In other words, the flavor of your pudding ultimately depends on what ingredients you add to it.
Chia pudding that doesn’t thicken is either due to stale chia seeds or poor mixing. The next time you make chia seed pudding, check the date on your chia seeds and mix your ingredients together thoroughly.
storage
Store your chia seed pudding in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Chia seed pudding makes a great dessert or snack to double or triple because it lasts so long in the fridge.
Photography: The photos captured in this post are by Ashley McGlaughlin of The Edible Perspective.