Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
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Published Jul 12, 2019, Updated Mar 18, 2024
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This peanut butter chia pudding makes for a delicious breakfast, snack or healthy treat. Packed with peanut butter flavor and good-for-you ingredients!
I always knew I loved peanut butter, but I don’t think I fully processed just how deep my love goes for good ol’ PB. If I’m being honest, I would choose peanut butter over almond butter any day. If you’re the opposite, feel free to swap in almond butter in this recipe!
Chia pudding is the ultimate “diet-friendly” breakfast and/or mid-day snack. It’s gluten free, dairy free, grain free, refined sugar free, paleo friendly… it fits in almost any dietary preference or restriction and doesn’t skimp on flavor! I love how customizable chia pudding is. This is a great starter recipe, but if you want to get creative, feel free to experiment with my basic chia pudding recipe.
Why I Love Chia Pudding
- It’s ridiculously easy to make.
- It’s packed with nutrients! Chia seeds are a great source of healthy fats and fiber… read: they’ll keep you satisfied for hours! Read all chia benefits.
- There are countless flavor combinations. (Try this pumpkin chia mousse if you’re a pumpkin fan!)
- Chia pudding basically allows you to eat dessert any time of day. It’s thick and creamy like regular pudding but the nutrition facts make it acceptable to eat for breakfast, snacks or dessert.
Ingredients in Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
For this chia pudding we’re not just adding peanut butter as a topping, we’re stirring it into the chia pudding mixture so that each bite has a little peanut butter flavor.
- Unsweetened almond milk – I prefer the mild, nutty flavor of almond milk, but you could swap in coconut milk or your favorite milk if you’d like!
- Chia seeds – the real MVP of this recipe. 😉
- Maple syrup or honey – my go-to natural sweeteners.
- Peanut butter – again, feel free to swap in a different nut or seed butter if you prefer a different flavor but peanut butter tastes delicious.
- Vanilla
- Toppings: extra peanut butter, cacao nibs, granola and berries – all optional of course, but highly recommended!
How to Make Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
If you’ve made chia pudding before, you can probably guess where this is going! Start by whisking the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla together. Let the mixture sit for five minutes and then whisk again to break up any clumps that have formed.
Put it in the fridge to let it set for at least 30 minutes. I like to prep mine the night before and let it set overnight! When you’re ready to enjoy, give the chia pudding a stir and top with whatever you’re in the mood for. For this combo I like to top mine with a drizzle of peanut butter, cacao nibs and berries, but banana slices and granola would be delicious as well! Enjoy.
More Chia Pudding Recipes
- Basic Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Mango Chia Pudding
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Kiwi Chia Pudding
- Breakfast Chia Pudding
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- Banana Split Chia Pudding
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Protein Chia Pudding
Chia Seed Recipes
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Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- Toppings: extra peanut butter, cacao nibs and berries
Instructions
- Whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla. This takes a little effort because the peanut butter tends to stick together, but keep whisking until it’s dispersed. Let mixture sit for five minutes and whisk again to remove any chia clumps. Place in fridge to set for at least 30 minutes, but up to 12 hours.
- When ready to enjoy, top with toppings of choice: I like a drizzle of peanut butter, cacao nibs and berries, but banana slices would be delicious as well.
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All my favorites loaded in the little vessel. I even added the medjool cashew cream to the too bc I am obsessed with it.
So glad this chia pudding was a success! Love the addition of medjool cashew cream, yum! Thanks for the review, Teresa. I really appreciate it!
Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is one of my favorites. After this long Covid absence of visits with my daughter, her partner and the granddaughters, they are coming to visit. They love Chia and I can’t wait to share this recipe with them.
Thank you for your wonderful recipes, have a great summer
Mary
Yay!! So glad this chia pudding was a success, Mary! Thanks so much for the review 🙂
I love chia puddings! Many recipes are simple and similar, but I love the addition of vanilla. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk as well, and almond butter instead of peanut butter. Yum!
Woo!! So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Diane! Thanks for the review 🙂
Yum! I had to try this one first because I love anything with peanut butter and it is delicious! It is creamy and sweet, but not overly so. This is definitely going into my breakfast rotation!
Ah yay!! This makes me so happy to hear! So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Liz! Thanks so much for trying it and coming back to leave a review 🙂
I have never really used Chia seeds but wow – this recipe I will definitely be making again! I made a half serving and added banana slices with dark chocolate chips on top – YUM! I also let it sit for 10 hours which gave it a good solid consistency. Will most certainly be making this again.
Woo!! So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Sarah! Thanks so much for trying it and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I love anything with peanut butter, so knew I would he a fan of this one!! Super creamy and delicious!!
Yay!! So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Amy! Thanks for the review!!
I have NEVER made chia pudding and was so nervous but this was DELICIOUS! I let it sit for almost 10 hours which made it the perfect consistency for a dessert. I also added dark chocolate chips and banana slices on top! Will definitely make this again!
I’m still not a huge fan of chia pudding but this was pretty good for what it is. Blending it improved the texture and thickened it up right away though!
I live chia seeds so this recipe made me so excited to try it.
It filled with so many healthy benefits
It’s so good
Thank you
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Teresa! Thanks for trying it and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I absolutely love it and it will be a staple in my home for sure. I added my chocolate protein too 🙂
Aw yay! I love hearing this, Ivy!! So glad this chia pudding was such a success! Thanks so much for trying it and coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me!