Peanut Butter Chia Pudding (Printable)
Creamy peanut butter and chia seed pudding sweetened with maple syrup. A nutritious make-ahead treat for any time of day.
# What You Need:
→ Pudding Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
02 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Chia Seeds
06 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
→ Toppings
07 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or shavings
09 - 1 ripe banana, sliced
10 - Fresh berries
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Add the chia seeds to the liquid mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the base.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and the mixture to thicken into a pudding consistency.
04 - Remove from the refrigerator and stir the pudding once more to break up any clumps and achieve a uniform creamy texture.
05 - Divide the pudding evenly among serving glasses or bowls. Top with chopped peanuts, dark chocolate shavings, banana slices, or fresh berries as desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes literally five minutes of active work, and the fridge does everything else while you sleep or binge shows.
- The peanut butter makes it taste like dessert, but the nutrition profile says breakfast of champions.
- You probably already have every single ingredient sitting in your pantry right now.
02 -
- Stirring the chia seeds really well in the beginning prevents a layer of gel on top and dry seeds on the bottom.
- Natural peanut butter can separate, so warm the jar slightly in the microwave before measuring for a smoother blend.
03 -
- For the silkiest texture possible, blend the milk and peanut butter mixture before adding chia seeds, then stir the seeds in by hand.
- Make a double batch because it disappears faster than you expect and you will thank yourself on busy mornings.