For a healthy snack packed with protein and fiber, this chocolate peanut butter chia pudding feels like an indulgent treat!
Chia pudding is the perfect snack! It’s sweet and leaves you feeling satisfied! Plus, it’s naturally gluten free, dairy free, keto-friendly, vegan…it really checks all of the boxes! Oh, and it’s very easy to prepare! Minimal effort required.
I’ve heard the consistency is similar to tapioca pudding- I mean…I wouldn’t know…I’ve never had tapioca…but, maybe that will mean something to you.
After mixing the chia seeds with a liquid (I used almond milk), the mixture forms an almost gel-like pudding. You could simply add a little sweetener for a basic chia pudding. I also added peanut butter and dark cocoa powder for even more protein, fiber, and flavor! It feels like a decadent sweet treat, but it’s actually pretty freakin’ healthy!
Serve with a dollop of whipped topping and some fresh berries or coconut flakes.
So simple, after you make it once- you won’t even need to look at the recipe again.
Reasons You’ll Love This Chia Pudding
- Packed with protein and fiber!
- Requires minimal effort- simply stir, refrigerate and enjoy!
- Works as a healthy breakfast, snack, or even dessert!
- Requires only 3 basic ingredients- chia seeds, milk, and a sweetener!
- Easy to make one serving or ten!
- With simple additions/substitutions- can easily change the flavor!
Ingredients in Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Chia Seeds
Milk (I used almond milk)
Monk Fruit Syrup/Maple Syrup
Peanut Butter
Dark Cocoa Powder
Chia Pudding Additions
This chia pudding is terrific on its own! But, you can also add some toppings to make it even better!
- Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Chopped Nuts
- Whipped Cream
- Whipped Topping
How to Store Chia Pudding
Chia should last in the fridge for up to one week. This makes it a terrific make-ahead recipe. Store in individual mason jars for a quick snack, ready at any time!
Chia Nutrition Facts
One serving of chia seeds is about 2 1/2 – 3 Tablespoons. It contains 140 calories, 9 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbs, 5 grams of protein, and 10 grams of fiber! With such low net carbohydrates (total carbs – fiber= 2 grams), chia seeds are perfect for keto or low carb diets. They are especially helpful with overall fiber intake.
10 minutes + Refrigerate 2 hours
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. milk
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp. monk fruit or maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp. dark cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the milk and chia seeds. Then, whisk in the syrup, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. Allow to sit on the counter for 5 minutes. Next, stir again making sure all clumps are gone.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.