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    Published: Mar 6, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

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    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is so healthy, it can be eaten any time of the day!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is sweet and creamy. Make it with maple syrup or stevia to keep it sugar-free.

    Chia seeds are nutritional powerhouses. They're high in fiber and omega-3s. They also contain a decent amount of calcium and magnesium, which have both been on my radar since my ankle fracture a while back.

    If you have never had chia seeds before, this is a great recipe to try them for the first time. Chia seeds become gelatinous when you add liquid to them. They make a wonderful pudding, jam, or substitute for eggs in baked goods.

    Chia pudding is incredibly versatile. Since the seeds don't have a lot of flavor, they take on the flavors you add to them. Soak them in coconut milk and add a little vanilla extract for a rich coconut flavor.

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    Add some tropical fruit for a Tropical Chia Pudding. Add some cacao and spices for a Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding.

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    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients with labels chocolate layer.

    Chocolate Layer

    • Chia seeds: Get gelatinous when you add liquid.
    • Almond milk: I used unsweetened almond milk because I like to control the sweetness. You could use sweetened almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or your favorite dairy-free milk.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, dates, or your favorite sweetener.
    • Cacao powder: Adds chocolate flavor. You could also use cocoa powder.
    • Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Almond extract: Adds a fruity flavor. You could leave it out.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.
    Ingredients with labels peanut butter layer.

    Peanut Butter Layer

    • Chia seeds: Get gelatinous when you add liquid.
    • Almond milk: I used unsweetened almond milk because I like to control the sweetness. You could use sweetened almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or your favorite dairy-free milk.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, dates, or your favorite sweetener.
    • Peanut butter: I used all-natural peanut butter. You could also use shelf-stable peanut butter.
    • Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Chocolate chips
    • Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom
    • Vegan yogurt
    • Full-fat coconut milk
    • Other nut butter or sunflower seed butter

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chocolate chia pudding before and after mixing.

    Chocolate layer: Mix chia seeds and almond milk in a small bowl. Let sit for at least an hour to get gelatinous.

    Add mixture to a high speed blender or Nutribullet. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.

    Peanut butter chia pudding before and after mixing.

    Peanut butter layer: Mix chia seeds and almond milk in a small bowl. Let sit for at least an hour to get gelatinous.

    Add mixture to a high speed blender or Nutribullet. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.

    Spoon chocolate chia pudding and peanut butter chia pudding into a bowl or mug and serve.

    💭 Tips

    • Blending it in a blender gives it a smoother texture, like traditional pudding.
    • For the chia pudding texture, just mix it well with a spoon. Taste it to see how you like it. If the texture isn't to your liking, blend it.
    • You could also blend the two layers together if you want to eat it that way.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding

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    • Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding in a large mug.
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    If you tried this Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on September 26, 2018. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is so healthy, it can be eaten anytime of the day!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 350kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Chia Pudding

    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 15-20 drops stevia
    • 2 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
    • Pinch salt

    Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 15-20 drops stevia
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    Chocolate Chia Pudding

    • Mix chia seeds and almond milk. Let sit for at least an hour in the fridge. Add the rest of chocolate chia pudding ingredients. Mix in a high speed blender or Nutribullet.

    Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    • Mix chia seeds and almond milk. Let sit for at least an hour in the fridge. Add the rest of peanut butter chia pudding ingredients. Mix in a high speed blender or Nutribullet.
    • Layer chocolate chia pudding and peanut butter chia pudding in bowls and serve.

    Notes

    This chia seed pudding recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 2.6mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Susan Skantar says

      March 15, 2023 at 8:51 am

      Easy and delicious. Perfect for my husband who needs to increase his protein intake.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        March 15, 2023 at 1:39 pm

        Thank Susan!

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    2. Selina says

      February 07, 2022 at 1:33 am

      Had to double the cocoa powder and add more maple syrup and peanut butter to get any flavour but after that it tasted great and was less bitter and starchy. This will probably be a keeper recipe but used as more of a healthy-ish dessert for the kids.
      I definitely recommend halving the almond extract as it is a little overwhelming and made everything taste like marzipan.
      I would also add a layer of bananas, chocolate shavings, some coconut whipped cream and a drizzle of peanut butter on top!
      Some fresh halved cherries, strawberries or raspberries would also go well with this.
      Fresh whole strawberries and pineapple spears would be excellent dipped into the chocolate pudding especially if blended until smooth and warm.
      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Dawn says

      May 02, 2019 at 8:27 am

      I always forget about chia seeds! I love making smoothies and have put them in smoothies, but since we moved last year I haven't bought more chia seeds. Not sure why, just think it was the craziness of buying a home after years of renting and little things just slipped out of my mind (or it could be age but we won't talk about that haha!)

      This sounds so delicious and I think I will have to try this tomorrow 🙂

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 02, 2019 at 9:21 am

        Haha, I get that! I go through phases of using them. I usually remember I have a bag of them when I want an easy pantry meal!

        Reply
    4. Anne says

      November 21, 2018 at 7:41 am

      My whole family loves this chia pudding! I love that it's a healthy snack I can feed my kids!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        November 21, 2018 at 8:51 am

        Thanks Anne!

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    5. rhonda says

      November 18, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Used coconut milk instead of almond. The peanut butter pudding was great but I had to melt chocolate chips and add to the chocolate pudding because it had no taste, .maybe because I used organic cocoa.3 stars

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