Description
This Creamy Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding is a decadent yet healthy dessert or breakfast option, combining the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with the nutritious benefits of chia seeds. Smooth, creamy, and packed with protein and fiber, it’s perfect for a quick make-ahead treat that you can enjoy chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Toppings
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and the peanut butter is fully incorporated with no lumps.
- Refrigerate to Thicken: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a creamy pudding texture.
- Add Toppings: Once the pudding has set and thickened, remove it from the fridge and sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Serve: Serve the chia pudding chilled for a refreshing and nutritious treat. Enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice including dairy, soy, or oat milk.
- For a sweeter pudding, increase the maple syrup to taste.
- Peanut butter can be swapped with other nut or seed butters for variety.
- Allowing the pudding to chill overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- To make it vegan and gluten free, ensure the chocolate chips and maple syrup are certified vegan and gluten free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
