Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This chocolate peanut butter cup inspired chia pudding is like having dessert for breakfast. It’s smooth, creamy & loaded with plant protein and fiber.
A breakfast that tastes like my favorite candy bar – what’s not to love? This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is a healthy breakfast option that’s sweet, indulgent and loaded with plant protein and fiber. I have been hooked on this easy-to-prep breakfast. I’m sure you will be, too!
Layers of chocolate chia pudding and peanut butter chia pudding are topped with homemade granola, sliced bananas, and peanut butter. It is so delicious!
This recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients that are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
What’s Chia Pudding?
Chia pudding is made by mixing chia seeds with milk and letting it soak for several hours (or overnight). When soaking, the chia seeds soften, gel and expand to create a pudding consistency.
Chia seeds are low in calories, loaded with antioxidants, and high in fiber and protein. A fun tidbit – chia seeds actually expand when they reach your stomach, which means they keep you fuller for longer. Low in calories and filling makes chia pudding the ideal breakfast or snack.
Ingredients Needed
Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full recipe with measurements.
- Chia Seeds – I get mine from Amazon or Costco. Most grocery stores carry chia seeds.
- Non-Dairy Milk – any non-dairy milk will work. I like to use soy milk. The milk gels with the chia seeds to create a pudding consistency.
- Maple Syrup – to sweeten things up. Any liquid sweetener should work.
- Vanilla Extract – to add some vanilla flavor.
- Cocoa Powder – for the chocolate layer.
- Peanut Butter – for the peanut butter layer. Sometimes I like to use peanut butter powder for a lower calorie option.
How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer. Add all of the ingredients for the chocolate chia pudding layer into one bowl and mix to combine. peanut butter chia pudding layers in separate bowls and mix to combine.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer. Add all of the ingredients for the peanut butter chia pudding layer into another bowl and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate. Place them in the refrigerator to set for at least four hours, or overnight. I usually make my chia pudding at the start of the week and keep it in the fridge, or prepare it the night before to let it gel overnight.
- Layer and Serve. Once the puddings have set, layer the chocolate and peanut butter mixtures together in a jar, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Chocolate Chia Pudding
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- granola, for topping
- sliced banana, for topping
- peanut butter, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare two jars/bowls. Add all of the chocolate chia pudding ingredients to one jar, and all of the peanut butter chia pudding ingredients to the other jar. Stir well. Let sit for 5 minutes then stir again.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To a tall jar, layer the chocolate chia pudding, followed by the peanut butter chia pudding, then more chocolate chia pudding. Top with granola, sliced bananas and peanut butter (or other desired toppings).
Notes
- Top this granola with my easy 5-ingredient homemade granola.
