Posted Jan 24, 2018, Updated Jun 14, 2024 This chocolate peanut butter chia pudding is rich and creamy. It tastes like a decadent dessert but it’s good for you! This recipe is vegan, grain-free, dairy-free and has no refined sugar! It’s a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. This chocolate peanut butter chia pudding recipe makes a generous two servings, each with under 250 calories with 13 g of fiber, 12 grams of protein, and 22% of the recommended daily iron intake.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding: Ingredients & Substitutions
This recipe is fairly versatile, but as always, I recommend making it exactly as written for the best results! However also, as always, I will give you a few possible substitutions {for those of you who love tinkering with recipes! I get you}!
Almond Milk. Any non dairy, or regular dairy milk can be used in this recipe. Maple Syrup. Honey or agave are good substitutes for maple syrup. Powdered peanut butter. Regular all-natural peanut butter can be used in this recipe – just note the calorie count will be higher.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This recipe is easy, simply combine the ingredients and let them chill. There are two ways to make this recipe:
In the Blender
I love chia pudding but I do not love chia seeds stuck in my teeth. That’s why this recipe calls for blending all of the ingredients together in a Vitamix (or other high-powered blender) until they are completely smooth. This ensures a creamy pudding without the texture from whole chia seeds.
In a Bowl
If you prefer the texture of chia seeds, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl instead.
Chill
This recipe thickens as it chills. I recommend chilling overnight for the best results. But if you just can’t wait, 2-3 hours should be sufficient.
Store/Freeze
Store this chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding in a glass jar or airtight container with a lid. It will last for up to 1 week in the refrigerator and up to 2 months in the freezer.
Serve
Choose your favorite toppings, here are some suggestions:
Homemade whipped cream Chocolate sauce or caramel sauce Fresh or frozen & thawed berries Fresh fruits (bananas, apples, citrus fruits, etc.) Nut Butters (like this vanilla almond butter or this homemade peanut butter)Uunsweetened coconut Honey or Maple Syrup Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.) Dried Fruits (cranberries, apricots, rasins, etc.)
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