Peanut Butter Chia Pudding (Printable Version)
Creamy peanut butter and chia seed pudding sweetened with maple — a nourishing make-ahead treat for any time of day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pudding Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
02 - 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Chia Seeds
06 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
→ Toppings (optional)
07 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or shavings
09 - 1 ripe banana, sliced
10 - Fresh berries
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
02 - Add the chia seeds to the bowl and stir thoroughly, ensuring the seeds are evenly distributed throughout the liquid with no clumps.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the mixture thickens to a creamy pudding consistency.
04 - Remove from the refrigerator and stir the pudding well to break up any settled seeds and restore a uniform texture.
05 - Divide the pudding into serving glasses or bowls. Top with chopped peanuts, dark chocolate shavings, banana slices, or fresh berries as desired.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- This recipe gives you dessert energy with breakfast nutrition, and nobody will judge you for eating it at any hour.
- The peanut butter makes it feel indulgent while chia seeds quietly pack in omega 3s and fiber.
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- If you undermix the chia seeds at the start they will clump together into an unpleasant gelatinous mass at the bottom of the bowl.
- Stirring the pudding once after about an hour in the fridge prevents settling and gives the smoothest final result.
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- For extra creaminess that borders on mousse territory, blend everything except the chia seeds first, then stir the seeds in by hand.
- Adjust the sweetness after chilling because cold temperatures dull sweetness and you may find you want more maple syrup than you expected.