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    Home » Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    Published: Jan 24, 2018 · Modified: Oct 20, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chocolate peanut butter chia pudding is a healthy dessert, breakfast or snack. It's made with 7 healthy ingredients in 5 minutes and it tastes like a peanut butter cup!

    Front view of three jars of Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding with whipped cream, chocolate leaves and a chocolate drizzle

    This chocolate peanut butter chia pudding recipe is easy to make with 7 ingredients in 5 minutes. It's a delicious healthy dessert, breakfast or snack that tastes like a peanut butter cup!

    This chocolate peanut butter chia pudding is creamy because it's blended, which prevents any chia seeds from getting stuck in your teeth! You can just mix them in if you prefer to keep their texture.

    This recipe is vegan, grain-free, dairy-free and has no refined sugar but tastes like a decadent treat! It's a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe makes a generous two servings, each coming in at under 250 calories with 13 g of fiber, 12 grams of protein, and 22% of the recommended daily iron intake.

    Overhead view of four jars of Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding with whipped cream and chocolate leaves

    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}!

    ingredients in this chocolate peanut butter chia pudding recipe
    • 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.
    a jar of Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding with a bite taken out of it

    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.

    photo showing How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding in a blender

    In a bowl

    If you prefer the texture of chia seeds, you can whisk the ingredients together in a bowl instead.

    photo showing How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding in a bowl with a whisk

    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.

    3 glass jars of chocolate peanut butter chia pudding topped with whipped cream

    Serve

    Choose your favorite toppings, here are some suggestions:

    • Homemade whipped cream
    • Chocolate 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)
    • unsweetened coconut
    • Honey or Maple Syrup
    • Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
    • Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
    • Dried Fruits (cranberries, apricots, rasins, etc.)
    Front view of a hand holding a jar of Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding while the other hand is holding a spoon above it ready to dig in

    Recipe FAQs

    Is Chia Seed Pudding healthy?

    This chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding is healthy. It is vegan, grain-free, dairy-free and has no refined sugar! This recipe makes a generous two servings, each coming in at under 250 calories with 13 g of fiber, 12 grams of protein, and 22% of the recommended daily iron intake.

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes, double this recipe to make a large batch!

    What if I'm allergic to peanut butter.

    Any nut or seed powder or regular nut or seed butter can be used in place of peanut butter.

    a spoon taking a bite of Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding out of a jar

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    Laura
    Chocolate peanut butter chia pudding is a healthy dessert, breakfast or snack. It's made with 7 healthy ingredients in 5 minutes and it tastes like a peanut butter cup!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Chilling time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 Servings
    Calories 247 kcal

    Equipment

    • glass batter bowl
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons
    • Vitamix blender
    • whisk
    • spatula

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 2-4 TBS maple syrup*
    • 2 TBS cocoa powder
    • 2 TBS Powdered Peanut Butter
    • ½ tsp vanilla
    • pinch sea salt
    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • Optional toppings: non-dairy whipped cream melted chocolate or a drizzle of peanut butter!
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    Instructions
     

    • Put all of the ingredients in the order listed into the container of your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender).
    • Blend starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high, until the mixture is smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender and continue mixing!
    • Taste and, if desired, add more maple syrup. Blend again until just combined. 
    • Pour into glass jars with lids and put in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight!
    • Once chilled, grab a spoon and enjoy!

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    Notes

    *I love this recipe with only 2 TBS of maple syrup. It is plenty sweet for someone who enjoys dark chocolate. My kids prefer when I use 3-4 TBS.

    Ingredient substitutions

    • 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.

    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 9.7gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPotassium: 438mgFiber: 13gSugar: 14gCalcium: 310mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Dee

      February 07, 2020 at 6:56 am

      5 stars
      Made this yesterday and we loved it! I subbed 2 tsp Pyrue (organic stevia) in place of the maple syrup. This is now our favorite chia pudding!

      Reply
    2. Charlie

      May 06, 2019 at 11:58 am

      Where can I get the jars used in your photos? They look great!

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      January 17, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      Could I make my own peanut butter powder by blending peanuts in my vitamix? Thanks for all your delicious and healthy recipes! 💕

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 18, 2019 at 6:40 am

        Hey Michelle! If you blend peanuts in your Vitamix it's very likely it would turn to peanut butter before it would turn to peanut butter powder. When peanut butter powder is made 85% of the fat is removed, which keeps it from turning into peanut butter! However, you can use regular peanut butter in this recipe with great results, I actually do it all the time!

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    4. Thea

      September 14, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      I can't wait to try your recipe! I've been making one similar that calls for 4T powdered peanut butter and 2 packs of Stevia. I have also used Coconut Nectar as it has a lower glycemic index. Thank you for all your great recipes!

      Reply
    5. Kristin

      May 17, 2018 at 4:24 am

      5 stars
      yum! this looks like the perfect excuse to eat dessert for breakfast! 🙂

      Reply

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