Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chia Pudding- simply mix in the evening & wake up to a delicious, fiber filled, nutrient-packed breakfast! These decadent chocolate pots are naturally gluten free and can easily be made vegan and low fodmap by simply using maple syrup in place of honey for a touch of sweetness!
Shout out to all my fellow peanut butter cup lovers. This chocolatey peanut butter chia seed pudding is how we get candy inspired breakfast, but in a *healthy* way and made with simple ingredients.
Aside from the fact that it’s loaded with chocolate and peanut butter I love the fact that it takes all of 5 minutes to throw everything together in a jar, mix it up, and store it in the fridge until morning so that this chia seeds have time to gel up and do their thing.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Puddings in 3 Steps
- Combine ingredients.
- Mix together in a small jar or bowl.
- Transfer to containers & set until solid.
Easy!
Chia Pudding F.A.Q.’s
How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes enough for two serving. I know it might not look like much, but chia seeds are high in fibre and surprisingly filling. Two tablespoons which is the amount you get in one serving contains about 11g).
How long do chia puddings keep?
- In general you can expect chia puddings to keep for about 5 days.
- If you want to make these in bulk, you can also freeze your chia puddings for up to 2 months. Just make sure to remove them from the freezer and defrost in the fridge or at room temperature at least 4 hours before eating.
Can I use another nut butter or skip it altogether?
- Yes! Use any other type of nut or seed butter in place of peanut butter. Try it with cashew butter, almond butter or hazelnut butter! Sunflower seed butter and pumpkin butter are also a great option if you want it nut free.
- Use your choice of chunky or cream nut butter.
- Feel free to omit the peanut butter/nut butter altogether for a plain chocolate chia pudding/ nut-free option.
Can I use PB2 (powdered peanut butter) if I want to reduce the calorie amount?
- Absolutely! You can play around with the amounts to suite your preference, but I recommend adding 2 tablespoons of PB2/powder peanut butter. You don’t need to worry about mixing the PB2 with water first to make this.
Can I use a low carb sweetener?
- Yes! The amount of sweetener you use will depend on the type of sweetener you choose. You should check the packaging on your preferred sweetener for recommendations on how to sub it in recipes. I always recommend starting with a small amount and adding to taste so that you don’t end up accidentally over doing it.
If you like this chocolate peanut butter chia pudding recipe you might also enjoy these other chia pudding recipes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Peanut butter cup inspired Chia Pudding. Mix together the night before and wake up to a delicious, fiber filled, nutrient packed breakfast! | Gluten Free, Vegan, Low FODMAP, Paleo Option
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy free milk of your choice, 240 ml
- ¼ cup chia seeds, 40 grams
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter for Paleo
- 1-2 tablespoon sweetener of your choice, maple syrup, honey, agave etc
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Divide between two smaller bowls or an airtight container.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Top sliced banana, chocolate chips, more peanut butter, or whatever you would like.
Notes
- Prep time is about 5 minutes but these need to be left in the fridge at least 1-2 hours to thicken.
- Feel free to use dairy-based regular milk in plate of the non-dairy milk.
- Please note that this recipe makes 2 servings. You can share or save the second portion for another day. This is especially important for those following a low FODMAP diet as chia seeds are LF in portions that are 2 tbsp or less.
Serena says
My question isn’t about the chia pudding itself, I wanted to see where you got the jars from? I thought they were really nice 🙂
Thank you!
Sarah Nevins says
Hi Serena! They’re Weck Jars: https://weckjars.com/
It’s funny that you ask that! I actually found these jars off of another blog and really loved them. It took me ages to figure out where they were from so I’m glad I can save you the hassle of searching for them 🙂
Steve says
I love this recipe but the only problem I have found with it is that I end up eating both servings in one go 🙂
Sarah Nevins says
Ha! Thanks Steve!
Em says
I adored this too! I doubled the peanut butter and used 2 tsp of honey for sweetener, and added a dash of cinnamon. So ooo good!!
Sarah Nevins says
Yay! So glad to hear that! Love the cinnamon addition too by the way!
Suzanne says
I have a few people in my family who are gluten-free, and I wanted to make a unique yet delicious recipe for a family get-together. I found this recipe, and it was a definite crowd-pleaser. Thank you for sharing!
Sarah Nevins says
Hi Suzanne! That’s so great to hear – glad everyone was able to enjoy it!
Nichole says
Would unsweetened cocoa powder work since your adding a sweetener?
Sarah says
Yes! I usually use unsweetened cocoa in this as well
JanetDepenbrok says
I can’t wait to make this and I want to lose weight and cut carb too.
Sarah says
Hope you love it!
Maddie says
Would it be possible to make a batch of this and leave it in the fridge for, say, a week?
Sarah says
Hi Maddie! Chia pudding will safely keep for up to 5 days – anything beyond that might start to get a little iffy though
April says
You can freeze it. Defrost well.
Sarah Nevins says
Thanks April!
Lannie says
I’ve never made Chia pudding before and this recipe was amazing! So easy to make and so tasty! I’m looking for healthier options for breakfast or snack, and this is a great choice. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Sarah says
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know what you thought!
Gennevieve says
Never had chia pudding before but made this and it’s pretty awesome! Best thing ever? It works really well as a chocolate spread! I made with granulated stevia and regular milk
Sarah says
Yay! So glad you liked it! Thanks so much for coming back and letting me know what you thought!
Maureen says
My husband and I loved this recipe!
I was wondering if the nutritional info is for 1/2 of the recipe or one serving of the recipe? Also I used my emulsion blender to mix this, that’s acceptable right? ( I love that tool!) My husband is trying to gain weight and this may just be one of those extra healthy snacks or breakfast additions to help him. Thanks for this recipe! Oh I used cashew butter because of a slight peanut allergy.
Sarah says
Hi Maureen! So glad you guys liked it! The nutrition info is for half of the recipe so that sounds like it will be perfect for your husband! My husband was actually going through the same exact thing a few years ago needing to put on weight. It was really hard at the time because he was eating pretty clean but eventually he was able to pack on some pounds by eating loads of potatoes
Kirstin says
This is my all time favorite breakfast to date, mostly because CHOCOLATE!! I mean, who doesn’t like having dessert first thing in the morning?!
Sarah says
Amen to chocolate! I’m so glad you like it! Thanks Kristin 🙂