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    Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding

    Published: Jan 17, 2021 · Modified: Oct 11, 2021 by Elise Shivamber · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This peanut butter chia pudding is based on my basic 3 ingredient chia pudding. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and adds peanut butter for a tasty, sweet and healthy breakfast!

    Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding

    The easiest, vegan meal prep breakfast ever, like my Savory Mexican Breakfast Quinoa Bowl. This peanut butter chia seed pudding is a simple, delicious, 4 ingredient recipe. It’s the perfect light breakfast without eggs and easy to prepare for the week ahead.

    Chia pudding is versatile and great as a mid-afternoon snack or post-workout treat! I’m not always one to crave a dessert, but this nut butter chia pudding loaded up is a great snack. Top with peanut butter cups and chocolate sauce for the sweetest bite.

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    • What does Chia Pudding taste like?
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Diet Substitutions
    • How to Store
    • More Chia Pudding Ideas
    • More Breakfasts
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    What does Chia Pudding taste like?

    When I first tried chia pudding, I was afraid of the texture. If you’ve ever had overnight oats, chia pudding is similar! Because of the high fiber content in chia seeds, they absorb 10-12 times their weight in liquid. The seeds soak up the dairy-free milk and expand.

    Chia seeds become soft after soaking up the milk, and are almost jelly-like! While optional, blend the mixture after sitting, to make smooth. This will create a typical thicker pudding-like texture.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    • pouring chia seeds into a glass container
    • pouring peanut butter into a glass container filled with chia pudding
    • stirring a peanut butter covered spoon into chia pudding
    • stirring a container of chia pudding

    Making peanut chia seed pudding is a quick few steps and is an easy meal prep breakfast.

    Making a chia seed pudding is like making overnight oats. Mix dairy-free milk, chia seeds, sweetener and peanut butter together in a small jar.

    STEP ONE: Add chia seeds to an airtight jar.

    STEP TWO: Add milk & sweetener.

    STEP THREE: Add peanut butter.

    STEP FOUR: Stir to incorporate completely. Let sit for a few minutes and then stir again.

    STEP FIVE: Into the fridge for at least four hours and up to seven days.

    Tips & Tricks

    • NUT BUTTER. Use your favorite peanut butter or nut butter. It’s better to use a creamy nut butter so that it mixes easier. Top with a crunchier nut butter or granola for the texture instead!
    • MILK. Use your favorite kind. I always like to use oat milk, but coconut milk can create a thicker, creamier chia pudding.
    • SWEETENER. I add a small amount of sweetener to the peanut butter chia pudding. Only 1 tsp is enough, but you can always add more.
    • CONSISTENCY. If you have a thing about consistency, you can always blend your chia seed pudding. If the pudding is too thick for your preference after refrigeration, add more milk. But, if the pudding is too runny, add 1 tbsp of chia seeds and stir.
    Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
    Add berries to the jar for more fruit!

    Diet Substitutions

    • PALEO / WHOLE30. Swap peanut butter for paleo / whole30 approved nut butter like almond butter. Omit sweetener and opt for 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
    • DECADENT. For a delicious dessert option, top with chocolate sauce and peanut butter cups!
    • PB & J.Top with berry jam or fresh berries!

    How to Store

    Store this four ingredient chia seed pudding in an airtight jar. Leave in the fridge for up to seven days.

    I like to use Weck jars like this one to store the chia seed pudding.

    Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    More Chia Pudding Ideas

    Looking for more chia pudding ideas? Try a basic chia pudding with only 3 ingredients. For a superfood option, try matcha chia seed pudding.

    More Breakfasts

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    • Authentic Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos
    • Red White and Blueberry Oatmeal Bake

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    Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

    Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding

    Elise Shivamber
    This peanut butter chia pudding is based on my basic 3 ingredient chia pudding. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and adds peanut butter for a tasty, sweet breakfast!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Resting Time 6 hrs
    Total Time 6 hrs 5 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 268 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 TBSP Chia Seeds
    • ½ Cup Dairy-Free Milk
    • 1 TBSP Nut Butter
    • 1 TSP Sweetener honey or maple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Pour chia seeds into airtight jar.
    • Add sweetener and milk.
    • Add nut butter. Stir well to incorporate and let sit on the counter for five minutes.
    • Stir again and place in the fridge with lid for at least four-hours and up to seven days.
    • When ready to eat, enjoy as is or top with granola, nuts and berries. If consistency runs thin when ready to eat, add 1TSP – 1TBSP more of chia seeds and stir together. If consistency runs thick per your liking, add a little more milk.

    Notes

    NUT BUTTER. Use your favorite peanut butter or nut butter. It’s better to use a creamy nut butter so that it mixes easier. Top with a crunchier nut butter or granola for the texture instead!
    MILK. Use your favorite kind. I always like to use oat milk, but coconut milk can create a thicker, creamier chia pudding.
    SWEETENER. I add a small amount of sweetener to the peanut butter chia pudding. Only 1 tsp is enough, but you can always add more.
    CONSISTENCY. If you have a thing about consistency, you can always blend your chia seed pudding. If the pudding is too thick for your preference after refrigeration, add more milk. But, if the pudding is too runny, add 1 tbsp of chia seeds and stir.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 477IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 372mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword breakfast, chia seeds, dairy free, gluten free, meal prep, peanut butter, vegan
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    1. Meredith

      March 06, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Very good and so easy to make!!! We enjoyed this topped with vanilla yogurt and berries. Will definitely make again.

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      • Elise Shivamber

        March 06, 2021 at 6:36 pm

        So glad you liked it Meredith! Topped with yogurt sounds amazing!!

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