This Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is a protein packed breakfast that’s slightly sweet and so satisfying!
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Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Breakfasts that are packed with protein, delicious, and take little effort are always the ones I turn to time and time again. This typically means meals that can be prepared in advance, allowing for ease and mindlessness in the morning.
This Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is the perfect example of all of the above things! Chia seeds plump up when soaked in almond milk overnight, creating a pudding-like consistency. It’s the perfect canvas for whatever toppings your heart desires! Read on to learn how to make this delicious and nutritious breakfast recipe!
Ok, But What ARE Chia Seeds Anyway?
Chia seeds are the edible seeds of a plant in the mint family, salvia Hispanica. They’re readily available today in grocery stores across the country.
They’re highly nutritious, boasting the following nutrition per 2 tablespoons (per Healthline, article cited below):
- calories: 138
- protein: 4.7 grams
- fat: 8.7 grams
- alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): 5 grams
- carbs: 11.9 grams
- fiber: 9.8 grams
- calcium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
- iron: 12% of the DV
- magnesium: 23% of the DV
- phosphorus: 20% of the DV
- zinc: 12% of the DV
- vitamin B1 (thiamine): 15% of the DV
- vitamin B3 (niacin): 16% of the DV
How To Make Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Chia seed pudding is one of my favorite weekday breakfasts to prepare because it is so simple! I like storing individual servings in lidded jars, making early mornings a breeze when I’m out the door and need something to eat on the go.
Ingredients To Make Chia Pudding
- Chia seeds
- Milk of choice (I like using almond or coconut)
- Pure maple syrup or other sweetener
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a lidded jar or bowl. Stir completely to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator. I like to make this at least 12 hours in advance, however, it will likely be ready to enjoy after 2 hours!
- You can layer the chia pudding with peanut butter for pretty presentation, or feel free to simply stir some in. Top with berries and coconut and enjoy!
Ways To Make Chia Pudding Your Own
You can adjust the flavor of this chia pudding to fit whatever your taste is. Here are a few additions that would be delicious!
- Shredded coconut
- Sliced almonds
- Chopped apple
- Sliced banana
- Fresh berries
- Cocoa powder (or a chocolate shell!)
- Almond butter (or any nut butter!)
- Protein powder
- Jam
Other Protein-Packed Treats To Consider
Tools To Make Chia Pudding
- Lidded Glass Jar or Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Glass Measuring Cup
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Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 2-3 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter (the drippy kind)
- Fresh berries and unsweetened coconut, to garnish
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a lidded jar or bowl. Stir completely to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator. I like to make this at least 12 hours in advance, however, it will likely be ready to enjoy after 2 hours!
- You can layer the chia pudding with peanut butter for pretty presentation, or feel free to simply stir some in. Top with berries and coconut and enjoy!
Sources
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds