Description
This High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding is a creamy, nutritious, and delicious no-cook recipe perfect for a quick breakfast or healthy snack. Combining the richness of peanut butter and cocoa with the superfood benefits of chia seeds and optional protein powder, it delivers a satisfying boost of protein and fiber in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup (80 g) chia seeds
- 2 cups (480 ml) unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy, oat, or almond recommended)
- ¼ cup (60 g) natural peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp (18 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Optional
- 1 scoop (~30 g) chocolate protein powder
Instructions
- Combine Liquids and Peanut Butter: In your blender or mixing bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and optional protein powder. Blend or whisk vigorously until completely smooth and free of peanut butter streaks—about 30 seconds in a blender or 1–2 minutes by hand.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the liquid mixture. Blend or whisk again until fully dissolved with no dry pockets, forming a uniform and glossy chocolate mixture.
- Mix in Chia Seeds: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture into a large bowl. Add chia seeds and fold in with a spatula or whisk, ensuring every seed is coated to prevent clumping and promote even hydration.
- Portion and Chill: Divide the mixture evenly into four 8-oz (240 ml) mason jars or airtight containers, leaving a bit of headspace. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours; however, overnight chilling (8 hours) yields the best texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: When ready to eat, stir each jar well to redistribute any settled chia seeds. Add your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of almond butter, then enjoy.
Notes
- For creamier texture, use full-fat natural peanut butter and higher-fat non-dairy milk.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or any liquid sweetener of choice.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the amount of sweetener.
- Overnight refrigeration improves chia seed hydration and pudding consistency.
- Optional protein powder boosts protein content—choose chocolate flavor to complement cocoa.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
