A chia pudding is a healthy breakfast made from chia seeds and milk that is rich in protein, like my Raspberry Chia Pudding, Tiramisu Chia Pudding, or Mango Chia Pudding. Chia seeds are high in fiber and protein, and when in contact with a liquid, they swell and create a pudding-like texture delicious for breakfast. Chia puddings are, most of the time, vegan-friendly if they are made with non-dairy milk and plant-based ingredients. It’s similar to my Flaxseed Pudding. This chocolate and peanut butter chia pudding version is naturally:
Grain-free Gluten-free Keto-friendly Vegan Paleo Dairy-free
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make a chia chocolate pudding are:
Chia Seeds – feel free to use black chia seeds or white chia seeds. Both have the same nutrients and properties. Cocoa Powder – I use unsweetened cocoa powder to make it easier to balance the sweetness. Natural Peanut Butter, or for a low-fat option and a protein boost, you can use powdered peanut butter. Another great option is to use almond butter to boost the healthy fat of your breakfast bowl. Almond Milk or any non-dairy milk you like, including oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk. Maple Syrup or any liquid sweetener you love like agave syrup, coconut nectar, or brown rice syrup. Vanilla Extract – for flavor.
How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This chia pudding chocolate peanut butter recipe is the best breakfast meal prep ever. There are two ways to make it. The classic chia pudding recipe consists of combining all the ingredients, then storing the pudding in the fridge overnight, and serving it the next day. This option is delicious, but some people don’t enjoy the slurpy bits of chia seeds in their pudding. The alternative is to grind the chia pudding by blending all the ingredients to create a smooth, creamy pudding.
Serving
Before serving, add some toppings like:
Chocolate chips Dark chocolate chunks – pick vegan dark chocolate. Drizzle of peanut butter Roasted peanuts or chopped peanuts Coconut Fresh berries
Protein Boost
You can boost the protein content of your chia pudding by using:
High-protein dairy-free milk like protein almond milk or soy milk. Add one or two tablespoons of protein powder – if so, add extra 1/4 cup almond milk to avoid a dry pudding. Serve with extra protein spread like PB2 peanut butter.
Storage Instructions
Chia pudding must be stored in an airtight glass mason jar in the fridge. You can keep the pudding fresh for up to 3 days. Always make sure the lid is sealed to prevent the pudding from drying out and hardening on the top. If the pudding gets too thick, you can thin it out with extra plant-based milk before serving. Below I listed an answer to your more frequent questions about this chia pudding recipe.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Chia pudding, overnight oats, or oatmeal are all delicious recipes for a healthy breakfast to start the day with protein, fiber, and healthy slow-release carbs. Below I listed some more healthy breakfast recipes for you to try.
