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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Pudding

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 08/14/19 Updated: 03/22/22
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This peanut butter chocolate chia pudding combines two of the best ever flavors for a healthy dessert that needs only 6 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to prepare. The perfect pairing of chocolate and peanut butter is just delicious with superfood chia seeds, and this quick and easy dessert recipe is naturally vegan and paleo.

Peanut butter chocolate chia pudding in a glass jar

I don’t know about you, but busy mornings can often mean that you can skip breakfast or run out the door with not the healthiest option! This pudding is a great option that you can grab from the fridge and get something healthy to start the day!

Why is this recipe so good?

  • It tastes just like a peanut butter cup!
  • It only takes 5 minutes to make.
  • Make a large batch and enjoy a healthy breakfast throughout the week.
  • It’s vegan, paleo, dairy free, and can easily be made low carb and keto.

How to make it

This delicious chocolate chia pudding couldn’t be any easier to make!
Stir all the ingredients together until totally smooth.

Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Serve with chopped peanuts and shaved chocolate

All ingredients mixed in a large bowl

What does this dish taste like?

Chia seeds themselves do not have any flavor to them, rather they soak up the flavors of the milk and whatever you include in the pudding. This chia pudding tastes exactly like a chocolate peanut butter cup – what a great way to start the day!

Is it good for you?

Chia seeds are a great food to incorporate into your diet. They are high in fiber and healthy fats. They contribute to gut health and fight inflammation. The peanut butter in these puddings add protein and unprocessed cocoa powder can lower blood pressure and is high in antioxidants.

How long does it last in the fridge?

Once you have mixes all of the ingredients together, you need to leave it in the fridge for at least four hours. It will then be good to keep covered for four or five days. I love making a batch at the start of the week for easy to grab breakfast every morning.

Two jars of pudding on a marble work surface

Dietary variations for this recipe

  • You can replace the peanut butter with almond butter
  • Use any kind of diary-free milk you have in this chocolate chia pudding. Coconut, almond and soy all work really well.
  • Try subbing the maple syrup with a keto sweetener like Lakanto Monkfruit Maple Syrup for a keto and low carb version.
Top shot of two choclate chia puddings with spoons in them

Chef’s Tips

  • Ensure that all of the ingredients are well mixed before putting in the fridge.
  • Let the pudding sit for at least 4 hours to allow it to set.
  • Use an unsweetened and unprocessed cocoa powder.
  • Use an organic peanut butter with no added salt or sugar.
Top shot of two jars of chia pudding with a spoon next to them

Be sure to check out these other healthy chia seed recipes!

  • PB&J Chia Seed Pudding
  • Blueberry Chia Smoothie
  • Blueberry Chia Jam
  • Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding

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Peanut butter chocolate chia pudding in a glass jar
5 from 14 votes

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chia Pudding

Prep:5 minutes
Resting time:4 hours
Total:5 minutes
This peanut butter chocolate chia pudding combines two of the best ever flavors for a healthy dessert
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2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup non dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions 

  • Stir all together until totally smooth. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve with chopped peanuts and shaved chocolate

Nutrition Information

Calories: 393kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 176mg, Potassium: 533mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 465IU, Vitamin C: 8.5mg, Calcium: 342mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Net Carbs: 30g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Julie Conley says

    Posted on 2/18/20 at 1:16 pm

    Can I sub honey for maple syrup? I want to make this RIGHTNOW and am pretty sure I’m out of maple syrup. ?

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 2/18/20 at 1:36 pm

      You can!

      Reply
  2. Stefanie says

    Posted on 12/30/19 at 2:31 pm

    I just made this for the first time – YUM! The only downside is having to wait for it to set!5 stars

    Reply
  3. Rose Yoder says

    Posted on 9/18/19 at 10:42 pm

    These look amazing but peanuts are not paleo ?

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 9/19/19 at 1:47 pm

      You’re right! So sorry about that typo.

      Reply
    • Carnel says

      Posted on 1/12/20 at 1:47 pm

      I have made this recipe multiple times and adapted, I use coconut and rice milk, I’ve used thicker coconut cream and adapt and it’s always delicious. My favourite is to add raspberries on top and coconut cream if I want to be really indulgent! Thank you for sharing this.

      Reply
  4. Steve says

    Posted on 9/18/19 at 8:24 am

    You’re recipes are usually the best I’ve found (for Paleo)…but I bought black chia seeds, followed the recipe exactly (except for using almond butter), and I couldn’t get past the hard texture of the seeds. I just didn’t love this. I was kind of soupy and seedy, not what I was expecting.

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 9/18/19 at 9:34 am

      I’m sorry you had that experience. We have not experimented with almond butter, so that may be way it did not come out correctly.

      Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 9/19/19 at 1:48 pm

      Sorry, Steve, our response was not very accurate as we mention both almond and peanut butter in the recipe. Are you sure you had the measurements correct? We do understand that chia seeds have a very interesting texture!

      Reply
  5. heather says

    Posted on 8/26/19 at 9:31 am

    My family is going to love this!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/26/19 at 1:00 pm

      We hope so! Let us know what they think, Heather!

      Reply
  6. Yang says

    Posted on 8/23/19 at 10:14 pm

    My kids are going to love this! Thanks for the inspiration.. love this flavour combo!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/26/19 at 1:15 pm

      We hope your kids love them, Yang!

      Reply
  7. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    Posted on 8/22/19 at 4:31 pm

    O. M. G. Yes, pleeeeaaaaasssse! Such a great way to get the chocolate/peanut butter combo without all the sugar!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/26/19 at 1:18 pm

      Right!??

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    Posted on 8/22/19 at 11:42 am

    Forgot to rate recipe 🙂5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/26/19 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks, Linda!

      Reply
  9. Linda says

    Posted on 8/22/19 at 11:35 am

    This was so good! I made it with canned coconut milk and almond butter. Sprinkled coconut and chopped almonds on top….yummy. I love your recipes! Thank you for sharing. My hubby always makes a face when I’m making new stuff with weird stuff, his words, but he ends up loving it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/26/19 at 1:25 pm

      That sounds incredible, Linda! Yum!!!

      Reply
  10. Raia Todd says

    Posted on 8/22/19 at 11:08 am

    Chia pudding is one of my favorite treats. And chocolate-peanut butter is one of my favorite flavor combos! I can’t wait to try this gorgeous recipe. I know I’ll love it! 🙂5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 8/26/19 at 1:25 pm

      We hope you will love it, Raia!

      Reply
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