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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

April 5, 2018 Updated: August 17, 2019 By Leanne 48 Comments

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is the ultimate healthy treat! It’s a great source of fibre, calcium and healthy fats, and when it’s topped with chia jam, caramelized bananas and granola, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding in a white dish on a wooden surface next to a jar of chia jam.

It’s finally April and spring is in the air. Okay, it might be a bit premature to say that since it snowed last night. But we’ve been having some sunny days and warmer temperatures, so I’m declaring it spring!

So with that declaration, you’d think I’d be sharing recipes for green salads, asparagus and lemon dishes, all the things that conjure up images of spring. Those recipes are definitely coming, but since the other day was National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (I know, there is truly a day for everything!), I was inspired to share this recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding.

I started eating chia pudding a few years ago when I was looking for something a little different to eat in the mornings that would fill me up but wasn’t the usual toast, smoothie or oatmeal bowl. And chia happens to be a superfood that’s filling and works well in so many recipes.

Overhead view of the ingredients to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding.

Why is chia so good for you?

Chia seeds are dense with nutrients, which means a little goes a long way. They’re a great source of vitamins and minerals, like calcium and iron, and they’re also high in fibre, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. For instance, a 30 gram serving (3 tbsp) has 11 grams of fibre and 6 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. So these little seeds pack a nutritional punch!

With all these benefits, it’s no surprise that chia seeds have gained in popularity in recent years. They’re often an ingredient in smoothies and smoothie bowls, but they can also be sprinkled on cereals and yogurts or baked into pancakes, muffins and granola bars. They absorb water and plump up, so they also work really well in puddings and jams, which happens to be my favourite way to use them. 😉

Overhead view of the ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding whisked together in a bowl.

How do you make chia pudding?

A general rule of thumb is that for every 1 cup of liquid, you add about 1/4 – 1/3 cup of chia seeds. I like my chia pudding thick, so I usually go with 1/3 cup. I normally use almond milk, but you can also use cow’s milk, coconut milk or cashew milk. For taste, I like to add maple syrup or honey, or you can even add some puréed fruit. For this Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding, I added maple syrup, cocoa and peanut butter.

Once, you’ve settled on your ingredients, just whisk it all together and refrigerate for a few hours until the chia seeds have plumped and absorbed the liquid. If you don’t like the texture of the chia seeds, you can blend all the ingredients in your blender, which grinds up the chia seeds a bit. The result will be a pudding with a finer texture.

Up close view of caramelized banana slices in a cast iron frying pan.

Assembling this Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is best enjoyed with many, many toppings!

  • Triple Berry Chia Jam is a must! Any kind of jam that is refined sugar-free will work. I just always have a jar of this triple berry goodness stored in the fridge. The tart taste of the berries pairs well with the cocoa and peanut buttery pudding.
  • Since I’m also a huge fan of banana with peanut butter, I usually add a few banana slices to this pudding. And, if I have time, I caramelize the bananas with a bit of coconut sugar. So good!
  • Shredded coconut is also a great topping, and if it’s toasted coconut, all the better.
  • I love to sprinkle on a bit of granola. I usually have some Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola on hand, but any kind will work. We’re just looking for that crunch factor here, so even if you wanted to add some chopped nuts or seeds, that would work too.
  • Lastly, and this is totally optional, but if I’m feeling decadent, I usually melt a bit of peanut butter to drizzle on top. Honey would be awesome too!

And that’s it. This delicious little pudding parfait is all yours to devour! 😉

Up close overhead view of Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding in a white dish on a wooden surface.

Hope you get a chance to make this loaded Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding. If you do, I would love to hear about it in the comments below, or see some pics on Instagram! Just tag @crumbtopbaking if you want to share your creation. And if you love chia pudding, you might also want to check out this recipe for Cherry Chamomile Chia Pudding, because cherry season is just around the corner! 😉

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Leanne
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours (includes time for pudding to thicken)
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Snacks; Breakfast; Desserts
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding is the ultimate healthy treat! It’s a great source of fibre, calcium and healthy fats, and when it’s topped with chia jam, caramelized bananas and granola, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!


Ingredients

For the pudding:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/3 cup chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (smooth and salted)
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Optional toppings:

  • Any kind of refined sugar free chia jam (suggested recipe in notes)
  • Caramelized banana slices (instructions in notes)
  • Granola, nuts and/or seeds
  • Unsweetened toasted coconut
  • Melted peanut butter
  • Honey

Instructions

  1. Making the pudding: Add all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or overnight, until the chia seeds have plumped and the pudding has thickened. The pudding will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  2. Assembling the pudding: Divide the pudding into 2 dishes, and top with desired toppings. Enjoy!

 


Notes

  1. Using 1/3 cup of chia seeds will create a thick pudding. If you don’t like your pudding thick, just reduce the amount of chia seeds.
  2. If you don’t have salted peanut butter, you can use smooth natural peanut butter and add a pinch of salt to the pudding.
  3. To make the triple berry chia jam, add 1 cup each of blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries (fresh or frozen) and 1 tbsp. of maple syrup to a small sauce pan. Cover and bring to a low boil. Simmer until the fruit has softened. Mash the berries and stir in 4-6 tbsp. chia seeds (depending on desired thickness of jam). Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes covered. Store in the fridge and enjoy within 2 weeks.
  4. To caramelize the banana, slice one medium-sized banana and spread the slices out on a pre-heated, greased frying pan. Sprinkle on 1/2 tsp coconut sugar. Sauté the banana slices for 3-4 minutes, turning over at the mid-way point. The banana slices are done when they are slightly softened and the coconut sugar has melted. I avoid using a banana that is overly ripe as it will be too sweet and mushy when caramelized.

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  1. Kristen says

    April 6, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    I absolutely love chocolate peanut butter chia pudding. And this recipe looks so good, can’t wait to dig in!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Thanks Kristen! It’s a favourite pudding of mine as well. Of course, I enjoy anything with chocolate and peanut butter! 😉

      Reply
  2. Christina says

    April 6, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    I would eat this pudding for breakfast, a pre-snack (that’s a thing, right?), a snack, lunch, after lunch snack, pre-dinner snack, and dinner. Well, maybe not dinner, but all the other categories are faur game. I’m a HUGE fan of caramelized bananas so the moment I saw you added those I knew I was going to pin the crap out of this post!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 10:01 am

      Thanks Christina. It’s a pretty versatile pudding, so you could definitely enjoy it for all of the above! 😉 Glad I’m not alone in my love for caramelized bananas. They definitely add a little something special to this pudding! Have a great week!

      Reply
  3. Maria says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    You had me at peanut butter… if that wasn’t enough the caramelized bananas would have definitely sealed the deal. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing ♥

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:55 am

      I hope you like it Maria! I love anything with peanut butter and the caramelized bananas sealed the deal for me too!;)

      Reply
  4. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

    April 6, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Oh my goodness, I’m loving what I see! So simple, nutritious and also incredibly delicious! I really like how the chia seeds plump up! I’d love that bowl in front of me right now. It has all of my favorites!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Thanks Nicoletta! This bowl has all my favourites too! And it’s so simple to make! I usually make some on Sunday to have as a quick breakfast or snack during the week!

      Reply
  5. Dana says

    April 6, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Oh heck yes please! I’m much more for savory things, but when PB is brought into the equation, I’m in. I guess technically it is savory — and oh-so-delicious when mixed with sweet! It really just amplifies everything.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:52 am

      I totally agree Dana! PB is definitely on the savoury side but I think it’s always meant to be paired with something sweet!;) Have a great week!

      Reply
  6. Cathy says

    April 6, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    I keep thinking I need to eat more chia. This recipe is one I must try! I love the general instructions you’ve included, too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:51 am

      Thanks Cathy! I hope you get a chance to make it! I try to add chia to at least one meal or snack each day. I’m glad you appreciate the general instructions. This is definitely a customizable recipe!

      Reply
  7. Terry says

    April 6, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    You always have the most amazing breakfast ideas! Then you add peanut butter to make t even better!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Thanks so much Terry! I’m a huge fan of PB and it’s usually a key ingredient in many of my recipes! 😉

      Reply
  8. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

    April 6, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Looks so yummy! I love the carmelized bananas for sure! This would be a yummy and healthy breakfast perfect for any morning! Wishing I was eating this right now 🙂

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:46 am

      Thanks Kelly! It’s a filling breakfast for sure. I’m wishing I had some right now too! 😉

      Reply
  9. Albert Bevia says

    April 6, 2018 at 7:23 am

    I never knew there was a national peanut butter and jelly day! great inspiration to create this amazing and healthy pudding, love the toppings, specially the caramelized banana slices

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:45 am

      Thanks Albert! There seems to be a day for everything! I’m big on toppings, if you couldn’t tell! 😉 And the caramelized banana slices go really well with the chocolate and peanut butter.

      Reply
  10. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    April 6, 2018 at 12:56 am

    This looks so amazing, Leanne! I love caramelized bananas too, and they would be just perfect with this! Thank you for bringing us all of these healthy and delicious recipes!! You’re killing it!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 8:25 am

      Thanks so much Katherine! I’m glad I mostly focus on healthy recipes, because I end up eating most of the food! I only recently started caramelizing bananas, and it has been a game changer! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

      Reply
  11. Ben|Havocinthekitchen says

    April 5, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    I tried a chia pudding first time ever only a year ago, so I’m not that familiar with it yet. I needed some time to get used to its texture, but I kind of like it now. And this chia pudding with peanut butter, cocoa, and lots of delish toppings – you’ve elevated it to a special level!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 8:24 am

      Thanks Ben! The texture of chia pudding does take some getting used to. First when I started making them I would blend everything in the blender, so the texture was more manageable. But now, of course, I love it and the texture doesn’t bother me. Glad you like all the toppings. Happy weekend!

      Reply
  12. [email protected]om says

    April 5, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    I just want all of your toppings. Lol

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Haha! The toppings are pretty delicious! 😉

      Reply
  13. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    April 5, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    I have all the ingredients on hand so I think I’m making this for dinner :). It’s healthy so that’s allowed right? I looove chia pudding; add peanut butter and chocolate and this is pretty much all I need to eat for the rest of my life. PS, hope your weather warms up soon!

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 7:20 am

      Thanks Kelsie! I think spring is on the way for sure. We just need patience around here! As for chia pudding for supper, I think it’s a great idea. And I could totally eat chocolate and PB every day! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  14. Ashika | Gardening Foodie says

    April 5, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    The perfect combination Chocolate and peanut butter , and in a healthy pudding…even better. Leanne, this is such an amazing recipe, I have a bottle of chia seeds in the fridge just waiting to be used in a delicious recipe like this. Cannot wait to try, thank you for sharing
    Have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 7:18 am

      Thanks Ashika! I love a healthy, delicious treat, and you can’t beat a chia pudding for that. I hope you get a chance to make the recipe! Be sure to let me know what you think if you do. Happy weekend to you too!

      Reply
  15. marcie says

    April 5, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    It’s nice to see chocolate and peanut butter here instead of green spring food….we all need some variety! 🙂 I love chia pudding and this looks like the most delicious one ever. I can’t wait to try it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Thanks Marcie! I love my greens, but yes, variety is definitely important! Hope you get a chance to try this one. Would love to know what you think of all the toppings!

      Reply
  16. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    April 5, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    Chia pudding for the win…especially if it’s chocolate pb! I can’t believe that after a few decent days of weather here we are with snow and freezing rain (with more potentially on the way). Oh well, guess we will have to enjoy spring through spring inspired recipes 😉 This looks delicious, Leanne! I’m thinking this would be lovely for my 3pm snack!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 7:07 am

      Thanks Dawn! The weather around here is definitely up and down, but I’m hopeful true spring weather is around the corner! In the meantime, I like your idea of this pudding as an afternoon snack. I usually can’t wait that long, so I eat it for breakfast or as a mid-morning snack!

      Reply
  17. puja says

    April 5, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    I love pudding, can’t wait to try it. Gorgeous photos as always! Pinned

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 7:05 am

      Hi Puja! I hope you like this pudding as much as I do! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  18. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    April 5, 2018 at 9:03 am

    This pudding sounds so easy Leanne. And what a perfect little sweet, yet healthy treat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Leanne says

      April 6, 2018 at 7:03 am

      Thanks Mary Ann! Yes, I love my easy-to-make sweet treats. And this one is healthy enough to double as breakfast! Yay!

      Reply
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