Make this easy single serving peanut butter chia pudding for breakfast or a snack. It takes just 5 minutes to assemble and sit out for 10 or more minutes. This recipe doesn't just have creamy peanut butter, but also bananas and chocolate chips!
[This peanut butter chia pudding recipe was originally posted in March 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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Chia pudding makes for an easy breakfast or snack with a fun texture.
Chia seeds absorb liquid to create a gel like texture with beads inside. They're easy to keep on hand, are versatile in more than just chia pudding recipes (like this chia pudding with peanut butter).
Similar to oats, you can add lots of toppings to them to make each batch as different as you'd like.
I prefer making my chia pudding with milk and toppings because chia seeds don't really have a flavor. I like adding some sort of protein like peanut butter or Greek yogurt, fruit, and other ingredients to add lots of flavor. The options are endless.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the peanut butter chia pudding recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick description of what's in this recipe.
- Chia seeds
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Banana
- Peanut butter
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Scroll down to the peanut butter chia pudding recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
Mix together chia seeds and water in a medium sized bowl. Let sit on counter for 10-15 minutes. (do not let sit in fridge-it gets goopy). And stir occasionally.
Add milk and vanilla extract after chia seeds have set, stir together.
Top with mashed ripe banana, peanut butter, and chopped chocolate chips to make chia pudding with banana, peanut butter and chocolate. Add additional sweetener, if desired.
Enjoy your peanut butter chia pudding immediately, or refrigerate in a airtight container for later.
Storage/Reheating Tips
Store leftover peanut butter chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge. It should last about a week.
This recipe may be able to be frozen, but I haven't tried it. It's likely best enjoyed within a couple of days though.
Substitutions/Tips
- Occasionally stir chia pudding and break up globs of chia seeds while it's sitting out so it doesn't get gloppy.
- The higher fat milk you use, the creamier the pudding will be. But just use what you've got on hand for the easiest recipe.
- Use a ripe banana so it's easily mashed, and use your favorite type of peanut butter & chocolate chips. I like creamy peanut butter & semi-sweet chocolate chips in this pudding.
- Taste and feel free to add some sugar if your chia pudding isn't sweet enough.
- Other great add-ins: Dried or fresh fruit; sugar, maple syrup, or honey for sweetness.
FAQ
Instead of categorizing foods as healthy or not, try focusing on how food tastes, what feelings it brings up, and enjoyment you feel eating it. If eating healthy enough is stressful, consider working with a non-diet dietitian.
Peanut butter is a delicious addition to chia pudding. This peanut butter chia pudding is flavorful and super creamy thanks to the peanut butter.
It depends, try eating it and see if it affects your sleep. If my clients are hungry late at night, I encourage them to add some protein to what they're eating, to fill them up.
Lots of chia pudding recipes have protein from dairy added, and peanut butter!
Other good chia pudding/oatmeal recipes
What to do with leftover ingredients
When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.
- Chia seeds: you can use them in so many different recipes!) Grilled Turkey & Brie Sandwich, Triple Berry Chia Pudding, Ham & Swiss Sliders.
- Peanut butter: Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip, Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie, Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies, Protein Balls with Peanut Butter and Chocolate.
- Banana: Bananas Foster Pancakes, Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, Apple Banana Spinach Smoothie, Strawberry Banana Milkshake, include it in a Waffle Bar.
Did you make this peanut butter chia pudding? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Peanut Butter Chia Pudding (single serving)
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- ⅛ cup dry chia seeds
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup milk I used 1%
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ soft banana mashed
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips chopped
Instructions
- Mix together ⅛ cup chia seeds and ¾ cup water in a medium sized bowl. Let sit on counter for 10-15 minutes. (do not let sit in fridge-it gets goopy). And stir occasionally.
- Add ¼ cup milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract after chia seeds have set, stir together.
- Top with ½ mashed banana, 1 Tablespoon peanut butter, and 1 Tablespoon chopped chocolate chips.
Notes
- Occasionally stir chia pudding and break up globs of chia seeds while it's sitting out so it doesn't get gloppy.
- The higher fat milk you use, the creamier the pudding will be. But just use what you've got on hand/what you like best for the easiest recipe.
- Use a ripe banana so it's easily mashed, and use your favorite type of peanut butter & chocolate chips. I like creamy peanut butter & semi-sweet chocolate chips in this pudding.
- Taste and feel free to add some sugar if it's not sweet enough.
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Barbara Hinton says
How many calories
Rebecca says
Hi Barbara, I don't post calorie/nutrition info on recipes. Here's more info https://www.nourishnutritionblog.com/about-rebecca/#h-why-you-won-t-find-nutrition-information-on-the-recipes
Tisha says
So simple and so looks incredible! Perfect for the peanut butter lover!!
Rebecca says
thanks so much