Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Name: Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/8 cup dry chia seeds; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup milk (I used 1%); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 soft banana (mashed); 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (chopped)

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Ever had peanut butter chia pudding? This chia pudding with bananas and chocolate is perfect as breakfast, a snack, or dessert any day of the week. It's creamy, peanut butter-y and takes just a few minutes to make.

chia pudding in a glass with peanut butter and chocolate chips on top

[This 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]

How will this chia pudding make your life better?
What makes this chia seed pudding so good?
How do I make chia pudding with peanut butter?
Substitutions/Tips
FAQ
What can I make with leftover ingredients?

How will this chia pudding make your life better?

You can make this easy chocolate peanut butter chia pudding, a Versatile Chia Pudding, Coffee Chia Pudding, or PB yogurt Dip for a quick snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth. Use ingredients you have in your kitchen so it's even easier.

What makes this chia seed pudding so good?

Chia seeds
Milk
Vanilla extract
Banana
Peanut butter
Dark chocolate chips

How do I make chia pudding with peanut butter?

To make this peanut butter chia pudding, 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.

chia pudding with milk and vanilla in a glass bowl

Top your chia seeds with mashed ripe banana, peanut butter, and chopped chocolate chips to make chia pudding with banana, peanut butter and chocolate. Add additional sweetener if needed.

Enjoy your peanut butter chia pudding immediately, or refrigerate in a airtight container for later.

side shot of chia pudding in a short glass

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

Is chia seed pudding good for you?

Instead of categorizing foods as healthy or not, try focusing on how food tastes, what feelings it brings up, and the level of enjoyment you feel eating it. If eating healthy enough is stressful, consider working with a non-diet dietitian.

Can you put peanut butter in chia pudding?

Peanut butter is a delicious addition to chia pudding. This peanut butter chia pudding is flavorful and super creamy thanks to the peanut butter.

Is chia pudding a good late night snack?

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 PB!

chia pudding with bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate chips on top in a glass

What can I make with leftover 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: PB Caramel Sauce, Peanut Butter Granola, PB Greek Yogurt Dip
Banana: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Bananas Foster Pancakes, PB Banana Oatmeal, Overnight Oats with Yogurt, include it in a Waffle Bar.

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peanut butter and banana in chia seed pudding

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