High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
This High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding is a nutritious, delicious, and convenient breakfast or snack that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter and chocolate with the fiber and omega-3 benefits of chia seeds. Perfect for busy mornings, it offers customizable sweetness, texture, and protein boost options, making it an adaptable, crowd-pleasing recipe that supports a healthy lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 to 12 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup (80 g) chia seeds
- 2 cups (480 ml) unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy, oat, almond) or dairy milk of choice
- ¼ cup (60 g) natural peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp (18 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 scoop (~30 g) chocolate protein powder
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, natural peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and protein powder if using. Blend or whisk vigorously until smooth and free of peanut-butter streaks, approximately 30 seconds in a blender or 1–2 minutes by hand.
- Incorporate the Cocoa: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the base mixture. Blend or whisk again until fully dissolved and the mixture is a uniform, glossy chocolate without any dry pockets.
- Stir in the Chia Seeds: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter liquid into a large bowl. Add the chia seeds and fold in gently with a spatula or whisk to ensure even coating and prevent clumping for uniform hydration.
- Portion & Chill: Divide the pudding evenly among four 8-oz (240 ml) mason jars or airtight containers, leaving space at the top. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8 hours), for the best texture.
- Final Stir & Serve: Before serving, stir each jar to redistribute settled seeds. Garnish as desired with fresh fruit, nuts, or toppings and enjoy.
Notes
- For an extra-smooth pudding, blend the chia mixture again just before chilling.
- To reduce fat, substitute half the peanut butter with powdered peanut butter plus water.
- Double chocolate lovers can add 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips before chilling.
- Allergy-friendly swap: use sunflower seed or almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- A pinch of sea salt enhances the sweetness and intensifies chocolate flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days in airtight containers.
- Freeze portions without toppings for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge.
Keywords: chia seed pudding, high protein pudding, chocolate peanut butter pudding, healthy breakfast, make-ahead breakfast, vegan pudding, gluten-free pudding
