Description
This Creamy Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding is a luscious, nutrient-packed dessert or breakfast option that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and cocoa with the health benefits of chia seeds. Smooth and velvety, it’s an easy no-cook recipe that sets in the fridge to become a satisfying treat topped with dark chocolate chips for an indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and peanut butter lumps are fully dissolved.
- Refrigerate to Set: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a pudding-like texture.
- Add Toppings: Once set, sprinkle the dark chocolate chips on top of the pudding for a delicious peanut butter cup flavor contrast.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chia pudding chilled directly from the fridge as a healthy dessert or snack.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, stir the pudding once or twice during the first hour of refrigeration to prevent clumping.
- Feel free to swap almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk according to your preference.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- This chia pudding keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For an extra peanut butter boost, swirl additional peanut butter on top before serving.
