Cocoa Peanut Butter Chia Pudding (Printable Version)
Creamy chocolate peanut butter chia pudding — perfect for breakfast or healthy dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
02 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
05 - 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjust to taste
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
09 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings
10 - Fresh berries or banana slices
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in the chia seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
04 - Stir the pudding well before serving. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen the consistency.
05 - Divide into serving bowls or jars. Top with chopped peanuts, chocolate shavings, and fresh fruit if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast with protein and healthy fats.
- The make ahead magic means you wake up to something already done and waiting.
02 -
- Stir the mixture again after about thirty minutes in the fridge to break up any chia clusters forming at the top.
- The pudding keeps beautifully for four days so double the batch for effortless breakfasts.
03 -
- Use a jar with a lid so you can shake it instead of whisking for less cleanup.
- Make a double batch on Sunday and thank yourself all week long.