Peanut Butter Chia Pudding (Printable)

A rich, creamy chia pudding blended with peanut butter, sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for meal prep.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
02 - 6 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, adjusted to taste
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Sliced banana
08 - Chopped roasted peanuts
09 - Dark chocolate shavings
10 - Fresh berries

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Add the chia seeds to the bowl and stir thoroughly, ensuring the seeds are evenly distributed throughout the liquid without clumping.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and the mixture to thicken into a pudding-like consistency.
04 - Remove from the refrigerator and stir the pudding vigorously to break up any settled seeds and restore a uniform, creamy texture.
05 - Divide the pudding evenly among 4 serving bowls or jars. Top with sliced banana, chopped peanuts, dark chocolate shavings, or fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This recipe takes five minutes of actual effort and then the fridge does all the heavy lifting while you sleep or forget about it entirely.
  • The peanut butter flavor is deeply satisfying without being cloying, and the chia seeds give it a tapioca like texture that feels indulgent rather than virtuous.
02 -
  • If you stir the chia seeds in and immediately walk away, they will clump into an unpleasant gelatinous mass at the bottom of the bowl and you will have to start over.
  • Using cold almond milk straight from the fridge slows down the initial thickening, so room temperature liquid actually gives you a smoother result.
03 -
  • Blend all the ingredients except the chia seeds in a blender for thirty seconds if you want an ultra silky texture without any visible seed texture.
  • Toasting the chopped peanut topping in a dry skillet for two minutes adds a warm, nutty crunch that elevates the entire bowl from good to memorable.

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