Description
This Creamy Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding is a delicious and nutritious no-cook dessert that blends the richness of peanut butter and cocoa with the wholesome texture of chia seeds. Perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and topped with dark chocolate chips for an indulgent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 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
Topping
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine 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 free of any peanut butter lumps.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding.
- Add Toppings: Once the pudding has set and thickened, sprinkle the dark chocolate chips evenly over the top.
- Serve: Serve the pudding chilled to enjoy a creamy, rich dessert or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk as per preference.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup according to taste.
- For an extra crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds as toppings.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Ensure thorough mixing at the start to avoid clumps of peanut butter.
