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Creamy Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

all recipes breakfast May 06, 2025
chia seed pudding

 

Creamy Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
This rich and creamy peanut butter chia pudding is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert! Naturally sweetened and packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, it comes together in minutes and sets up beautifully in the fridge.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours minimum (or overnight)
Total Time: ~4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients:
2 tabelspoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 cups sweetened soy milk
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions:
1.Mix base ingredients:
2.In a large bowl or jar, whisk together the soy milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
3.Add chia seeds: Stir in the chia seeds, making sure they are evenly distributed.
4.Let it thicken: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken.
5.Stir and serve: Before serving, give it a good stir. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top for extra flavor!

Optional toppings:
Top with sliced bananas, berries, extra peanut butter drizzle, or chopped nuts if desired.
Notes:
If the pudding gets too thick, simply stir in a splash of extra soy milk before serving.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
Quick Tip:
You can also portion it into small jars or containers after mixing to have individual servings ready to grab!

 

 

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