I tried to get Tanney to eat chia pudding for breakfast the other day, and she refused unless it had peanut butter and nutella in it. Weird? Interesting? Delicious? Yes, yes and yes!
I always loved growing chia pets as a kid. Maybe it was because we both had crazy hair? Back then, I had no idea that chia seeds were so nutritious and a superfood! The Aztec warriors recognized the power of these small seeds and ate them to boost their energy levels!
This peanut butter chia pudding has all the makings of a great breakfast. Chia seeds for energy and omega 3 fatty acids, peanut butter for protein, and nutella for a sweet start! I topped it off with some fresh banana slices too, just to make myself feel better, but Tanney clearly won this round! Ben & Jerry’s would name this recipe Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding!
Peanut Butter Chia Pudding notes:
-I tried making this chia pudding with both dairy milk and coconut milk, and both variations were delicious
-Endurance athletes sprinkle chia into their drinks, since it might be a healthier alternative to carb loading before big events. If chia seeds are good enough for athletes and Aztec warriors, they are good enough for me and my marathon Netflix-watching sessions!
- 3 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 cup whole dairy milk or coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 banana
- Nutella
- Blend peanut butter and milk together.
- Place chia seeds in a cereal bowl. Add the peanut butter mixture and and stir thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for approx 15 minutes. Once it has thickened into a pudding consistency, top with sliced bananas and Nutella.
I’ve always been a bit intrigued by chia pudding, I think this time I should give it a try! I do love anything with peanut butter!
You have to try it! It’s a quick and easy breakfast/dessert 🙂
This looks fantastic! Can’t wait to give it a shot with my girls!! Thanks
Thanks Kaitie!
I’ll have to try this for breakfast instead of eating eggs every day!
It’s so fast and easy to make, and will keep you full until lunch 🙂
I’m so into the chia craze now and love the addition of PB! All it needs now is some chocolate chips 🙂
I totally want some chocolate chip chia pudding now! 🙂
I have chia seeds in my cupboard, but I wasn’t super happy with my first attempt at chia see pudding. I will definitely give it another try. How can you go wrong with peanut butter AND nutella!! 🙂
Chia pudding tastes great with banana and nutella, so maybe you can give this combo a try! 🙂
What a delicious way to eat chia pudding, love it!
Thanks Michelle! I could eat chia pudding all day 🙂
I have been enjoying chia puddings again, after a long absence I am LOVING them! I made one with matcha the other day, so good! I love anything peanut butter and banana, this looks fantastic!
Thanks Kristina! Oooh…matcha chia pudding sounds amazing! I love all things matcha 🙂
This looks great, and I have all the ingredients, but wondered if I could substitute rice milk instead? Thanks!
Hi LaVonda! I haven’t actually tried it with rice milk, but I think it should work 🙂 Since rice milk is thinner in consistency than coconut milk, feel free to add more chia seeds to thicken it up! Hope you enjoy it 🙂