chocolate peanut butter chia pudding (vegan)

I’ve been so excited to share this healthy treat with you guys. With the New Year upon us, I know a lot of us are looking for ways to cut back on sugar and this is a great option when you “need something sweet” after dinner, or at any time of the day. This recipe needs to be doubled the next time I make it considering I ate almost half the bowl and it probably only lasted for a few hours once Mitch got home from work. It’s so good! If you can imagine a creamy bowl of peanut butter cups with fiber, protein and omega 3’s mixed in, then you’ve just imagined this dessert. 

I had a craving the other day for my vanilla chia pudding, but also wanted chocolate, so decided to add some cocoa powder to my recipe. Then I saw peanut butter in the pantry and added some, knowing you can never go wrong with a chocolate peanut butter combo. It was sooo good, especially considering it’s high in protein and healthy fat but low in sugar. 

Chia pudding not only tastes delicious, but is also really easy. Just blend (or whisk vigorously) full-fat coconut milk, chia seeds, real maple syrup, vanilla, a pinch of salt, and in this case, natural peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder. Once blended, store it in the fridge for an hour or so and you’ll have a thick, creamy pudding. 

You’ll love having this healthy snack or dessert in the fridge for yourself, but I promise the kiddos will love it too. It’s a delicious snack you can feel good about giving your family, and I know you’ll love it!