If you’re looking for a great portable breakfast or snack that is also as delicious as it is healthy, then you want this High Protein Peanut Butter Chia Pudding. It’s packed with 17 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber just in one serving - with no protein powder added!
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High Protein Chia Seed Pudding (no protein powder)
Move over overnight oats, this creamy and delicious High Protein Chia Seed Pudding is a fantastic plant-based source of fiber, essential minerals, and healthy fats like ALA Omega-3.
These little super seeds also keep you feeling fuller longer and are an amazing way to start your day or carry you through the afternoon.
My peanut butter flavored chia pudding is a great high protein recipe that makes a fantastic portable breakfast on the go or a quick snack. Much like my Creamy Strawberry Chia Pudding and Blue Chia Pudding, it also makes an easy and healthy dessert option (I'm always in for healthy desserts!).
And if you have chia’s powerhouse cousin flaxseed in your pantry, be sure to try my Flaxseed Pudding.
Ingredients
- Chia seeds - white or black can be used
- Peanut butter powder - it has way less fat and calories than jarred peanut butter
- Plain Greek yogurt or Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) - full fat or low fat
- Almond milk - unsweetened, or milk of choice (oat, coconut, cow, soy - whatever you have)
- Maple syrup - mine is always local from Maine
- Peanut butter and crushed peanuts - as optional toppings
See recipe card for quantities.
PB powder vs. peanut butter
I use powdered peanut butter in this recipe to save on calories and fat content. The recipe as written (without the optional peanut butter drizzle) makes one serving with 233 kcal and 11g fat. If you prefer, you can swap out 2 tablespoon of PB powder with 1 tablespoon of regular peanut butter (it will change the nutritional values to 306 kcal and 19g fat).
How to make high protein chia seed pudding
- Step 1: In a small bowl or jar, add chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup and peanut butter powder until smooth.
- Step 2: Whisk together until combined and smooth. Make sure to break down any clumps of seeds.
- Step 3: Cover the pudding mixture with a tight-fitting lid place in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight.
- Step 4: Top with a drizzle of natural peanut butter and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts, if desired.
How to Serve Chia Pudding
Top your pudding with a drizzle of peanut butter and crushed peanuts or granola. Or swirl in a dollop of your favorite flavor jam and top with berries.
If you’re looking for a healthy Chia Breakfast Bowl, you can add fresh fruit like sliced bananas, raspberries or blueberries, chocolate chips, and some walnuts or pepitas for an amazingly tasty start to your day.
For an even bigger boost of extra protein and a little crunch, you can also top with some hemp seeds.
Storage and Make Ahead Tips
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The pudding will stay fresh for up to 4-5 days, so you can easily make it well in advance of serving. Just give it a good stir before serving.
I don’t recommend freezing this as it does not keep its texture after thawing.
Tips & Tricks
- The amount of maple syrup in the recipe can be adjusted to your personal taste
- You can also swap the maple syrup for another sweetener of your choice, like honey or agave nectar.
- Unsweetened almond milk can be replaced with soy, oat, coconut milk or dairy milk.
- For a Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding, stir in 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- This recipe makes enough for one serving. If you want to make a larger amount, click the x2 or x3 button in the recipe card at the bottom of the post for double or triple the recipe amounts.
Recipe FAQs
PB powder (peanut butter powder) is made from roasted peanuts that have been pressed to remove most of the oil, then they are ground into a fine powder. It has the same nutty flavor as peanut butter but with significantly less fat and fewer calories.
Yes! You can use 1–2 tablespoons of regular peanut butter instead of PB powder. Just keep in mind it will add more calories and fat compared to PB powder.
Yes. Swap the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free yogurt and use plant-based milk.
Absolutely. Any milk you like - dairy or plant-based - will work in this recipe.
If your chia seed pudding isn’t thickening it could mean the chia seeds are old, or the mixture wasn’t stirred enough at the start. Make sure to mix well so the seeds don’t clump.
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Recipe
High Protein Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds white or black
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter powder
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or skyr (Icelandic yogurt), low fat or full fat
- ½ cup almond milk or milk of choice, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or more, to taste
- peanut butter and crushed peanuts optional toppings
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together chia seeds, peanut butter powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
- Leave on the counter for 10-15 minutes, then give it a thorough stir. This step helps distribute the chia seeds evenly and avoid clumps of seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until the pudding thickens and the chia seeds absorb the liquid.
- Open the lid, give the pudding a good stir, then top with a drizzle of peanut butter and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts, if desired. Enjoy chilled.
Matt says
We're trying to pump up our scrawny 12 year old with protein. This is a big help for breakfast when we don't have much time in the morning. Great EASY recipe. Thank you!
paula says
This was my first time trying peanut butter with chia pudding, and I loved it! This was such a great recipe!
Nora says
So creamy and satisfying! This chia pudding kept me full for hours!
Jet says
Love that this packs protein without powders. The texture looks creamy and satisfying. This is a great option for busy mornings or post-workout snacks. Thanks for this!
Krystle Smith says
The peanut butter flavor really shines, and the chia seeds give it a nice texture without being too thick. It was so filling, I didn't even need a snack later.
Ashley says
Delicious! I added a little strawberry jam on top and it tasted just like a PB and J!
Agnieszka says
Yum!