Peanut Butter Cream Chia Pudding
This smooth and creamy Peanut Butter Cream Chia Pudding rivals that of Skippy and Jif...but way, way better. Try it for breakfast, a healthy dessert or as an afternoon snack next time you're searching for something sweet and salty.
There are few things that are better than peanut butter. Peanut butter pie, peanut butter cups, peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter straight outta the jar.....wait, you do that too? Everything is better with peanut butter.
The bad thing is that most things made with peanut butter fall under the 'NO' category for a couple of reasons.....Number 1. is that most things made with peanut butter are in a dessert form; loaded with sugar, flour, and unhealthy fats. And number 2. the peanut butter that is used is usually Skippy, Jif or some god-awful knock-off brand that deems themselves "all-natural" or "healthy".
So I set out to make one bomb-ass peanut butter recipe that incorporates healthy ingredients, nutrient-dense components, and (my fav) chia pudding....which, if you haven't heard, is ALL the rage lately, and for good reason.
This recipe is healthy enough to eat at all hours of the day. It has a mega-dose of healthy fats using the chia seed and coconut milk. It uses natural sweeteners with the banana and pure maple syrup. And last but not least, organic, powdered peanut butter to make things a little easier on the waistline without sacrificing flavor.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 banana
- 1 can lite coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pure grade B maple syrup
- 3 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- 4 tbsp chia seed
DIRECTIONS
In a high-speed blender, combine banana, coconut milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and peanut butter. Blend on high for 20-30 seconds or until smooth. Set aside. Place chia seeds in glass bowl and pour mixture over the chia seeds. Stir until well combined. Make sure all chia seeds are stirred up from the bottom. Put lid on glass container and place in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Stir mixture every hour. Chia pudding is ready when mixture firms up and the chia seeds are gel-like. Use within 5-6 days.
Health Tip: Make sure it is organic canned coconut milk in a BPA-free can. Also, use grade B maple syrup instead of grade A to receive more vitamins and minerals, as well as a richer maple flavor! Feel free to use regular peanut butter (just reduce amount to 1-2 tbsp) or regular coconut milk.