Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding
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Updated Jul 05, 2019
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Peanut butter and jelly chia pudding that tastes just like a PB&J sandwich! But I’ve made a few alterations. Instead of peanut butter I’m using almond butter and instead of jelly I’m using homemade blueberry puree. I’m also topping it with chopped pistachios – and I think you’re gonna love it!
I frequently make chia pudding for breakfast and I’m always tweaking it with a variety of different flavors. In fact, one of the very first “healthy basics” recipes posted on this website was a tutorial on how to make chia seed pudding. And I suspect it was super popular for the strawberry puree as much as it was for the chia pudding.
So today I thought I’d bring you a new spin on chia pudding, with this peanut butter and jelly version. It really does taste like a PB&J sandwich, but we’re serving it up for breakfast, adding homemade almond butter and blueberry puree, topping it with tons of fresh berries and sprucing it up with chopped pistachios!
How Do You Make Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is incredibly easy to make. All you have to do is mix 1/2 cup of chia seeds with 2 cups of milk and you can use any dairy or dairy-free milk. In my original chia seed pudding video I used coconut milk, but today I’m using my homemade cashew milk and I have to be honest, I think I love this version better.
Once you’ve mixed the chia seeds with the milk give it a good stir. But here’s my pro tip: Once you’ve stirred it, let it sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes, then stir it again. The seeds will start to gel almost immediately and you’ll want to stir it one more time (just to make sure there’s no seeds stuck to the bottom) before you place it in the fridge for at least three hours.
After you’ve made your chia pudding the fun begins – because now you can get creative with toppings or layers. Today, I’m adding my homemade almond butter (that only takes one minute to make in my Vitamix) and an easy blueberry puree. Then, I’m topping it with more fresh berries and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for a lovely burst of color and crunch.
How Long Does it Take to Make Chia Pudding?
It depends on how thick you’d like your chia pudding. I like mine quite thick so I usually let it sit overnight. But if you’d like a thinner consistency or if you’re just desperate to eat it, I’d say between 3-4 hours is best. Once it’s at the consistency you like, feel free to dig in.
Chia pudding is also a great meal prep item. You can make a big batch on a Sunday and have chia pudding ready all week long. Watch how I do it on my meal prep chia pudding video.
How Long Will Chia Pudding Stay Good in the Fridge?
Chia pudding will stay good for about 5 days in the fridge. And if you find that it thickens up a bit too much over time, simply stir in a little milk to thin it out. Super easy.
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Clearly I’m a fan of chia pudding (and chia seeds) for all of the health benefits and enormous versatility. Here are a few more recipes and posts you should definitely check out:
- How to Make Chia Seed Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- How to Make Chia Seed Jam
- Blueberry Chia Pudding with Figs, Hazelnuts and Maple Syrup
- Coconut Chia Mango Popsicles
Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding
Description
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups cashew milk, almond milk or coconut milk
- 4 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 pint blueberries, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- blackberries, for garnish
- 3 tbsp chopped pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chia seeds and milk to a bowl and give it a stir. Let the chia seeds sit for 10-15 minutes, then give them another stir before placing in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- To make the blueberry puree, add one pint of blueberries and one tablespoon of honey to a small pot on medium heat. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently and using the back of a spoon to mash the blueberries up and break them down.
- Once you have a puree, transfer it to a storage container and chill it in the fridge.
- To assemble, add half of the chia pudding to a bowl. Top with two tablespoons of blueberry puree and two tablespoons of almond butter. Garnish with fresh berries and chopped pistachios.
Lisa's Tips
- Be forewarned, these bowls of chia pudding are quite large. You could easily get 3 servings out of this recipe as well.
- If you have a problem with your chia seeds not thickening up or gelling, it's likely a case of old chia seeds. Chia seeds will no longer gel if they're old. Purchase new, fresh chia seeds (this is my favorite brand) and try the recipe again.
- Make sure to check out my tutorials for homemade cashew milk and homemade almond butter. When you have these staple items on hand, it makes this recipe a breeze!
- You'll have leftover blueberry puree after this recipe. You can make another batch of chia pudding or you could top the blueberry puree on oatmeal as well.
Nutrition
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I have a question on the peanut butter and jelly chia pudding. I never have nut milk in the house, could I use 2% milk instead
Hi Barb – Yes, you can use dairy or dairy-free milk!
Thank you for this delicious recipe! I never thought to do PB and J chia! I’ve shared with many and it’s now one of my favourite breakfasts. Thank you, thank you!
Can we have a peanut butter recipe too?
I typically stray from peanut based things as my nephew is allergic. But, I will keep that in mind for a future recipe :)
This looks tasty. I have never made anything like this. I should try it out.
Let me know how you like it!
This recipe is one of my favourites! Been making this since 2018. Easy, clean, delicious… perfect for meal prep! Definitely something to look forward to in the morning. 😁 thank you for this and soo many other amazing recipes on your blog and YouTube channel. You and your recipes rock!
Aw, thanks so much Kristen! I’m so happy you’re loving all of my recipes, and this PB&J chia pudding (it’s a favorite of mine as well).
Hi Lisa, LOVE your blog! Is the nutritional information for just one serving of this recipe or for the entire recipe the way it was written? Thanks in advance!
The nutritional information is for the whole recipe as is :)
Amazing recipe once again, Lisa!!! Thank you! 😃😋 Question: How long with the blueberry puree last in the fridge?? I tried this with Strawberries too (same ratio of maple syrup to berries) and it was amazing!!!
The fruit puree will last about 1-2 days in the fridge!
The whole family loves this one! I love that there’s really no sugar, but it still appeals to the kids as an indulgent breakfast. Cool :)
It’s definitely a winner for the kiddos :)
Delicious 😋 thank you 😊
Made this and it is so good! Made it into smaller servings for sure, got me through 4 days of work breakfasts.
Wonderful! I’m glad to hear this was a successful chia pudding recipe!
Is there any chance of making a raspberry puree?! Also could I use the strawberry puree with my almond/peanut butter?
Hi Tracey- Yes! You can just follow the recipe for my strawberry puree, but use raspberries instead :)
My husband and I can’t get enough of this recipe! I love that I can prep all the ingredients overnight and put them all together in the morning for some breakfast goodness! PB&J=Classic!
Wonderful! This really is such a great way to dress up your average chia pudding :)
I always found it curious the whole peanut butter & jelly sandwich situation in the US ;) since we don’t even really eat peanut butter at all! But I have to admit it’s a great combo! :)
And since I had some chia seeds in my cupboard that needed to be used and I LOVE blueberries I prepared this recipe for my brekky today and it was super yummy!!! The blueberry puree on top was the best ever! And thank you so much for the chia pudding, the ratio is perfect to make it just like a pudding. Also the trick with stirring after 10-15 minutes makes all the difference.
Thanks for everything, I love to cook and prepare food based on your recipes, I can rely they will work.
Take care :)
Hi Barbora- It’s a classic combo here in the United States! I’m so glad you enjoyed this chia pudding, along with many other of my recipes :) Hope you’re staying safe and healthy during this time!
This PB&J pudding looks positively tempting!
It’s a classic combination of flavors :)
This looks stunning! chia puddings are one of my favourite breakfasts’ what a great idea for a make ahead healthy breakfast.
Chia pudding is always a great refreshing and healthy option, but adding PB&J definitely gives it a delicious flavor boost!
This was really delicious and easy to whip up. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Nart- Glad you enjoyed this recipe :)
Peanut butter and jelly is the ideal combination for chia pudding–sweet and salty!
Hi Emily – Most definitely! And it matches perfectly with the chia pudding texture :)
I just replenish my stock of chia seeds, I’ll be making this for dessert! Looks so delicious. :)
Hi Anita – Chia pudding is never a bad idea for a snack or healthy dessert :)
If I could give this recipe 10 STARS, I would! It’s that delicious!! I normally make this using Lisa’s meal prep chia pudding recipe. This is on a weekly rotation at my house. Breakfast has never tasted so good!
Hi Becky – So glad to hear this is on a weekly rotation! :)
This was very delicious! 10-20 minutes after eating this, I was still hungry but after that I was very full for a few hours. I made this with the recipe split in half since it was just for me and added 2 tbsp of cacao powder and salted pumpkin seeds instead of chopped pistachios.
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I don’t eat healthy very much, mainly because my parents don’t care about eating healthy. They think fried chicken from Popeyes is just as healthy as roasted chicken. Right after eating this, I felt physically energetic and mental clarity shot up through the roof. It felt like I was on ultra instinct mode, I could visualize moving things with profound clearness in my head. I don’t know if this is normal when you eat healthy, or if it was just certain ingredients that gives those brain boosting abilities? Maybe it was the cacao powder I added in? Or a mix of that and the blueberries? Or everything? Idk but what I do know is that I crave to have that mental clarity every single day, so I will definitely have this recipe again later in my lifetime.
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For lunch though, my parents got Jack in the Box and after eating it, my mental clarity went back down haha. If only I could’ve eaten healthy then so that I could maintain it and leverage it to my advantage.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this chia recipe Kris! And yes, what we put in our bodies definitely affects our overall wellness, including physical and mental functioning. I’m happy you had a positive result and noticed the difference. :)
This is the recipe that got my husband to try chia seed “anything”. I got the side-eye whenever I ate chia pudding. This morning, he actually asked “Do we have any of that PB&J chia pudding?” that I can have for breakfast? Will miracles never cease? Thank you LB. Keep on keepin’ on!
Hi Teri – Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad to hear that you and your husband love this chia seed recipe – it is also one of my personal favorites :)
Loved this recipe! Great to have something different for breakfast that keeps you full for hours. It’s the first thing I’ve made from your site and it did not disappoint. Made a ton and was able to enjoy as a snack too!
Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed the chia pudding Steph. I hope you enjoy many more recipes as well. :)
This is delicious and filling. A great find. Thank you!
So happy you enjoyed it! It’s definitely one of my favorite breakfasts as it’s so simple and delicious. :) x
How do you make the blueberry purée?
It’s in the instructions above. :)
Everything is in the fridge, waiting for our attention tomorrow morning. I was telling my husband what we were going to have, all 3 children said “peanut butter and jelly? Is that from Lisa’s recipe?”. “Yes” I said. “May I try?” They chimed in. Had to double the portion. Never though I’d see the day someone manages to get them to forego coco pops! Easy to whip up, smells lush, will post the result tomorrow.
Yay – the kids know a good brekkie when they hear it! Haha. Hope you all enjoy it!
Delicious! Feeling quite full, that’s good. Husband was apprehensive about chia seeds (even though we had them before! Must be my cooking!) he loved the blueberry purée sweetening everything up and the almond butter was perfect. Daughter gave it the thumbs up, she agrees with her Dad about almond butter and purée being really nice.
Glad the kids loved this! And sometimes adults just need to find their right flavor combo to truly love chia pudding. ;)
Everything is in the fridge, waiting for our attention tomorrow morning. I was telling my husband what we were going to have, all 3 children said “peanut butter and jelly? Is that from Lisa’s recipe?”. “Yes” I said. “May I try?” They chimed in. Had to double the portion. Never though I’d see the say someone manages to get them to forego coco pops! Easy to whip up, smells lush, will post the result tomorrow.