Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia
A delightful and nutritious twist on traditional pudding, this Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with the health benefits of chia seeds for a guilt-free treat.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or any nut-free milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder use unsweetened for lower sugar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup maple syrup for vegan option
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. Measure out your almond milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- In a bowl, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until you achieve a smooth and creamy base.
- Stir in the chia seeds, mixing thoroughly to ensure that the seeds are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and expand.
- Stir the mixture again to break up any clumps of chia seeds.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (ideally 4 hours) for optimal texture.
- Check the consistency; it should be thick enough to hold its shape but still creamy.
- Spoon the Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia into bowls or jars, and serve with optional toppings like sliced bananas or additional peanut butter.
- Enjoy this delicious, nutritious treat.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use cocoa powder with a higher cacao content. You can also add a scoop of protein powder or flavors like cinnamon for a unique twist.