If you aren’t a PB&J fan, look away. But if you are (and who isn’t?), this is the chia pudding for you. Ready your breakfast spoons. I’ve been snapchatting more recently (username: minimalistbaker). Have you been following along? If so, you know I’m in the best kind of breakfast rut right now: steel-cut oats with peanut butter, toasted almonds, and a simple blueberry compote. Several of you asked me for the recipe. And because I’m a tease (and I think oats are so easy!), I thought I’d take that concept and turn it into something more exciting. Because, like, have you seen chia pudding? Talk about eye candy! This recipe is simple, requiring just 7 basic ingredients and 30 minutes prep time (plus chilling). The magic happens in the fridge where it gels up and turns into a pudding-like consistency. Why chia seeds? So cool and so healthy. Cool because they absorb 10 times their weight and water and turn just about anything they’re added to into a magical pudding or gel. They can also be subbed for flaxseed in a flax egg. It’s like kitchen science. And healthy because they’re rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, fiber, protein, and calcium (just to name a few). This PB&J chia seed pudding is simple in concept and so easy to make. The base is a blueberry compote made with wild blueberries, orange juice, and chia seeds. And the chia pudding is made with almond and coconut milk, peanut butter, a little maple syrup, vanilla, and chia seeds. Add another spoonful of peanut butter and a few fresh blueberries on top and you have a breakfast or snack that’s seriously healthy for you, yet tastes like dessert. I hope you all love this chia pudding! It’s: CreamyPeanut butteryBerry-packedPerfectly sweetHealthySatisfying& Insanely delicious This recipe yields about three servings, making it perfect for preparing ahead of time and and enjoying throughout the week. It would also make a healthy snack or dessert for kids, because even picky eaters love PB&J. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
