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Peanut butter banana chia pudding is a creamy, layered treat combining the natural sweetness of ripe banana with the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter. Made with chia seeds soaked in milk and Greek yogurt, this pudding offers a nice texture balance of smoothness and subtle crunch. It’s perfect as a quick breakfast or a nutritious snack that feels indulgent without being heavy.

Recipe Info

This recipe is:

Nutty and naturally sweet. The peanut butter adds a rich, creamy nuttiness that pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness and creaminess of ripe banana.
Packed with texture. Chia seeds give the pudding a lovely gel-like consistency with a slight crunch, making every bite interesting.
Protein-rich and nutritious. Thanks to Greek yogurt and peanut butter, it’s a filling option that balances protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Plus you can mix in protein powder if you need even more protein.

Making peanut butter banana chia pudding for the first time? Read the ingredients notes, step-by-step instructions, and tips. If you’re familiar with the recipe, feel free to jump to the recipe card.

Extra Learning

Before we jump in, here are a few handy resources to help you nail this recipe:

Chia pudding 101. Our go-to guide for swaps, toppings, troubleshooting, and everything in between.

Ingredients and Substitutes

Milk of choice. Provides the liquid base that allows the chia seeds to swell and create a pudding texture. You can use dairy or any plant-based milk.
Greek yogurt. Adds creaminess and thickness with a slightly tangy flavor.
Chia seeds. Absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding while adding a bit of crunch.
Liquid sweetener. Sweetens the pudding to taste.
Banana. Mashed banana adds natural sweetness, creaminess, and flavor.
Peanut butter. Contributes a rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding

Combine the liquid base. In a bowl or large jar, mix together the milk, yogurt, and your chosen sweetener until everything is smooth and evenly blended.

Liquid base in a bowl — Whisk together the milk, yogurt, and liquid

Mixing the liquid base — Whisk together the milk, yogurt, and liquid

Add chia seeds. Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly so they’re distributed evenly throughout the mixture.

Adding the chia seeds — Mix the chia seeds into the mixture until

Mixing in the chia seeds — Mix the chia seeds into the mixture until

Rest and stir. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then give it a good stir to break up any clumps of chia seeds. Let it sit for another 5 minutes and stir again.

Stirring the chia seeds — Let sit for 5 minutes, stir to loosen clumps, then let sit and stir again

Refrigerate to thicken. Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight if you prefer, to allow the chia pudding to fully thicken.
Build layers. Pour half of the thickened pudding into a serving jar or bowl. Add half of the mashed banana and half of the peanut butter on top. Next, spread the remaining pudding over this banana and peanut butter layer.

Adding the first layer — Fill the jar halfway with pudding, add mashed banana and

Adding the banana and peanut butter mixture — Fill the jar halfway with pudding, add mashed banana and

Add the final layers carefully. Top the pudding layer with the rest of the mashed banana and peanut butter. To prevent the banana from darkening in the fridge, try covering the banana layer with peanut butter if you’re not eating it right away.
Finish with toppings and serve. Garnish your pudding with banana slices, peanuts, or any other toppings you like, then enjoy.

Topping the chia pudding — Top it off with sliced banana and peanuts, then dig right in!

Variations

Vegan

To make this peanut butter banana chia pudding vegan:

Replace milk with any plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk.
Swap Greek yogurt for a plant-based yogurt, such as almond or coconut yogurt.
Use a vegan sweetener like maple syrup or agave syrup instead of honey.
Ensure the peanut butter is free from dairy or honey additives (most natural peanut butters are vegan).

High Protein

To boost the protein content without losing the pudding’s texture:

Add 30 grams of protein powder (about 20 grams of protein) to the liquid base in step 1.
Include an extra ½ tablespoon (6g) of chia seeds to maintain the usual thickness.
Mix protein powder thoroughly with milk, yogurt, and sweetener for even distribution.

Option	Protein per serving (g)
Regular	17.2
High Protein	37.2

Chia pudding with layers of banana and rich peanut butter

Tips

Prevent bananas from darkening. You can sprinkle the mashed bananas with lemon juice before topping them with PB. Or, if you’re using a bowl instead of a tall jar, create a single peanut butter banana layer between two layers of chia pudding.
Layer rather than mix to taste every bite. Avoid stirring in banana and peanut butter directly. Layering ensures each spoonful has distinct peanut butter and banana flavor without needing to add a on of banana and PB (i.e., increasing the calories a lot).

Storage

Store the peanut butter banana chia pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay good for 3 to 4 days. If mashed bananas are on top, they may brown but are still safe to eat, though the appearance may be not-that-appealing.

Sweet and nutty chia pudding with peanut butter and banana — A delicious jar of peanut butter banana chia pudding

Similar Recipes to Try

Looking for more? Check out the following recipes:

Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding. Another chia pudding base, perfect if you’d like to replace Greek yogurt with cottage cheese for your banana and PB layers.
Peanut Butter Jelly Chia Pudding. Looking for a fun and nostalgic twist? This pudding swaps banana for sweet jelly, delivering that classic flavor with a fresh, fruity zing!
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. Craving the same comforting peanut butter and banana flavor but want a heartier, oat-filled breakfast? These overnight oats are your easy, make-ahead alternative!