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Here’s a delicious way to enjoy peanut butter and jelly that’s a little different—and a lot nutritious. Peanut butter jelly chia pudding combines creamy Greek yogurt, nutty peanut butter, fruity jelly, and the fun texture of chia seeds. It’s super easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack that keeps you full.

Recipe Info

This recipe is:

Deliciously nostalgic. It’s a classic combo everyone loves—peanut butter and jelly get a fun, healthy spin with chia pudding.
Super simple to make. No fancy tools or tricky steps—just mix, wait, and enjoy!
Great for meal prep. Make it the night before to have a quick, nutritious grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

Making peanut butter jelly 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

Peanut butter jelly chia pudding ingredients

Chia seeds. These absorb liquid and create that classic pudding texture with a bit crunch.
Non-fat Greek yogurt. Adds creaminess and thickness, as well as a mild tang that balances the sweetness. You could swap for regular yogurt if you prefer.
Milk. Helps thin out the mixture so the chia seeds can swell; any kind of milk—or dairy-free alternative—works here.
Liquid sweetener. Gives the pudding a touch of sweetness. Honey, maple syrup, or your favorite liquid sweetener are good options.
Peanut butter. Brings that rich, nutty flavor and creaminess. I prefer natural, 1-ingredient PB, but you do you.
Jelly. Adds the fruity, sweet pop that makes this pudding a nostalgic peanut butter and jelly treat. Go with your favorite flavor.

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

Mix the creamy base. In a jar or bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt, milk, and liquid sweetener. Stir well until everything is smooth and fully blended.
Incorporate the chia seeds. Add the chia seeds to the mixture and stir thoroughly so they’re evenly spread without clumps.

Greek yogurt chia pudding add ingredients — Mix the Greek yogurt, milk, sweetener,

Greek yogurt chia pudding mix — Mix the Greek yogurt, milk, sweetener,

Let it sit briefly. Wait about 5 minutes, then give the pudding another good stir to break up any seeds that may have started to clump.
Refrigerate to thicken. Cover the jar or bowl and place it in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight if you want it ready ahead of time. This lets the chia seeds absorb the liquid and turn thick and pudding-like.

Greek yogurt chia pudding after fridge — Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight

Greek yogurt chia breakfast pudding — Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight

Add half the peanut butter and jelly. Once the pudding has set, stir in half of the peanut butter and jelly so it’s lightly swirled into the mixture.

Adding half the peanut butter and jelly — Once set, lightly swirl in half

Mixing the peanut butter and jelly — Once set, lightly swirl in half

Top with the rest of the peanut butter and jelly. Spoon the remaining peanut butter and jelly on top without stirring, so you get lovely layers and pockets of flavor.
Serve and enjoy. Grab a spoon and dig into your peanut butter jelly chia pudding as a delicious, nutritious treat any time of day!

Sweet and creamy peanut butter jelly chia pudding — Add the rest of the peanut butter and jelly on top, and dig in!

Variations

Vegan

To make this PB jelly chia pudding vegan-friendly:

Swap out the non-fat Greek yogurt for your favorite plant-based yogurt. Almond, soy, or coconut yogurt all work well.
Use a plant-based milk like almond, oat, or soy milk instead of regular milk.
Choose a vegan friendly sweetener, like maple syrup, agave, or your favorite branded option.

Heads up: ditching the Greek yogurt will lower the protein a bit, so expect less than the original protein content.

Meal Prep

Chia puddings are a dream for meal prep. Just multiply the ingredients based on how many servings you want, mix everything up in a big container, scoop it into individual jars or bowls, and keep them sealed in the fridge. Add PB and jelly right before serving.

High Protein

If you want to boost the protein, stir in a scoop of your favorite protein powder (which adds about 20g protein) into the milk and yogurt before adding chia seeds. Use a neutral or vanilla-flavored powder for the best taste, and cut the sweetener in half if your protein is sweetened.

Also, add an extra half tablespoon of chia seeds to keep the pudding texture intact and not too thin.

	Protein per serving (g)
Regular	15.8
Regular + protein powder	35.8

Wholesome peanut butter and jelly–flavored chia pudding

Tips

Use a different base. Check out my chia pudding 101 for a milk-only base, or my cottage cheese chia pudding for a protein-rich base.
Add more PB and jelly if you like. The amounts of PB and jelly in the recipe are enough to make the chia pudding delicious, but still low in calories and macro friendly.
Swirl peanut butter gently for texture contrast. Instead of mixing all the peanut butter and jelly in, gently swirl it to create delightful pockets of flavor.
Adjust consistency with milk after chilling. If your pudding feels too thick after refrigeration, stir in a splash of milk to reach your favorite creaminess without diluting flavors.

Storage

Store your PB and jelly chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep delicious and fresh for about 3 to 4 days.

Chia pudding with nutty peanut butter and sweet jelly — Chia pudding with delicious peanut butter and sweet jelly

Similar Recipes to Try

Looking for more? Check out the following recipes:

Strawberry Chia Pudding. Craving a fresh fruity twist? This strawberry and Greek yogurt chia pudding brings vibrant, sweet flavors that match the ease and nutrition of peanut butter jelly chia pudding.
Mango Chia Pudding. For a tropical refresh, try this mango-packed chia pudding that offers a bright, juicy twist to satisfy your peanut butter and jelly cravings in a new way.
Chocolate Chia Pudding. If rich and chocolaty is what you want next, this creamy, protein-packed pudding makes a sweet yet balanced alternative breakfast or snack.