Basil Seed Pudding With Peanut Butter
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This easy Basil Seed Pudding is ready in 5 minutes and is great for meal prep. It has 35 grams of protein and 26 grams of fiber!
I’ve loved chia pudding for a long time, but then I heard about basil seed pudding!! I’ve been on a basil seed pudding kick lately and love it for the fiber content, how filling it it is, and love that it’s a great low carb option. The texture is very similar to chia pudding!
This is a great, blood sugar balancing breakfast recipe for when you need something quick, filling, and that can be prepped in advance.
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Basil Seed Recipe:
Ingredient Notes
- Peanut Butter Powder: A lot of peanut butter powders have added sugar, so I prefer to use a no added sugar peanut butter powder, where the only ingredient is peanuts.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I used Be Well by Kelly’s Vegan Protein Powder, but you can use any preferred powder. The flavor profile of this recipe will change according to what protein powder you use, so you may have to adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste.
- Maca Powder: Maca has a lovely malt like flavor that I love adding to many of my recipes and smoothies. This is an optional ingredient in the recipe!
Additions
- Fresh blueberries or any berries
- Drizzle of peanut butter / any nut butter
- Cacao nibs
- Granola
Substitutions
- Basil Seeds: You can swap the basil seeds out and replace them with chia seeds at a 1:1 ratio.
- Peanut Butter: You can use any nut butter you prefer or use sunflower butter if you need to be nut free.
- Almond Milk: You can use any plant-based milk, or regular milk, that you’d like. You can also use coconut milk.
- Peanut Butter Powder: You can omit the peanut butter powder if you don’t have it or you’re nut free.
Tools For This Recipe
How to Make Basil Seed Pudding: Step-by-Step
For the full recipe with the exact ingredients, scroll down to the printable recipe card below!
Step 1: In a high-speed blender, add peanut butter powder, protein powder, maca powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and almond milk.
Step 2: Blend ingredients until smooth.
Step 3: Add basil seeds to a serving dish.
Step 4: Pour blended ingredients over basil seeds and mix well. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes. At the 5 minute mark, the basil seed pudding will still be a creamy texture. If you let it sit overnight in the fridge, it will have a firmer, thicker consistency. You may want to add more milk to get it to your desired consistency when you’re ready to eat it.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Meal Prep: This is a great recipe to double or triple so that you have breakfast ready to go throughout your week. You may want to add more milk before you eat it to make it creamy again. Also, add your desired toppings when you’re ready to eat it.
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. When you’re ready to eat the pudding, you may want to add more milk to return it to a more creamy consistency. You’ll also want to wait to add your toppings until you’re ready to eat it.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are very similar! Basil seeds are higher in iron, calcium, and fiber, while chia seeds are higher in omega-3s and protein. They both create a “gel” like consistency when in liquid. They’re both great in puddings, smoothies, overnight oats, and in yogurt bowls.
I purchase my basil seeds on Amazon from Zen Basil, but you can also find them in specialty grocery stores. One bag lasts a long time for me!
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Basil Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder, no added sugar
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- (Optional) 1/2 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon 100% pure maple syrup
- (Optional) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup almond milk, plain and unsweetened (add more milk to get desired consistency)
- 2 tablespoons basil seeds
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add peanut butter powder, protein powder, maca powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, and almond milk.
- Blend ingredients until smooth.
- Add basil seeds to a serving bowl.
- Pour blended ingredients over basil seeds and mix well. Allow to sit for at least 5 minutes. At the 5 minute mark, the basil seed pudding will still be a creamy texture. If you let it sit overnight in the fridge, it will have a firmer, thicker consistency. You may want to add more milk to get it to your desired consistency when you're ready to eat it.