Keto Macro Recipes

Love, Chocolate and the Perfect Keto Dessert

Why is it that the richest, most indulgent desserts always seem to come with a side of guilt? A velvety chocolate mousse, a luscious peanut butter cup, a spoonful of creamy decadence—all delicious, all usually high in sugar and carbs. But what if you could have your dessert and eat it too? No sugar crashes, no carb regrets—just pure, satisfying indulgence.

Enter Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding—a dessert so rich, so silky, and so satisfying that you’d never guess it’s completely low-carb. This little dish of heaven proves that indulgence and discipline can coexist. It’s smooth, a little nutty, and just the right amount of sweet.

The Secret to Creamy Perfection

This isn’t just any chia pudding. The secret? Unsweetened peanut butter for that salty-sweet contrast, heavy cream for extra silkiness, and a final touch of mascarpone or crème fraîche to give it a luxurious finish.

And let’s not forget chia seeds—tiny powerhouses of fiber that thicken everything to pudding-like perfection. Sometimes, the smallest ingredients make the biggest impact.

The Recipe: Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding

Updated Ingredients (5 Servings)

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp unsweetened creamy peanut butter (can sub almond butter if prefer)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tsp monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter (optional, for extra fat)
• 5 tbsp mascarpone or crème fraîche (1 tbsp per serving)

Updated Macros (Per Serving, including mascarpone/crème fraîche):

• Fat: ~28g
• Protein: ~6g
• Net Carbs: ~2.5g

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, heavy cream, peanut butter, cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth. If using coconut oil, melt it and mix it in.
2. Stir in chia seeds until evenly distributed.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken.
4. Before serving, stir again and divide into 5 servings.
5. Top each serving with a dollop (~1 tbsp) of mascarpone or crème fraîche.

Final Thoughts: Dessert Without Compromise

This pudding is more than just a dessert—it’s proof that indulgence and health can go hand in hand. It’s rich enough to satisfy that chocolate craving, creamy enough to make you forget about sugar, and balanced enough to keep your macros in check. Be sure to up your water intake when eating this charming treat!

Here’s to the sweet things in life—without the sugar, the guilt, or the excess. Chocolate, peanut butter, and a spoon—what more do you need?