Chunky Monkey Overnight Chia Pudding (Print version)

Creamy chocolate chia layered with banana and peanut butter for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 3 tablespoons chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
04 - 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Banana Layer

06 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced

→ Peanut Butter Layer

07 - 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter

→ Optional Toppings

08 - 2 teaspoons dark chocolate chips
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
10 - Banana slices for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until thickened and pudding consistency is achieved.
03 - When ready to serve, slice the ripe banana into uniform thin rounds.
04 - In two jars or glasses, distribute half of the chia pudding evenly at the bottom of each container, followed by a layer of banana slices and a drizzle of peanut butter. Repeat with remaining pudding, banana slices, and peanut butter.
05 - Top each serving with dark chocolate chips, chopped roasted peanuts, and additional banana slices if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a peanut butter chocolate banana sundae but actually keeps you full until lunch.
  • Zero cooking required—just mix, sleep, and eat something that feels like cheating on nutrition.
  • The texture is creamy and pudding-like, not gritty or weird the way some chia recipes can be if you mess up.
02 -
  • The first time I made this, I skipped the 5-minute rest and the second whisking, and ended up with pockets of dry chia seeds floating in pudding that felt grainy—don't do that, it really does matter.
  • If your pudding seems too thick in the morning, thin it with a splash more milk; if it's too thin, let it sit for another hour because sometimes it just needs a little more time.
03 -
  • For extra protein without changing the flavor, blend in a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder when you mix the base—it dissolves right in and no one will know it's there.
  • If you hate the texture of chia seeds, blend the pudding after it sets, and it becomes silky smooth like a mousse instead of having little seeds throughout.
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