Chunky Monkey Overnight Chia Pudding (Print version)

Luscious no-cook breakfast with creamy banana, cocoa, and peanut butter layers melding with nutrient-packed chia seeds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Cocoa Layer

05 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Peanut Butter Layer

07 - 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter

→ Banana Layer and Toppings

08 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until mixture begins to thicken.
02 - Divide the thickened mixture equally into two bowls. Whisk cocoa powder and maple syrup into one half until fully incorporated.
03 - Spoon half of the plain chia pudding into the bottom of each jar. Add a layer of banana slices, then spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter over the bananas. Pour cocoa chia pudding on top and finish with remaining banana slices, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
04 - Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until pudding thickens and sets completely.
05 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before eating if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You make it once and eat it for days without any morning stress or decision fatigue.
  • The flavor actually improves as it sits overnight, letting all those chocolate and peanut butter notes deepen.
  • It feels indulgent enough to silence any guilt about eating something this delicious before noon.
  • Zero cooking skills required—literally just layering and patience.
02 -
  • Don't skip the 10-minute chia bloom or you'll end up with a gritty pudding instead of creamy; those seeds need time to do what they do best.
  • If your peanut butter is separated with oil on top, stir it back together before spreading or it will slide off the banana layer instead of creating that creamy stripe.
  • Make these in jars you actually enjoy looking at because you'll be opening your fridge multiple times just to admire them before eating.
03 -
  • Invest in two beautiful jars you genuinely want to eat from because aesthetics actually matter when you're staring at your breakfast.
  • If your peanut butter is cold and hard to spread, microwave the jar for 20 seconds to loosen it without melting it.
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