Luscious layers of banana, cocoa, and peanut butter blended with nutrient-rich chia seeds create this satisfying make-ahead breakfast or snack.
# 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, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, optional
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the mixture begins to thicken.
02 - Divide the thickened chia mixture equally into two bowls. To one portion, whisk in cocoa powder and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup until thoroughly combined.
03 - In two serving jars or glasses, layer in the following order: spoon half of the plain chia pudding into the bottom of each jar, add a layer of banana slices over the chia, spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter over the bananas, add the cocoa chia pudding layer on top, then finish with remaining banana slices, chocolate chips or cacao nibs, and chopped walnuts if desired.
04 - Cover jars and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours until fully thickened and set.
05 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before eating if desired.
