Chunky Monkey Overnight Chia Pudding (Printable)

Luscious no-cook layers of banana, cocoa, and peanut butter 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, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until mixture begins to thicken.
02 - Divide thickened mixture equally between two bowls. To one portion, whisk in cocoa powder and maple syrup until fully incorporated.
03 - In two jars or glasses, layer as follows: spoon half of plain chia pudding into bottom of each jar, add banana slices, spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter over bananas, top with cocoa chia pudding layer, finish with remaining banana slices and optional chocolate chips or cacao nibs and walnuts.
04 - Cover jars and refrigerate overnight or minimum 6 hours until thickened and set.
05 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before consuming if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Requires zero cooking time and minimal prep.
  • The perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and rich cocoa.
  • A healthy, high-fiber breakfast that tastes like dessert.
02 -
  • Ensure your banana is large and ripe for the best natural sweetness.
  • If the pudding is too thick after chilling, stir in a small splash of almond milk.
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