Chunky Monkey Overnight Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy chocolate chia pudding layered with banana and peanut butter for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, until thickened.
03 - When ready to serve, slice the banana into desired thickness.
04 - In two jars or glasses, layer half the chia pudding at the bottom, followed by a layer of banana slices and a drizzle of peanut butter. Repeat the layers with remaining pudding, banana, and peanut butter.
05 - Top with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and extra banana slices if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert you can honestly eat for breakfast without guilt, especially when those chocolate chips hit your spoon.
  • The hands-on time is basically nothing—you whisk for two minutes and then sleep while it becomes magic.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about layering it in a jar and watching the flavors stack up before you dive in.
02 -
  • That second whisking of the chia base is not optional—it prevents weird gelatinous clumps and makes the texture actually pleasant to eat instead of gritty.
  • Don't assemble these more than a few hours before eating or the banana will brown and the peanut butter will get weirdly thick and hard to eat; make the pudding base the night before and layer it fresh in the morning.
03 -
  • Use really quality cocoa powder if you can—it makes the chocolate flavor noticeably deeper and less bitter than grocery store cocoa.
  • Chill your jars before assembling if you have the fridge space; it keeps everything colder longer and makes it feel more like a treat when you eat it.
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