Luscious no-cook breakfast inspired by classic Chunky Monkey flavor with creamy banana, cocoa, and peanut butter layers.
# What You 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 & Toppings
08 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, optional
# Steps:
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 mixture begins to thicken.
02 - Divide the thickened mixture equally into two bowls. To one portion, whisk in cocoa powder and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup until fully incorporated.
03 - In two serving jars or glasses, layer as follows: spoon half of the plain chia pudding into the bottom of each jar, add banana slices over the chia, spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter over the bananas, add cocoa chia pudding layer on top, finish with remaining banana slices, chocolate chips or cacao nibs, and walnuts if desired.
04 - Cover jars with lids and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours until thickened and fully set.
05 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before eating if desired.
