Luscious no-cook breakfast with creamy banana, cocoa, and peanut butter layers melding with chia seeds for a thick, satisfying pudding.
# 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
# Steps to Follow:
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 chia mixture equally into two bowls. Whisk cocoa powder and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup into one bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - In two serving jars or glasses, layer as follows: plain chia pudding on bottom, banana slices, 1 tablespoon peanut butter spread over bananas, cocoa chia pudding layer, remaining banana slices, and optional chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
04 - Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until thickened and set.
05 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before eating if desired.
