Luscious no-cook layers of banana, cocoa, and peanut butter meld with chia for a satisfying breakfast.
# Required ingredients:
→ 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 - Whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice until mixture begins to thicken.
02 - Divide thickened mixture equally into two bowls. Whisk cocoa powder and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup into one portion until fully combined.
03 - In two serving jars, spoon half of plain chia pudding into bottom of each jar. Layer banana slices over pudding, spread 1 tablespoon peanut butter over bananas, add cocoa chia pudding layer on top, then finish with remaining banana slices, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
04 - Cover jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until thickened and fully set.
05 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before eating if desired.
