Chunky Monkey Overnight Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy chocolate chia pudding layered with banana and peanut butter for an easy make-ahead breakfast or satisfying snack inspired by Chunky Monkey flavors.

# 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 for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Allow mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent chia seeds from clumping.
02 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until mixture thickens to pudding consistency.
03 - When ready to serve, slice banana into uniform rounds.
04 - In two jars or glasses, distribute half of thickened chia pudding evenly at the bottom. Layer banana slices over pudding, then drizzle with half of peanut butter. Repeat layering with remaining pudding, banana slices, and peanut butter.
05 - Top each serving with dark chocolate chips, chopped roasted peanuts, and additional banana slices if desired. Serve chilled immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready when you are, no morning scrambling required.
  • The texture is somehow both creamy and slightly bouncy, like pudding learned to be interesting.
  • You get that Chunky Monkey vibe without any of the ice cream guilt.
  • Packed with omega-3s and protein, so it actually keeps you full until lunch.
02 -
  • That first whisk and five-minute sit is crucial, otherwise your pudding ends up gritty because the chia seeds didn't hydrate properly.
  • Don't skip the second whisk after that five minutes, it's the difference between silky pudding and weird chia seed pockets.
  • The banana will brown a little overnight, which looks less pretty but tastes just as good, so don't stress about that.
  • Peanut butter gets more spreadable when the pudding underneath is cold, so if you're layering in a cold jar it'll cooperate with you.
03 -
  • Make your pudding in individual jars instead of one bowl, and you'll have grab-and-go breakfasts that feel fancy without any extra work.
  • The pudding base actually keeps for up to five days in the fridge, so you can make it and layer it fresh each morning if you prefer.
  • If your peanut butter is the natural kind and the oil has separated, stir it back together before measuring out your servings so the distribution is even.
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