Peanut Butter Banana Chia (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
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1/4 cup natural or unsweetened peanut butter
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2 tablespoons chia seeds
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1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
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1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, optional
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt, optional
→ Toppings (Optional)
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1 tablespoon chopped peanuts or granola
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Fresh banana slices
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Shredded coconut
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Dark chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small pieces if preferred.
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Add peanut butter to the mashed bananas and stir until fully combined to achieve a creamy mixture.
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Stir in maple syrup or honey if using, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
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Evenly mix chia seeds into the banana-peanut butter mixture for consistent thickening.
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Gradually pour in almond milk while stirring to ensure the mixture is well blended and chia seeds are dispersed.
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Taste the mixture and, if desired, add additional maple syrup or honey to reach preferred sweetness.
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Transfer pudding base into a jar or airtight container, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to thicken the pudding.
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Once set, stir pudding thoroughly, divide into bowls or cups, and add preferred toppings such as chopped peanuts, granola, banana slices, coconut flakes, or dark chocolate chips.
# Notes:
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For best texture, refrigerate the pudding overnight and stir well before serving to ensure even distribution of chia seeds.