{"id":301,"date":"2025-11-30T11:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/?p=301"},"modified":"2026-01-03T13:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T13:04:34","slug":"banana-cacao-chia-seed-pudding-parfait-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/banana-cacao-chia-seed-pudding-parfait-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Banana Cacao Chia Seed Pudding Parfait"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">This banana cacao chia seed pudding parfait is a creamy, naturally sweet treat that works just as well for breakfast as it does for dessert. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and richness, while chia seeds create a thick, pudding-like texture packed with fiber and nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Layered with vanilla and cacao flavors and finished with crunchy cacao nibs, this parfait feels indulgent while staying wholesome and simple. It\u2019s an easy make-ahead option that stores beautifully in the fridge, making it perfect for busy mornings or a nourishing snack you can enjoy anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">2 ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd cup chia seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 cups milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1\u20132 tablespoons sweetener of choice (optional, such as honey or maple syrup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">1 tablespoon cacao powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 tablespoons cacao nibs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Directions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Peel <strong>one banana<\/strong> and place it in a medium bowl with the chia seeds. Mash together with a fork until well combined and paste-like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add the vanilla extract and milk, stirring until fully incorporated and smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Divide the chia mixture evenly between two bowls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">To one bowl, add the sweetener (if using) and cacao powder. Mix well until evenly combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cover both bowls and refrigerate <strong>overnight<\/strong> (or at least 4 hours) until thickened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">To assemble the parfait, spoon the cacao chia pudding into the bottom third of a glass or jar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add a layer of vanilla chia pudding, placing slices of the remaining banana against the sides of the glass if desired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Finish with another layer of cacao chia pudding. Top with banana slices and cacao nibs before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Based on recipe found on <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingwithjanica.com\/banana-cacao-chia-seed-pudding-parfait-recipe\/\">cookingwithjanica.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This banana cacao chia seed pudding parfait is a creamy, naturally sweet treat that works just as well for breakfast as it does for dessert. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and richness, while chia seeds create a thick, pudding-like texture packed with fiber and nutrients. Layered with vanilla and cacao flavors and finished with crunchy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":454,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Banana-Cacao-Chia-Seed-Pudding-Parfait-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1868&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":113,"url":"https:\/\/amargolisdesign.com\/hobbies\/recipes\/best-banana-bread\/","url_meta":{"origin":301,"position":0},"title":"Best Banana Bread","author":"amargolisHobbies","date":"March 6, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Go bananas for this banana bread. 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