Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding

This one looks and tastes like dessert, but it's low in sugar and is so good for you.  Plus chia acts as a natural energy boost.  So this is great before a workout or after a night of poor sleep.  You'll be tempted to eat the whole thing, but trust me, split it in two.  It is more filling than it looks.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 banana, mashed
• 3 TB chia seeds
• 1/2 c almond milk (soy, rice, or coconut milk works too)
• 1-2 TB natural peanut butter (the kind you need to stir and refrigerate)
• 1-2 TB cocoa powder
• Splash of vanilla extract (omit if your milk is flavored)
• Optional - small squirt of sweetener (agave, maple syrup, honey, etc)

DIRECTIONS:

Use whichever container you plan to store it in.  Mash the chia seeds into the banana.  Add all other ingredients and stir well.  The amounts are approximate based on whatever you prefer.  If you like more chocolate, go with the higher measurement, etc.

Be sure all your chia seeds are pushed down into the liquid.  Cover and refrigerate overnight or several hours.  Stir again before eating.  Brace yourself for deliciousness!

Disclaimer: If you eat this close to bedtime, you may be up all night.  I'm not exaggerating the energy boost.  Chia are zzzzzzing!!