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    Home » Recipes » Sweet Breakfast

    Banana Chia Pudding with Oat Milk

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    Updated: Dec 8, 2023 · by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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    This healthy Banana Chia Pudding with Oat Milk is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. It is packed with nutrients.  

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    Chia pudding is quickly becoming like hummus around my house - I always have some in stock these days. If you search for either on my site you'll find a multitude of recipes, guaranteeing at least one to suit your taste buds.

    This Banana Chia Pudding with Oat Milk came about because I had a craving for banana pudding. I remember loving it as a kid.

    It was up there with chocolate pudding, which says a lot. I LOVE chocolate anything.

    This recipe is so simple yet so satisfying. It definitely satisfied my banana pudding craving.

    The cool part is that this is way healthier than the pudding I had as a kid. This is so healthy that it can be eaten for breakfast or dessert.

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    • Chia Seeds
    • Ways to Use Chia Seeds
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Chia Puddings
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    Chia Seeds

    If you've never had chia seeds before, they are slightly nutty, but are neutral enough in flavor that they can be made into chia jam, crackers, and pudding. They are high in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.

    If you're having chia pudding for the first time, I recommend blending it so that you'll get the pudding consistency that you're used to. If you like the taste, then the next time you can try it without blending it to see if you like the chia pudding consistency.

    Ways to Use Chia Seeds

    Unless you buy chia seeds in bulk, you'll have a good amount of chia seeds to use up. Here are other ways to use them.

    • Vegan Chocolate Banana Smoothie
    • Dehydrated Crackers
    • Egg replacer in baked goods, pancakes, and French toast
    • Chia seed tea
    • Oatmeal
    • Homemade jam

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Chia seeds: Get gelatinous when you add liquid to them.
    • Oat milk: You can use any sweetened or unsweetened dairy-free milk. Full fat coconut milk also tastes good.
    • Banana: You can use a fresh or frozen banana.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhances flavors.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You can also use agave syrup or date paste.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Mix chia seeds with oat milk. Let it sit so that chia seeds can get gelatinous.

    Chia seeds in a bowl and almond milk being poured on it.

    Step 2: Add vanilla extract, maple syrup or stevia, salt, and banana. Instead of throwing out the banana peel, make a Banana Peel Recipe!

    Chia pudding being made in blender.

    Step 3: Mix in a Nutribullet or high speed blender for a smooth consistency.

    Banana Chia Pudding being blended and a spoonful of it.

    💭 Tips

    • Let chia seeds sit in liquid for at least an hour so that they can get gelatinous.
    • Mix the banana chia pudding in a high-speed blender or Nutribullet to get a smooth, creamy consistency like a traditional pudding.
    • Taste as you go. You may want more or less sweetener or banana. You may also want to start with less liquid. The banana makes this chia pudding a little looser than most chia puddings. After you add the banana, you can let it sit overnight to thicken up even more.
    Spoonful Banana Chia Pudding with banana slices.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How long do you soak chia seeds?

    You can soak chia seeds for a minimum of 20 minutes, but I like to soak chia seeds for an hour.

    Do chia seeds need to be refrigerated?

    Storing chia seeds in the refrigerator will extend their shelf life.

    Other Chia Puddings

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia pudding in a bowl.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
    • Tropical Chia Pudding in two mugs.
      Tropical Chia Pudding
    • Neapolitan Chia Pudding
      Neapolitan Chia Pudding
    • Almond Chia Pudding
      Almond Chia Pudding

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    This vegan chia pudding with oat milk is a healthy way to start your day!

    📋 Recipe

    Spoonful Banana Chia Pudding with banana slices.
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    Banana Chia Pudding with Oat Milk

    This healthy Banana Chia Pudding with Oat Milk is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. It is packed with nutrients.  
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    refrigerate 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 206kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • high speed blender

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 cup oat milk
    • 1 banana + more for topping
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 15-20 drops stevia
    • Pinch salt
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    Instructions

    • Mix chia seeds and oat milk. Let sit for at least an hour in the fridge.
    • Add banana, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt. Mix in a Nutribullet or high speed blender for a creamy consistency, or by hand for a textured consistency. If you let it sit in the fridge overnight, it will get even thicker.
    • Top with sliced banana.

    Notes

    Chia pudding will last about 4-5 days in the fridge. If I have leftover chia pudding and am not in the mood for it, I will add it to my morning smoothie to use it up.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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    1. CostumeLooks says

      August 17, 2019 at 10:04 am

      Making banana chia pudding is easy as can be. The only hard part is having to wait a few hours for it to chill and set. But it s so worth the wait!

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