This healthy Banana Chia Pudding is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. It is packed with nutrients.
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 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.
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 the bulk, you'll have a good amount of chia seeds to use up. Here are other ways to use them.
- Smoothies
- Crackers
- Egg replacer in baked goods, pancakes, and French toast
- Chia fresca
- Oatmeal
- Homemade ja
Instructions
Mix chia seeds with almond milk. Full fat coconut milk tastes great too. Let it sit so that chia seeds can get gelatinous.
Next, add vanilla extract, maple syrup or stevia, salt, and banana.
For a traditional pudding texture, mix in a Nutribullet or high speed blender for a smooth consistency.
Storage
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.
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.
Other Chia Puddings
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
- Tropical Chia Pudding
- Neapolitan Chia Pudding
- Almond Chia Pudding
Recipe
This vegan chia pudding is a healthy way to start your day!
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This is the Nutribullet that I have. It's perfect for making this chia pudding with a traditional creamy texture.
Banana Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 banana + more for topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 15-20 drops stevia
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Mix chia seeds and almond 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.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
CostumeLooks says
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!