Description
Creamy banana chia pudding made with plant-based milk and seeds — a quick, gluten-free and vegan-friendly breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 medium banana, fresh or mashed
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, coconut, oat, or dairy)
- 2–3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- ¼–½ teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, or nutmeg (optional)
- 1–2 teaspoons peanut, almond, or sunflower butter (optional)
- Fresh blueberries, raspberries, or mango chunks (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Mash the banana: Use a fork in a bowl or blend for a smoother mousse-like texture.
- Combine ingredients: Add chia seeds and milk, adjusting milk to reach your preferred thickness.
- Stir well: Mix thoroughly to prevent clumping.
- Add flavors: Mix in cinnamon, vanilla, or nut butter if desired.
- Rest & soak: Stir again after 10 minutes, then refrigerate for 2–6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve & customize: Top with coconut flakes, granola, chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit before serving.
Notes
For a richer texture, use full-fat coconut milk. For meal prep, make multiple jars and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Nutrition is estimated based on almond milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
