Banana Chia Pudding – Paleo, Vegan
This creamy, sweet banana chia pudding is a super tasty no-cook dessert. It’s made with just a few simple Paleo and Vegan friendly ingredients, so this a sweet treat that’s satisfying and actually good for you, too!

Why We Love It
Chia seed pudding is one of my all time favorite desserts and post workout snacks! Why? It’s easy to make (it requires zero cooking!), requires only a few simple ingredients, and it’s absolutely delicious.
Some of my favorite variations of chia pudding are blueberry and mango, and now, it’s time for another variation- banana chia pudding!
It tastes like banana bread, but it’s creamy and light, plus it’s Vegan and Paleo friendly. And because I usually have all four of the recipe ingredients lying around, I can make it on the fly, whenever I’m craving a better-for-you treat.
🍌 Ingredients

- Chia seeds. Chia seeds are a super food, packed with fiber, protein, omega-3’s, and more. They work as a natural thickener as they absorb liquid – it’s almost like magic! They’re the key to the pudding-like texture (I also chia seeds to many of my healthy smoothies)!
- Bananas. Choose ripe bananas that have a bit of brown spotting on the skin. Browning bananas will be sweeter and softer than yellow bananas.
- Almond milk. Feel free to swap out any milk of choice that you prefer! Coconut milk, oat milk, and cow’s milk are all good choices, depending on your dietary preferences.
- Maple syrup. The maple syrups adds just a bit of sweet deliciousness!
Optional Ingredients
- Chocolate chips, walnuts, cinnamon.

Making the Recipe
Just follow these four simple steps and you’ll have this awesome dessert ready to enjoy! Here’s how to make it:
- Peel and smash the ripe bananas with a fork. For a smoother texture, blend the bananas and almond milk until it’s completely smooth.
- Pour the almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup into the bowl with the bananas, mixing well with a spoon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. The chia seeds will have absorbed a lot of the liquid and it will have the consistency of pudding.
- Give it a quick stir and divide the pudding to serve in cups or bowls. Optionally, top each with a little chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
To store: Keep chia pudding in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Use it within 4-5 days. Before serving, stir the pudding well.
Note: The color can change slightly over a few days’ times, browning slightly, because bananas naturally brown in color a bit. Just give the chia pudding a stir before serving!

FAQ
The proper chia seed to liquid ratio is 1:4. To get the best consistency, combine 1 tablespoon of chia seeds for every 4 tablespoons of liquid.
Can you can have chia pudding on Whole30? The answer is no, per Whole30 HQ. Unfortunately, even if you make chia pudding with compatible ingredients, it is a recreated dessert, so it firmly lands in the no-no category. That said, it’s a hotly contested issue in the Whole30 community, but I’m still going to advise you to please save chia pudding for your food freedom!
Sometimes, but not always. Chia seeds themselves are very Keto friendly, but many chia pudding recipes are made with added sugars and fruits high in carbohydrates. Look for chia pudding recipes that use berries, full fat milks, and are unsweetened or sweetened with Keto friendly sweeteners (like my blueberry chia pudding recipe!). This banana chia pudding would NOT Keto friendly because bananas and maple syrup are both high in carbohydrates.
This recipe as written contains 203 calories, 4 grams protein, and 8 grams fiber per serving (full nutrition information is below).
One tablespoon of plain chia seeds is approximately 69 calories. The calories and nutrition information in chia pudding can vary a lot from recipe to recipe. It depends largely on the additional pudding ingredients you use, especially the type of sweeteners and type of milk. If you use almond milk or nonfat milk, chia pudding would be a lower calorie dessert. Using coconut milk or whole milk would make chia pudding a much higher calorie dessert.
More Deliciously Sweet & Healthy Recipes
- Banana Coffee Smoothie
- No-Bake Vegan & Paleo Cheesecake
- Coconut Milk Overnight Oats
- Classic Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Well, all that’s left to do is dig in! If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it!
Drop a comment below or tag me on Instagram @cookathomemom!

Banana Chia Pudding – Paleo, Vegan
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk or any other milk of choice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or substitute agave or honey if you prefer
- 2 bananas
Optional Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- Peel the bananas and set in a bowl. If you like a little texture in your chia pudding, use a fork to mash them well. If you like a smooth texture, blend the bananas in a blender.
- Stir the milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds into the bananas until until fully combined. Cover and set in the fridge overnight, or for at least 2 hours. Stir the mixture again before serving.
- Spoon the mixture into cups and top with walnuts and chocolate chips, if using.