Banana Chia Pudding
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Make this banana chia pudding recipe with just 4 ingredients. It’s a creamy, sweet treat that’s satisfying and is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
Why Chia Pudding is a Family Favorite
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. And because it only has four ingredients, it’s easy enough to make when you’re craving a better-for-you treat.
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Super delicious — a great way to use up some ripe bananas! I double the recipe and added a pinch of salt, a few shakes of cardamom, and a bunch of cinnamon! Thanks for the recipe!
–Kristin
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.
- 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.
How to Make Banana Chia Pudding
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 after a few days, 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.
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. This banana chia pudding is NOT Keto friendly because bananas and maple syrup are both high in carbohydrates.
If you make this recipe, please give it a star rating and leave a comment below to let me know how it went!
Banana Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
- ¼ cup maple syrup or agave or honey
- 2 bananas
Optional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dark 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.
Ripe bananas r very sweet why would you want any sweetner? I’ll make the recipe and let you know. Thanks Sue
Hi Sue, the sweetness level can totally be customized to your preference. Feel free to omit or reduce the maple syrup if that suits you! 🙂 -Laura
Super delicious — a great way to use up some ripe bananas! I double the recipe and added a pinch of salt, a few shakes of cardamom, and a bunch of cinnamon! Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Kristin, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe! And I absolutely love the addition of cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!! -Laura