Banana Chia Pudding is a delicious, creamy blend of mashed banana, liquid, and chia seeds that thickens into a pudding-like consistency, perfect as a natural, no-cook breakfast or dessert. It's satisfying, packed with goodness, and helps manage energy and cravings for wellness goals.
Blender (optional, but recommended for smoothness)
Jar or container with a lid
Spoon or whisk
Ingredients
1ripe bananathe riper, the better for natural sweetness!
1cupwater or milk of choiceunsweetened almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or regular dairy milk
½cupor 5 tbsp chia seeds
Optional add-ins:
1tbsphoney or maple syrup
½tspvanilla extract
¼tspcinnamon
2tbsphemp seeds
2–3 pitted dates
½tspsea salt
Instructions
Mash the banana: Grab a fork and mash your ripe banana in a medium bowl until it’s mostly smooth.
Blend (or whisk) the wet ingredients: If using a blender, toss the mashed banana into it with your chosen liquid and any optional liquid add-ins like honey, maple syrup, or vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. If no blender, whisk everything together well in a bowl until the banana is incorporated.
Combine with chia seeds: Pour the banana mixture into a jar or a container with a lid. Stir in the chia seeds really well for about 30 seconds to prevent clumping, then let it sit for a minute, and stir again.
Let it thicken: Cover the jar or container and place it in the refrigerator. Let it sit for at least 2 hours, but for the best, creamiest consistency, let it sit overnight.
Notes
For best results, allow the pudding to thicken overnight in the refrigerator.
Ensure thorough stirring of chia seeds initially to prevent clumping.
Adjust sweetness based on banana ripeness; super ripe bananas may eliminate the need for added sweetener.
You can prepare individual portions in small mason jars for easy grab-and-go meals.
This pudding keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.