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Close-up top-down view of a hand reaching for a glass jar of Banana Chia Pudding garnished with berries and cacao nibs, set on a natural surface with a journal, looking natural and part of a wellness routine.

Banana with chia seeds for weight loss

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.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
chilling time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Fork
  • Blender (optional, but recommended for smoothness)
  • Jar or container with a lid
  • Spoon or whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana the riper, the better for natural sweetness!
  • 1 cup water or milk of choice unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or regular dairy milk
  • ½ cup or 5 tbsp chia seeds
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 2 –3 pitted dates
  • ½ tsp sea 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.
Keyword Banana with chia seeds, Chia Seeds
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