Made with just a few simple ingredients, this Banana Chia Seed Pudding recipe is full of flavor and nutrition that makes the perfect healthy breakfast or a healthy dessert. This chia pudding recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients including fresh bananas, chia seeds, and almond milk. An easy healthy pudding recipe that the whole family will love!

Banana Chia Seed Pudding

Banana Chia Seed Pudding is the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert for those who are looking for a healthy and delicious option. It’s made with chia seeds, bananas, almond milk, and honey. It’s packed with nutrients that will keep you feeling energized throughout the day but tasty enough that it can be a dessert too!

Plus, it tastes amazing! The combination of sweet bananas and crunchy chia seeds makes this creamy pudding irresistible. You won’t be able to resist taking another bite. But that is ok because it is a healthy delicious treat!

I personally like eating Chia seed pudding the next day after I make it, I find the texture even better after sitting in the fridge overnight it has a pudding-like texture which makes this recipe perfect for meal prep.

We love making easy recipes that we can grab in the morning and for a long time, we made lots of overnight oats recipes. Then we made this delicious sweet treat and are so glad that it is healthy and delicious and the whole family loved it. While we love overnight oats, this breakfast pudding has been taking over our breakfasts in the mornings recently.

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What’s a Banana Chia Seed Pudding?

Banana Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious snack that’s made with chia seeds, bananas, almond milk, and honey. It’s packed with nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day, and the combination of sweet bananas and crunchy chia seeds makes this pudding irresistible.

What are Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are small, black seeds that come from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is a member of the mint family. They’re native to Mexico and Guatemala, and they’ve been used for centuries as a food source.

Chia seeds are an excellent source of nutrients. They’re high in fiber, protein, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain a number of antioxidants.

It is important to use fresh chia seeds in this recipe. 

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds offer a number of health benefits. The high fiber content helps to keep you regular and prevents constipation. The protein and omega-3 fatty acids help to keep you feeling full and satisfied throughout the day. And the antioxidants help to protect your body against disease and inflammation.

What type of Milk to use

I am using almond milk to make the chia seed pudding recipe. However, you can use whatever kind of milk you like. You can use coconut milk, cow’s milk, almond milk or any other milk that you prefer.

Is Banana Chia Seed Pudding Vegan?

This pudding is made with almond milk, however, there is also honey in it. Honey is not considered vegan so if you want to make this vegan you will need to change the sweetener to maple syrup or agave.

Can I make Banana Chia Seed Pudding ahead?

Yes, this pudding is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack. Simply prepare the pudding and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to eat, simply grab your breakfast and enjoy! If you are not a fan of the chia texture, then making it the night before and letting it sit in the fridge will give you a thick and smooth texture later. 

How To Store banana chia pudding recipe Leftovers

To store leftover Banana Chia Seed Pudding, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days, I like using a mason jar. When you’re ready to enjoy your leftovers, simply remove it from the fridge and enjoy.

Toppings for Chia Seed Pudding Recipes

There are so many delicious toppings you can use to take your chia seed pudding to the next level! 

Add chips. Chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and coconut chips are all great options. 

Add fresh fruit. Banana slices and berries are great options to add on top. 

Add granola.  You can use homemade granola or store bought granola. 

Add coconut. Coconut flakes are a great addition, you can mix them in or put them on top.

Add nut butters. You can add almond butter or peanut butter and mix it in before eating.

Add nuts and seeds. You can add more nuts on top, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, and pecans are great options. Roasted pumpkin seeds are also a great option to add on top.

Variations of this recipe

• Make it chocolate. Add cocoa powder and mix it in well for chocolate banana pudding.
• Add peanut butter. Peanut butter and banana are the perfect combinations. Add about 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the pudding.
• Coconut. Use coconut milk instead of almond milk and then add some shredded coconut to the top of the pudding.
• Make it fancy. You can layer sliced bananas in the bowl or the mason jar you are serving the chia pudding in.

Tips for Making this recipe

Use ripe bananas. You do not want to use bananas that are overripe and mushy, you want to be able to mash them without them being overly ripe. You can use a fork to mash them but I find a potato masher does even better.

Store in Mason jars. To make things easier for grab and go in the mornings store the chai pudding in mason jars.

Use real honey. This recipe is best made with real honey.

Swap honey for maple syrup. If you do not have any honey then you can use maple syrup instead.

Banana Chia Pudding Ingredients

• ½ banana, plus extra for topping
• ½ cup almond milk
• ½ tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon plus extra for topping
• 2 tablespoons fresh chia seeds
• Sliced almonds for topping (optional)

How to make Banana Chia Seed Pudding

In a medium bowl, mash the banana.

Add the almond milk, honey, cinnamon, and chia seeds to the bowl with the mashed banana. Whisk well to incorporate. Then, let it sit for 2-3 minutes, and then whisk again to break up any clumps.

Give it a good stir and then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

If you are going to meal prep, put individual servings into mason jars or airtight containers and then place them in the fridge.

When you are ready to enjoy, top the pudding with fresh banana slices, a dash of cinnamon, and sliced almonds. 

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