Description
This Chocolate Banana Chia Seed Pudding is a creamy and wholesome vegan treat made with bananas, chia seeds, cacao, and almond milk. Perfect as a make-ahead breakfast, healthy snack, or guilt-free dessert, it’s packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chia seeds
4 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together chia seeds, cacao powder, and cinnamon.
- Stir in almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until thickened.
- Optional: Blend the pudding once set for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Spoon into bowls or jars and serve with toppings such as fruit, coconut flakes, or nuts.
Notes
- Refrigerating overnight gives the best texture, though 2 hours is enough for thickening.
- Use cocoa powder instead of raw cacao if preferred.
- Add nut butter for extra creaminess and protein.
- Top with granola, chocolate chips, or berries for variation.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in single portions for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook, Refrigerated
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
