Description
Banana Coconut Chia Pudding is a creamy, nutritious breakfast or snack made by soaking chia seeds in coconut milk until thick and pudding-like, then blending in ripe banana for natural sweetness and tropical flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk (canned or carton, unsweetened)
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: sliced banana, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, berries, granola
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, mashed banana, maple syrup (if using), vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent chia seeds from clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, until the mixture thickens to a creamy pudding consistency.
- Give the pudding a good stir before serving. If too thick, add a splash of coconut milk.
- Divide into bowls or jars and top with desired toppings such as sliced banana, coconut flakes, nuts, berries, or granola.
Notes
Stir twice within the first 10 minutes to prevent clumping.
Use plant-based milk to keep it vegan.
Sweeten to taste—banana adds natural sweetness.
Best served chilled; not suitable for freezing.
Customize with fruits, nut butters, or protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
