Description
Banana chia pudding is the perfect no-bake solution for overripe bananas. Naturally sweet, creamy, and satisfying, this easy recipe transforms spotty bananas into a wholesome breakfast or snack without any added refined sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 overripe banana (very spotty and soft)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the overripe banana in a bowl until mostly smooth.
- Whisk in the milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Stir in the chia seeds and mix well for about 30 seconds.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
- Stir before serving and add toppings as desired.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the banana and milk before adding chia seeds. Store in an airtight container for up to 2–3 days. Add toppings just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg