Banana Chia Pudding (5-Minute Prep Time!)

This Banana Chia Pudding is the ultimate easy breakfast or snack! Made with banana, creamy coconut milk, and almond butter. It takes you just a few minutes to make and is perfect to grab and go when you need something quick. The flavors or warm cinnamon and banana shine through for a delicious recipe that gives you the flavor of banana bread. I know you’re going to love this recipe!

A Banana Bread Twist on Chia Seed Pudding

Ok, when it comes to easy make-ahead breakfasts, chia seed pudding is always, always, ALWAYS a winner. Not only is it packed with healthy fats and fiber to keep you feeling full, it only takes ten minutes to actually make which is the best when you are running short on time.

There are so many different varieties of chia seed pudding but this banana bread chia pudding will always be one of my personal favorites. The combination of sweet banana, warm cinnamon, and vanilla is absolutely delicious and gives you all of the flavor of a yummy slice of banana bread without any of the work.

This recipe uses a combination of non-dairy milk and almond butter keep things creamy and is sweetened with a touch of pure maple syrup. It’s a simple, yummy recipe that you will definitely want to add into your weekly meal prep routine.

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Banana Chia Pudding Ingredients

Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a great source of fiber and have over ten grams in ounce. They are also an excellent source of omega-3 healthy fats which are a great addition to your healthy diet. They are also rich in antioxidants, iron, and calcium.

Almond Butter: For an extra dose of healthy fats and deliciousness.

Banana: You can’t have a banana bread flavored chia pudding without banana. All you need is one small banana for this recipe.

Almond and Coconut Milk: I love the combination of almond and coconut milk in this recipe. The coconut milk is just a bit creamier than the almond milk and together they provide just the right balance of creaminess.

Cinnamon: Helps to give the chia pudding that classic banana bread flavor.

Vanilla Extract: For just the right touch of vanilla flavor.

How to Make Banana Chia Seed Pudding

You can then pour the chia pudding mixture into a glass storage jar like a Weck jar or meal prep jar and refrigerate overnight. I like to give the banana chia pudding another stir before bed to make sure everything is evenly combined. The chia pudding will last in your fridge for 3-5 days.

Pro-Tip: Giving the chia pudding that extra stir makes sure that the chia seeds evenly absorb all of the liquid and that there are no dry clumps of seeds.

Banana Chia Pudding Toppings

The best part of any chia pudding is the toppings! I typically add fresh fruit, granola, or hemp seeds to recipes like my Vanilla Chia Pudding or Protein Chia Pudding. But the cozy banana bread flavors in this banana version really call for chopped nuts, banana slices, and extra cinnamon. You can also make the pudding even more decadent by adding whipped cream, chocolate chips, or cacao nibs.

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