Description
Creamy banana chia pudding brings together nutritious ingredients for a delightful breakfast or dessert. Healthy and easy to prepare, this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy both health-conscious and indulgent palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 mL) unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 tbsps (60 mL) chia seeds
- 2 bananas (very ripe, medium-sized), peeled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Vigorously mash ripe bananas in a glass jar or mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform texture using a sturdy fork.
- Seasoning: Integrate organic chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon into the banana mixture, stirring methodically to create a harmonious blend.
- Liquid Incorporation: Gently pour full-fat coconut milk into the banana-chia fusion, whisking meticulously to ensure even seed distribution and prevent potential clumping.
- Chilling Process: Seal the container securely with a lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 4-8 hours, allowing chia seeds to fully absorb liquid and develop a luxurious, gelatinous consistency.
- Serving Preparation: Before presenting, delicately stir the pudding to reintegrate settled ingredients, creating a perfectly smooth and creamy dessert.
- Garnishing: Elevate the pudding’s visual and flavor profile by topping with fresh banana slices, an additional cinnamon dusting, or a delicate honey drizzle to enhance the overall culinary experience.
Notes
- Maximize Banana Ripeness: Use overripe bananas with brown spots for deeper sweetness and smoother texture, enhancing overall pudding flavor.
- Prevent Chia Seed Clumping: Whisk ingredients thoroughly and consistently to ensure seeds are evenly distributed, avoiding large seed clusters.
- Optimize Chilling Time: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow chia seeds to fully absorb liquid and develop perfect gelatinous consistency.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Experiment with toppings like toasted nuts, fresh berries, or coconut flakes to elevate the basic pudding and add nutritional variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg