Creamy Banana Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt Recipe
This Creamy Banana Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt offers a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. Packed with chia seeds and sweetened naturally with banana and maple syrup, this pudding is creamy, satisfying, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (mashed, about ½ cup) – can substitute with applesauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk (any type)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Seeds
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: Add 1 ripe banana to a bowl and mash it thoroughly with a fork until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no large chunks.
- Mix the Base: Add 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Whisk the mixture well until fully combined into a smooth, thick smoothie-like consistency.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in 3 tablespoons chia seeds, whisking for about 30 seconds to break up clumps and evenly distribute the seeds throughout the mixture.
- Chill to Thicken: Transfer the mixture to single-serving jars or leave it in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Serve and Customize: Before serving, give the pudding a good stir to enhance creaminess. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy it cold, or warm for a few seconds in the microwave if preferred.
Notes
- Substitute ripe banana with applesauce for a different flavor or if bananas aren’t available.
- The pudding thickens as it chills; longer chilling leads to a firmer texture.
- This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or honey according to taste.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a sealed container.
- Feel free to add toppings like fresh berries, nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut for extra texture and nutrition.
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