Description
This High-Protein Banana Chia Seed Pudding is a creamy, nutritious, and delicious breakfast or snack option that combines ripe bananas, chia seeds, and plant-based almond milk with a boost of vegan protein powder. Naturally sweetened with optional maple syrup or agave, this pudding is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats for sustained energy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegan protein powder (tasteless or vanilla)
Optional Ingredients
- 2 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar (for added sweetness)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy.
- Add Chia Seeds: Mix in the chia seeds evenly, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the mashed bananas.
- Pour Milk: Pour the plant-based milk into the bowl and stir the mixture to combine everything evenly.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the pudding.
- Sweeten (Optional): If you prefer your pudding sweeter, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of maple syrup or agave nectar and mix well.
- Add Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of salt into the mixture to balance the flavors and stir thoroughly.
- Incorporate Protein Powder: Add two tablespoons of vegan protein powder and stir to ensure it is fully mixed with no lumps.
- Rest and Stir: Let the mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the pudding thicken and set.
- Serve: Before serving, give the pudding a good stir to achieve a smooth consistency. Enjoy chilled as a healthy breakfast or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute the plant-based milk with any milk of your choice, including cow’s milk if not vegan.
- The pudding thickens more the longer it chills, so overnight refrigeration is recommended for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste or omit completely for a lower sugar option.
- This pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Feel free to add fresh fruits, nuts, or seeds as toppings before serving for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-cook, Mixing, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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