Name: Banana Chia Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large); 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (see notes); ½ cup chia seeds; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Creamy banana chia pudding with coconut milk, vanilla, and cinnamon is a delicious vegan breakfast recipe! Make it in advance to sit in the refrigerator overnight so that you can have a healthy option to grab on the go. With only 5 ingredients, it’s so easy to make.

banana chia pudding topped with sliced bananas and coconut in a jar

I often hear from readers that it’s difficult to eat healthy plant-based breakfasts. I totally get that. So many breakfast options include processed meats or sugar-laden cereals. It can definitely be challenging to find something nutritious that’s also loaded with plant foods, easy to make, and convenient for busy schedules.

Well, I have an option that checks all of those boxes. This banana chia seed pudding! It’s seriously SO easy to put together. You just mix the 5 ingredients (yes, only 5) and divide it all up into jars. Seal, put in the fridge, and you’re done! Breakfast (or a snack or dessert) is ready.

Besides being ridiculously simple, this recipe is very filling. You’ll feel satiated for hours after eating it. If you’re on a chia seed kick after trying this pudding, be sure to check out the Vegan Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding while you’re here.

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Ingredients

Chia seeds: You can use black or white chia seeds for this recipe.
Coconut milk: Use an unsweetened variety. Substitute unsweetened almond, soy, or cashew milk if desired. Cow’s milk also works.
Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter banana chia pudding will be.
Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds good flavor. Substitute half with ground ginger if desired.

Instructions

The full recipe card is at the bottom of the post. Scroll down to see ingredient quantities and the full instructions.

ingredients for chia pudding with bananas mixed together in a bowl

Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well, and let sit for at least 5 minutes. Stir again.

jars full of banana chia pudding on a counter

Divide the pudding into 4 servings, approximately 1 cup each. I like to use glass jars for chia pudding. Seal tightly. Put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and preferably up to 2 hours before enjoying.

Topping Ideas

Banana chia pudding is delicious on its own, but you can add toppings if desired to boost flavor and nutrition. Here are some ideas:

Shaved chocolate or chocolate chips
Sliced banana or other fruit, such as mango or pineapple
Flaked or shredded coconut
Chopped nuts
Nut butters
Granola (like my Almond Granola)
To make the pudding sweeter, mix in a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey before dividing it into jars

banana chia pudding on a spoon on a counter

Storage

Keep banana chia pudding in sealed jars or containers in the refrigerator. It should last for about 5 days. Freezing chia pudding doesn’t work well, so I don’t recommend trying it.

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