Banana Chia Seed Pudding
Banana chia seed pudding is a nutritious and satisfying breakfast dish consisting of milk, bananas and chia seeds. This sweet dish is easy to prepare and ideal for hectic mornings.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
- ⅔ Cup Almond Milk
- ⅓ Cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 large Banana
- 4 Almonds slivered
- ½ Teaspoon Hemp Seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl or measuring jar, add yogurt, milk and stir well.⅔ Cup Almond Milk, ⅓ Cup Greek Yogurt
- Now add chia seeds, cardamom powder and stir well to combine ensuring that the chia seeds are evenly distributed.2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
- Cover the bowl with a plate/plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to individual mason jars with lids. Place it in the fridge for an hour.
- After an hour, uncover the bowl or jar and stir again thoroughly. Break any clumps and stir well.
- Cover it, put it back in the fridge and let it set for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and get a pudding-like consistency.
- Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth using a fork.1 large Banana
- Add mashed banana into pudding bowl, mix well until banana combined well with chia seed mixture.
- Scoop out the pudding into bowls or glasses, top it with fresh banana slices and a sprinkle of nuts toppings.1 large Banana, 4 Almonds, ½ Teaspoon Hemp Seeds
- Enjoy your delicious and nutritious banana pudding with chia seeds.
Notes
Ripe Bananas: For maximum sweetness and taste, use ripe bananas. Ripe bananas' natural sugars will improve the pudding's flavour profile without needing extra sugar.
Banana Mashing: To get a smooth consistency, completely mash the bananas. By doing this, the pudding's banana flavour is sure to be distributed evenly.
Fresh Chia Seeds: To ensure the best texture, use good-quality black chia seeds. High-quality fresh chia seeds will absorb liquid better, giving a pudding-like consistency.
Consistent Mixing: Give the mixture a good stir while combining ingredients to avoid clumps and ensure a lump-free pudding in the end.
Stir After 1 Hour: An hour after mixing the ingredients, the pudding mixture must be stirred as the chia seeds get clumpy while they absorb the liquid. So, remember to stir to break up the clumps.
Setting Time: The pudding must be allowed to set for a minimum of four hours, but preferably overnight. This allows the liquid to be absorbed by the chia seeds, resulting in a creamy consistency.
Stir Before Serving: Before serving chia seed banana pudding, give the pudding a good stir to redistribute any settled chia seeds. This step ensures that each spoonful has a consistent texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 3mg
