I am so excited to share this new recipe with you all today. It’s a reminder that, even though I’ve given up sweet treats with my healthy lifestyle change, I don’t have to give up creating healthy treats that still taste amazing. And now it’s better because I can enjoy them guilt free!
You’re going to love today’s recipe.
I jumped on the chia seed bandwagon a few months ago and haven’t looked back. I love using chia seeds in smoothies (a great way to add nutrients and help you stay satisfied for longer) and recently, I discovered the incredibly awesome chia seed pudding.
If you haven’t tried chia seed pudding before, just know that it has a different texture than regular pudding. Me? I loved it from the start.
About a month ago, I played around with a few ideas and came up with my own recipe, using two favorite ingredients.
Coconut Banana Chia Seed Pudding is light and creamy and so deliciously good, you’ll want to say goodbye to regular ol’ pudding forever.
It’s also super easy to make. You simply whip everything together in the blender and chill for a couple hours. Boom! You’ve got a nutritious snack!
You can enjoy this satisfying healthy snack anytime of the day – you could even make Coconut Banana Chia Seed Pudding the night before and enjoy it as a healthy filling breakfast!
For another healthy, banana-inspired breakfast, try my chocolate chip banana muffins!
Ingredients:
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1.5 cups coconut almond milk (or regular almond milk)
2 large bananas, cut into chunks
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
1/3 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened) + extra for garnish
Set aside 1 banana and put everything else (except the coconut flakes for garnish) into your blender…
…and blend until smooth.
Add the remaining banana chunks…
…and pulse once or twice. (This will leave tasty chunks of banana throughout your pudding.)
Pour into a bowl or container and cover.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or longer, until thickened.
Coconut Banana Chia Seed Pudding
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 155
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups coconut almond milk (or regular almond milk)
- 2 large bananas, cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/3 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened) + extra for garnish
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients (except for 1 banana and coconut flakes for garnish) into a blender and blend until smooth
- Add the remaining banana (cut into chunks) and pulse once or twice.
- Pour into a bowl or container and cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours or longer, until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
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tanya says
I’m so excited cause I have all of these ingredients at home. I can’t wait to make this.
Dawn says
Recipes like this are why I love chia seeds so much. They’re so versatile. Thanks for sharing this!
Kelly Hutchinson says
This sounds like such a healthy and flavorful recipe. I love bananas and coconut, so this would be perfect for me!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
That sounds like heaven! I wish I had some right now.
Amy Desrosiers says
I absolutely love chia seeds, and coconut! This is totally a great recipe for me!
Liz Mays says
Oh cool I didn’t know it could blend like that. I’d love to make some of this to go with lunch.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I am so excited to try this recipe. I will have to try making it this weekend. It looks delicious.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Mmm, this looks yummy! I love chia seeds.
susan says
This looks pretty easy to make, and I am a huge banana and coconut fan. I am sure my family would love this chia treat!
MyKidsGuide says
I have to try chia seeds. I heard great things about them. This pudding looks AMAZING
Mama to 5 BLessings says
sounds amazing. 15 cups of almond milk?? That is alot of almond milk, it serves 2?
Mama to 5 Blessings says
LOL Got it 1.5 cups! Sorry I have bad eyes! This looks like a recipe my family would enjoy. I have all the ingredients I will have to try it!
Erika says
Lol, I had to check and make sure I didn’t leave out the .! (I’ve been known to do that before!)
candice says
i have been hesitant to try chia seed pudding, but this looks like something i could enjoy due to the seasoning! i’m going give it a go this weekend. i wonder if my kids will enjoy it too? we shall see!
Emily says
I love all types of Chia Pudding – it’s just SO yummy!