Description
Creamy peanut butter banana chia pudding blends wholesome ingredients into a nutritious breakfast or snack. Protein-packed layers of chia seeds, ripe bananas, and smooth peanut butter create a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
Toppings:
- Vanilla yogurt
- Natural peanut butter (for swirling)
- Fresh banana slices
Instructions
- Mash a ripe banana thoroughly with a fork in a mason jar or glass container, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Pour milk of choice into the jar, then sprinkle chia seeds, drizzle maple syrup, add peanut butter, and dust with cinnamon.
- Whisk the mixture vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and no dry spots remain.
- Seal the container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing chia seeds to absorb liquid and create a pudding-like texture.
- Periodically stir the mixture during chilling to prevent chia seed clumping and ensure even thickening.
- Before serving, give the pudding a final gentle stir to break up any potential seed clusters.
- Garnish with a dollop of vanilla yogurt, an artistic swirl of peanut butter, and fresh banana slices for added texture and flavor.
- Store the pudding in a sealed container in the refrigerator, consuming within 5 days for optimal freshness and taste.
Notes
- Choose ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and easier mashing, ensuring a smoother texture in your pudding.
- Experiment with different milk alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk to create unique flavor profiles and accommodate dietary preferences.
- For a protein boost, use Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt and consider adding a scoop of protein powder during mixing.
- To make the pudding vegan, swap honey or maple syrup with alternative sweeteners like agave nectar or date syrup, and use plant-based yogurt when topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg