Dairy-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding With Banana
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Dairy-Free Chocolate Chia Pudding With Banana
Description
The pudding starts by blending half a banana with cacao powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk to create a smooth chocolate base. Chia seeds are then whisked into the mixture, which is left to rest in the refrigerator for four to six hours. During this time, the seeds absorb the liquid, swelling to form a gel-like consistency that thickens the pudding. The final stirring incorporates additional syrup and the remaining banana slices, enhancing sweetness and freshness.
This pudding offers a creamy chocolate flavor with the gentle texture of soaked chia seeds and soft banana pieces. It is a plant-based, dairy-free option suitable as a breakfast, snack, or dessert. The combination of cacao and banana results in a mild chocolate taste balanced by fruit natural sugars.
For convenience, it is ideal to prepare the pudding the night before. Once made, it keeps for up to two days when stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. For toddler portions, chia seeds can be divided beforehand to ensure consistent texture across servings. Almond or oat milk are recommended choices for best results.
Ingredients
- 1 banana split in half
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup separate 2 and 1
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- In a powerful blender, combine half the banana, cacao. Vanilla and two tablespoons syrup. Pour in the almond milk.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the chia seeds.
- Let sit in the fridge for four to six hours. This allows the seeds to absorb the mixture and thicken resulting in a pudding-like consistency.
- Remove from fridge and stir in the last tablespoons of syrup as well as the second half of the banana.
Notes
- Prepare the pudding at least four hours ahead, preferably overnight, to allow chia seeds to fully absorb liquid and thicken.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two days for freshness.
- Divide chia seeds evenly if making separate portions to maintain consistent texture across servings.
- Almond milk or oat milk work best as dairy-free bases for this pudding.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 402mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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