Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Banana chia pudding served simply in a bowl with spoon, soft natural light.

Creamy Banana Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Minimum Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 ripe banana mashed - about ½ cup - sub apple sauce
  • 3 tablespoons (30 g) chia seeds
  • 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 g) milk any
  • 1 tablespoons maple syrup or honey - you can drizzle more on top later if not sweet enough
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

  • Mash the banana first: Add 1 ripe banana to a bowl and mash it with a fork until smooth.
    Add 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy, like a thick smoothie.
    Step 1 Ripe banana mashed smooth and whisk with greek yogurt and milk.
  • Add the chia seeds: Stir in 3 tablespoons chia seeds. Whisk for about 30 seconds to break up any clumps and help the seeds spread evenly.
    Step 2 Chia seeds whisked into yogurt and banana mixture until evenly combined.
  • Chill until thick: If you want, transfer the mixture to single-portion jars or leave it in the mixing bowl.
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until the mixture turns thick and creamy.
    Step 3 banana chia pudding mixture after chillin in the fridge for 4 hours.
  • Stir and add toppings: Before serving, stir the pudding to make it extra creamy. Add fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of maple. Enjoy it cold for breakfast or as a simple snack. You can warm it up in the microwave for a few seconds if you prefer a warm breakfast.
    Step 4 Banana chia pudding served in a bowl with fresh banana, almonds, and honey.
Substitutions
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt or skyr. If using regular yogurt add 1 more tablespoon of chia seeds
  • Ripe banana → Mashed mango, applesauce, or pear purée
  • Milk → Any dairy and non-dairy milk
  • Chia seeds → White or black chia seeds
  • Maple syrup → Honey, agave, or date syrup
  • Ground cinnamon → Pumpkin spice, cardamom, or a pinch of nutmeg
  • Vanilla extract → Vanilla powder, almond extract, or skip it altogether
 
Tips
  • Use a very ripe banana → Sweeter and smoother
  • Mash really well → No banana chunks
  • Whisk chia seeds for 30 seconds → No clumps
  • Chill long enough → Overnight is best
  • Stir before eating → Extra creamy
  • Fix the thickness → Add milk or chill longer
  • Make ahead → Perfect grab-and-go breakfast
QR Code linking back to recipe