Description
Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding is a creamy, no-cook, and nutritious treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with bananas, peanut butter, and chia seeds, this easy recipe is naturally sweetened, filling, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped nuts or granola for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. This will serve as the base and natural sweetener for the pudding.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add peanut butter, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey (if using) to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- Incorporate Chia Seeds: Sprinkle in the chia seeds and stir thoroughly to distribute them evenly.
- Let It Set: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
- Check for Consistency: If the pudding is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir before serving.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon into bowls or jars, then top with cinnamon, chopped nuts, or granola if desired.
Notes
- Chocolate Version: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolate-peanut butter twist.
- Protein Boost: Mix in a scoop of protein powder for added nutrition.
- Nut-Free Option: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Berry Twist: Stir in fresh or frozen berries for a fruity touch.
- Spiced Flavor: Enhance with nutmeg or pumpkin spice for added warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- chill time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, dessert
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chia pudding, peanut butter banana pudding, healthy snack, meal prep breakfast, no-cook recipe