Description
Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding is a creamy and healthy dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and banana with the nutritional benefits of chia seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup peanut butter (natural or unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, depending on your desired sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts or granola for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Bananas: In a medium-sized bowl, mash the bananas using a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Add Peanut Butter: Stir in the peanut butter until it’s well combined with the mashed bananas.
- Add Sweetener and Vanilla: Stir in maple syrup or honey, then add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if desired.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Add Almond Milk: Slowly pour in the almond milk and stir to combine.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the pudding mixture into a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir and Serve: After the pudding has set, stir and serve it in bowls or cups with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Bananas provide potassium which supports heart health.
- Feel free to use any milk of your choice.
- The pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Top with more fruit, chocolate chips, or seeds for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Banana, Chia, Pudding, Healthy Dessert