Banana Coconut Protein Chia Pudding
For a vegan pudding, use a gluten-free vegan protein powder such as plain soy or pea protein.
The second stir is what keeps the chia seeds evenly suspended. Add banana just before eating for the freshest flavor.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Chia seeds, canned coconut milk and banana form the base of this pudding.
- A chilled, spoonable option. The seeds thicken in the liquid during the resting time, so you can prepare the base ahead.
- A defined yield. The card makes 1 serving. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredient notes
- Protein ingredient. Use the stated unflavored dairy-free protein powder. Changing the type or brand can change both texture and nutrition.
- Coconut milk. Follow the type specified in the ingredients. Canned coconut milk and a carton coconut beverage have different thicknesses and are not equivalent measures of fat or calories.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Banana Coconut Protein Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the protein powder into the coconut milk until smooth. Add chia seeds in a slow stream while whisking.
- After 10 minutes, stir again to break up clumps. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Loosen with water if needed and top with sliced banana before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Tips for this recipe
- Start with the listed liquid amount. Extra liquid changes thickness; seeds and oats also continue to absorb liquid while they rest.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Stir before serving and add the listed toppings at the stage given in the card. Divide the finished mixture evenly if making more than one serving.
Storage and make-ahead
Keep the prepared mixture covered in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Follow any storage limit in the recipe notes and the shortest opened-product guidance for the milk or yogurt you use. Add crisp toppings close to serving.
Common questions
Can I skip the resting time?
The rest lets the seeds or oats absorb liquid. Follow the minimum rest in the method; serving it earlier will give a different texture.
How should I use the calories and macros?
The card lists estimates for its stated serving size. Use the listed ingredients and portions as the basis; changing brands, substitutions, toppings, or sides can change the values.
