Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding
Try this Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 63.24255 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 41.17176 g
- Fiber 43.9908008852005 g
- Protein 18.59634 g
- Saturated Fat 7.329294 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (136g)
- Sodium 24.045 mg
- Sugar 19.2517491147995 g
- Trans Fat 2.68615199999999 g
- Calories 662 calories
Step-by-step
- In a medium bowl, add banana and chia seeds.
- Mash with a fork until well combined.
- Add milk and vanilla extract; whisk until well mixed and no lumps appear.
- Pour half into a glass container and cover.
- Add maple syrup and cacao powder to remaining half and whisk well.
- Pour into another container with a lid.
- Refrigerate both for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve: in 3 bowls or glasses layer equally both chia puddings with mix-ins.
Refrigeration for at least four hours dictates the success of this preparation, allowing the dry seeds sufficient duration to absorb surrounding liquid and form a gelatinous outer coating. Ripe bananas act as both a natural sweetener and a structural thickener when thoroughly mashed with a fork into the initial seed base, releasing starches that contribute a smooth mouthfeel.
Substitutions alter final hydration requirements because different liquids possess varying viscosities and protein contents. Almond milk requires the full half-cup measure of chia seeds specified here, whereas higher-fat dairy or canned coconut milk will yield a denser, heavier pudding that may require thinning with an extra splash of liquid during the whisking phase.
Sweeteners behave differently regarding moisture content and flavor profile when interchanged. Raw honey imparts distinct floral notes and a heavier body, whereas maple syrup introduces more liquid and a thinner consistency, meaning you should adjust your stirring vigor to prevent lumps from forming around the cacao powder.
Dividing the base before adding the cacao powder creates a dual-flavor dessert without requiring two separate mixing bowls from scratch. Store the sealed containers in the coldest part of the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain optimal texture and prevent separation of the ingredients.
