Description
Overnight Banana Bread Chia Pudding
A creamy, no-bake breakfast that tastes like banana bread—dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweet, and ready when you wake up.
Ingredients
Base Pudding:
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1 large very ripe banana, mashed
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1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
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3 tbsp chia seeds
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1 tbsp pure maple syrup (optional)
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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1/8 tsp nutmeg
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1/8 tsp cardamom (optional)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
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Banana slices
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Chopped walnuts or pecans
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Toasted coconut flakes
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Granola
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Drizzle of nut butter
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Your Base
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Mash the banana in a bowl or jar.
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Add almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
2️⃣ Add Chia Seeds
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Stir in chia seeds thoroughly to prevent clumps.
3️⃣ Chill & Stir
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Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Stir again to break up early clumps.
4️⃣ Let It Set Overnight
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Cover and chill at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
5️⃣ Serve
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Stir pudding, adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
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Top with banana slices, nuts, or other favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
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Too runny? Stir in ½–1 tbsp chia seeds and wait another hour.
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Too thick? Add milk 1 tbsp at a time until creamy.
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No ripe bananas? Use ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce or roast slightly green bananas at 400°F for 15 min.
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Sweeten naturally: Extra maple syrup, honey, or a chopped Medjool date.
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Meal prep: Portion into jars for grab-and-go mornings. Add toppings just before eating.