Banana Chia Seed Pudding
Banana Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
For the Chia Seed Pudding
- 1 ripe banana, divided among 4 jars
- 12 tablespoons chia seeds, (3 tablespoons per jar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided among 4 jars
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, divided among 4 jars
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided among 4 jars
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided among 4 jars
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder, (1 scoop per jar)
- 4 cups milk, (1 cup per jar)
Optional Toppings (Per Serving)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, as needed
- 1/4 banana, sliced, as needed
- 1/4 cup banana bread granola, as needed
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Gather 4 empty mason jars, ensuring they are clean and dry.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Peel the ripe banana. Break off a portion of the banana into each of the 4 jars, distributing the entire banana evenly among them.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using a spoon, thoroughly mash the banana in each jar until mostly smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to each jar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to each jar for enhanced flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to each jar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder to each jar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Pour 1 cup of milk into each jar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Using a spoon, thoroughly stir the contents of each jar until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Secure the lids tightly on each jar. Shake each jar vigorously for at least 30 seconds to ensure there are no lumps and the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator and allow them to chill overnight (or for at least 8 hours) to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a pudding consistency.
⏱️ 480 min
- 12
In the morning, remove the chia puddings from the refrigerator. Top each serving with optional Greek yogurt, fresh sliced banana, banana bread granola, and a drizzle of honey, as desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein, fiber-packed breakfast!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Banana Chia Seed Pudding
For the Chia Seed Pudding
- 1 ripe banana, divided among 4 jars
- 12 tablespoons chia seeds, (3 tablespoons per jar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided among 4 jars
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, divided among 4 jars
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided among 4 jars
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided among 4 jars
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder, (1 scoop per jar)
- 4 cups milk, (1 cup per jar)
Optional Toppings (Per Serving)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, as needed
- 1/4 banana, sliced, as needed
- 1/4 cup banana bread granola, as needed
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Gather 4 empty mason jars, ensuring they are clean and dry.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Peel the ripe banana. Break off a portion of the banana into each of the 4 jars, distributing the entire banana evenly among them.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using a spoon, thoroughly mash the banana in each jar until mostly smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to each jar.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to each jar for enhanced flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to each jar.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder to each jar.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Pour 1 cup of milk into each jar.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Using a spoon, thoroughly stir the contents of each jar until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Secure the lids tightly on each jar. Shake each jar vigorously for at least 30 seconds to ensure there are no lumps and the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator and allow them to chill overnight (or for at least 8 hours) to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a pudding consistency.
⏱️ 480 min - 12
In the morning, remove the chia puddings from the refrigerator. Top each serving with optional Greek yogurt, fresh sliced banana, banana bread granola, and a drizzle of honey, as desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein, fiber-packed breakfast!