Bananas Foster Chia Pudding (No Added Sugar)
Bananas Foster Chia Pudding (No Added Sugar)
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Bananas and Dates
- 1 banana, peeled, sliced lengthwise into 4 pieces
- 2 dates, pitted, each sliced into approximately 4-5 pieces
- as needed vanilla-flavored avocado oil spray
For the Chia Pudding Base
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup date syrup
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
For Assembly
- 4 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bananas and dates: Peel the banana and slice it lengthwise into four equal pieces. Pit the two dates and slice each into approximately four to five pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Sauté the bananas and dates: Lightly spray a small non-stick pan with vanilla-flavored avocado oil spray. Place the sliced bananas and dates in the pan. Cook over medium heat, using tongs to flip them occasionally, until they are caramelized and lightly browned on both sides, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Prepare the liquid base: Pour 1 1/2 cups of milk into a blender. Add 1/4 cup of date syrup to the blender. Blend the mixture on high until it is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Combine pudding ingredients: Place 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt into a large mixing bowl. Pour the blended milk and date syrup mixture from the blender into the bowl with the yogurt. Add 1/2 cup of chia seeds to the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Whisk the pudding: Whisk all ingredients in the bowl thoroughly until they are well combined and the chia seeds are evenly distributed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Chill the pudding: Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the chia seeds to swell and the pudding to thicken.
⏱️ 240 min
- 7
Portion and assemble: Once the pudding is chilled and thickened, divide it equally among four individual serving containers. Add 1 tablespoon of chunky peanut butter to the top of each pudding. Top each serving with the sautéed banana and date slices.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Store: Place the lids on the individual containers. Store the prepared puddings in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bananas Foster Chia Pudding (No Added Sugar)
For the Caramelized Bananas and Dates
- 1 banana, peeled, sliced lengthwise into 4 pieces
- 2 dates, pitted, each sliced into approximately 4-5 pieces
- as needed vanilla-flavored avocado oil spray
For the Chia Pudding Base
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup date syrup
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
For Assembly
- 4 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bananas and dates: Peel the banana and slice it lengthwise into four equal pieces. Pit the two dates and slice each into approximately four to five pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Sauté the bananas and dates: Lightly spray a small non-stick pan with vanilla-flavored avocado oil spray. Place the sliced bananas and dates in the pan. Cook over medium heat, using tongs to flip them occasionally, until they are caramelized and lightly browned on both sides, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Prepare the liquid base: Pour 1 1/2 cups of milk into a blender. Add 1/4 cup of date syrup to the blender. Blend the mixture on high until it is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Combine pudding ingredients: Place 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt into a large mixing bowl. Pour the blended milk and date syrup mixture from the blender into the bowl with the yogurt. Add 1/2 cup of chia seeds to the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Whisk the pudding: Whisk all ingredients in the bowl thoroughly until they are well combined and the chia seeds are evenly distributed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Chill the pudding: Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the chia seeds to swell and the pudding to thicken.
⏱️ 240 min - 7
Portion and assemble: Once the pudding is chilled and thickened, divide it equally among four individual serving containers. Add 1 tablespoon of chunky peanut butter to the top of each pudding. Top each serving with the sautéed banana and date slices.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Store: Place the lids on the individual containers. Store the prepared puddings in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.