A creamy, naturally sweet, no-cook pudding made with ripe banana, milk, chia seeds, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Chia pudding generally needs several hours to hydrate and thicken; overnight gives the best texture.
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Yield
2 servings
Prep time
10 minutes
Chill time
4 hours minimum; overnight preferred
Cooking
None
Ingredients
Ingredient Amount
Ripe banana 2 medium
Milk 2 cups / 480 ml
Chia seeds 6 teaspoons / 2 tablespoons
Honey 2 teaspoons
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon
Salt Small pinch, optional
Banana slices Optional, for topping
The ingredient quantities above match the banana-chia-honey combination shown in the image and a published version of this recipe.
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For the best flavor
Use very ripe bananas with brown/spotty skins. They are sweeter and mash more easily, allowing the pudding to have a stronger natural banana flavor.
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Full Step-by-Step Recipe
1. Mash the bananas
Peel 2 ripe bananas.
Place them in a medium mixing bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork.
You can leave a few tiny banana pieces for texture, or mash completely smooth for a silky pudding.
Tip: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful the finished pudding will be.
2. Add the milk
Pour in:
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Optional: a tiny pinch of salt
Whisk until the banana and milk are well combined.
3. Add the chia seeds
Add:
6 teaspoons chia seeds (2 tablespoons).
Whisk very thoroughly.
Make sure the chia seeds aren’t sitting in a dry layer at the bottom of the bowl.
4. Rest and stir again
Let the mixture sit for approximately 5–10 minutes.
Then whisk or stir it again.
This second stirring is important because chia seeds can settle and clump while they begin absorbing the liquid.
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5. Refrigerate
Cover the bowl or transfer the mixture into 2 jars or serving glasses.
Refrigerate for:
3. Add the chia seeds
Add:
6 teaspoons chia seeds (2 tablespoons).
Make sure the chia seeds aren’t sitting in a dry layer at the bottom of the bowl.
4. Rest and stir again
Then whisk or stir it again.
Minimum: 4 hours
Best: overnight
During this time, the chia seeds absorb liquid and develop the thick, spoonable pudding texture.
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6. Check the consistency
After chilling, stir the pudding.
Too thick?
Add 1–2 tablespoons milk, stir and continue adding small amounts until you like the consistency.
Too thin?
Add 1–2 teaspoons additional chia seeds, mix thoroughly and refrigerate for another 1–2 hours.
7. Serve
Divide into two portions.
Top with any of the following:
6. Check the consistency
After chilling, stir the pudding.
Too thick?
Add 1–2 tablespoons milk, stir and continue adding small amounts until you like the consistency.
Too thin?
Add 1–2 teaspoons additional chia seeds, mix thoroughly and refrigerate for another 1–2 hours.
Fresh banana slices
A light sprinkle of cinnamon
Berries
Coconut flakes
Granola
Chopped nuts
A tiny drizzle of honey
For a dessert-style presentation, layer the pudding with banana slices in a glass.
Nuts & Allergen Information
Is this recipe nut-free?
Yes, the basic recipe is nut-free provided you use dairy milk or a certified nut-free plant milk and don’t add nuts.
The basic ingredients contain:
Banana
Chia seeds
Milk
Honey
Vanilla
Cinnamon
There are no peanuts or tree nuts in those ingredients.
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Important
The recipe is not nut-free if you use:
Almond milk
Cashew milk
Peanut butter
Almond butter
Cashew butter
Nut-based granola
Nuts as toppings
If someone has a serious nut allergy, check packaged ingredients and cross-contact warnings.
🥛 Milk Substitutions
You have several options.
Dairy milk
Whole milk — richest and creamiest
2% milk — balanced
Low-fat milk — lighter
Plant-based
Soy milk — good protein option
Unsweetened almond milk — lighter
Oat milk — creamy and naturally sweeter
Coconut milk — richer, more tropical
Other unsweetened plant milks
Different milks substantially change the calorie, fat and protein content, so nutrition will vary.
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Vegan Version
Honey isn’t generally considered vegan.
To make this pudding vegan, replace the 2 teaspoons honey with:
Maple syrup
Agave syrup
Date syrup
Everything else can remain the same if you choose a dairy-free milk.
Gluten-Free
The basic recipe is naturally gluten-free.
However, if you need strict gluten avoidance, check the labels of:
Plant milk
Vanilla extract
Granola
Flavored toppings
Honey isn’t generally considered vegan.
for gluten-containing ingredients or cross-contact.
Chia seeds themselves are naturally gluten-free.
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Optional Nutty Version
If you don’t need a nut-free recipe, you can make it more filling by adding:
Chia seeds themselves are naturally gluten-free.
Optional Nutty Version
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 tablespoon pistachios
1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter
Add these immediately before serving rather than during the overnight soak if you want the nuts to remain crunchy.
Healthy Topping Ideas
Banana bread style
Banana + cinnamon + walnuts
Berry
Strawberries + blueberries
Tropical
Banana + coconut + mango
Chocolate
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder + banana
Peanut butter
1 tablespoon peanut butter + banana
High-protein
Plain Greek yogurt + berries
Approximate Nutrition
Nutrition depends heavily on the milk and exact banana size.
For reference, published banana/chia pudding recipes show substantial variation depending on the milk, chia quantity and toppings.
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For this recipe using 2 medium bananas, 2 cups 2% dairy milk, 2 tbsp chia seeds and 2 tsp honey, a reasonable estimate is approximately:
Per serving — ½ recipe
Healthy Topping Ideas
Banana bread style
Banana + cinnamon + walnuts
Berry
Tropical
Chocolate
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder + banana
Peanut butter
High-protein
Plain Greek yogurt + berries
Approximate Nutrition
For reference, published banana/chia pudding recipes show substantial variation depending on the milk, chia quantity and toppings.
Calories: ~300–330 kcal
Protein: ~10–11 g
Carbohydrates: ~45–50 g
Fiber: ~9–10 g
Total fat: ~9–10 g
Saturated fat: ~3–4 g
Sugars: ~30–35 g
Added sugar: ~3–4 g from honey
These are estimates, not laboratory-tested values; changing from dairy milk to almond, oat, soy or coconut milk can change the numbers considerably.
For comparison, a banana-chia recipe using nonfat milk reports 167 calories, 7 g protein and 6 g fiber per serving, while recipes with more chia, coconut milk or other ingredients can be substantially higher.
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Why Is Chia Pudding Filling?
Chia seeds provide a combination of fiber, fat and protein, and they absorb liquid to form a gel-like texture.
That makes the pudding relatively filling compared with a sweet snack made primarily from refined carbohydrates. Chia pudding recipes commonly provide several grams of fiber per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I make it without honey?
Yes.
If your bananas are very ripe, you may find that you don’t need any additional sweetener.
You can also replace honey with maple syrup or another sweetener.
2. Can I use only one banana?
Yes.
For a less strongly flavored pudding, use 1 large banana instead of 2. You can also reduce the milk slightly if you want a thicker consistency.
3. Can I use banana milk?
Yes, but choose an unsweetened version if possible because the banana and honey already provide sweetness.
4. Can I blend everything?
Yes.
For an extremely smooth pudding, blend the banana and milk first, then add the chia seeds and blend briefly or stir them in.
However, blending can make the texture more uniform and less “tapioca-like.”
5. Do I need to grind the chia seeds?
No.
Whole chia seeds work very well for chia pudding. Cleveland Clinic’s basic chia pudding method specifically uses whole chia seeds.
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6. Why is my pudding watery?
Possible reasons:
Not enough chia seeds
Too much milk
Insufficient chilling time
Chia seeds weren’t mixed properly
The mixture wasn’t stirred again after the first few minutes
Add 1–2 teaspoons chia seeds, stir well and refrigerate again.
7. Why is my pudding too thick?
Simply stir in milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
8. Can I eat it immediately?
You can, but it won’t have the proper pudding consistency.
For best results, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Other established chia-pudding recipes similarly recommend several hours or overnight refrigeration.
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9. How long does it last?
Keep it covered and refrigerated.
A conservative approach is to enjoy it within 3–5 days, provided it has been continuously refrigerated and smells/looks normal. A university chia-pudding recipe gives a 3–5 day refrigerated storage recommendation.
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Because this version contains fresh banana, I’d personally aim for 2–3 days for the best flavor and appearance.
10. Can I freeze it?
Yes, but the texture can change after thawing. For the best pudding texture, refrigeration is preferable.
11. Can children eat chia pudding?
Generally, chia seeds can be included in children’s diets, but young children should be supervised while eating, and chia should be incorporated into adequately hydrated foods rather than given dry.
12. Is it a breakfast or dessert?
Either!
With little honey and plenty of banana, it works nicely as breakfast or a snack. For dessert, add vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, berries or a small amount of nut butter.
My Recommended Version
For the best balance of creaminess + sweetness + nutrition, I’d make it this way:
For 2 servings:
If your bananas are very ripe, you may find that you don’t need any additional sweetener.
You can also replace honey with maple syrup or another sweetener.
2. Can I use only one banana?
For a less strongly flavored pudding, use 1 large banana instead of 2. You can also reduce the milk slightly if you want a thicker consistency.
3. Can I use banana milk?
Yes, but choose an unsweetened version if possible because the banana and honey already provide sweetness.
4. Can I blend everything?
Yes.
For an extremely smooth pudding, blend the banana and milk first, then add the chia seeds and blend briefly or stir them in.
5. Do I need to grind the chia seeds?
No.
6. Why is my pudding watery?
Possible reasons:
2 very ripe bananas
2 cups unsweetened milk
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp honey
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cinnamon
Tiny pinch salt
Mash → whisk everything together → wait 10 minutes → stir again → refrigerate overnight → stir before serving.
Best topping: banana slices + cinnamon + a small spoonful of chopped walnuts.
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