Healthy Chia Pudding Bowl with Banana and Granola Recipe
This Fresh Chia Pudding Bowl with Banana and Granola is a delicious, nutritious breakfast or snack option featuring creamy chia pudding soaked in almond milk, sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and topped with ripe banana slices, crunchy granola, and optional fresh berries for added freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chia Pudding
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds (about 45 g)
- 1 cup almond milk (240 ml) or any milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (15 ml)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
Toppings
- 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
- ¼ cup granola (30 g), preferably oat-based with cinnamon or nuts
- Fresh berries (optional, a handful)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl or mason jar, combine the chia seeds and almond milk. Whisk thoroughly to ensure there are no clumps and the mixture is well-blended.
- Sweeten and flavor: Stir in the honey or maple syrup and the vanilla extract. Mix well to evenly distribute the sweetener and flavor.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. After about 30 minutes, stir or shake the mixture to break up any clumps for a smoother pudding texture.
- Prepare toppings: When ready to serve, slice the ripe banana and measure out the granola. If using fresh berries, rinse them carefully and pat dry.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the chilled chia pudding into a serving bowl. Top with the banana slices, granola, and optional fresh berries. Drizzle extra honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve immediately to keep the granola crunchy. If prepping ahead, store the pudding and banana slices separately to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Soaking the chia seeds longer improves pudding texture, ideally overnight.
- Use oat-based granola without added sugars for a healthier topping.
- Fresh berries add antioxidants and flavor but are optional.
- Serve immediately after topping to keep granola crunchy.
