Inspired by the flavors of the classic Banana Cream Pie, this creamy chia pudding is a great way to kick-start the summer mornings.

WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS CHIA PUDDING

This chia pudding has almost 17g of protein.

Optionally, you can also add in a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make it a more protein-rich breakfast.

INGREDIENT LIST

1. Bananas – Use 1 large or 2 medium sized bananas that are fresh and not too ripe. For this recipe, I like to blend the bananas with the milk, sweetener and spices (optional: protein powder) in a food processor to ensure all the flavors are well infused. The thick, milkshake-like texture helps make the pudding more creamy.
2. Chia seeds – You can use either black or white chia seeds.
3. Plant-based milk – Any plant-based milk will work well for this recipe. I prefer to use coconut milk because of its thicker consistency.
4. Plant-based yogurt – Use a plant-based Greek yogurt for some extra protein.
5. Sweetener – I like to add just a hint of maple or date syrup along with some vanilla extract to bring out the flavor of the bananas.
6. Spices – Cinnamon, nutmeg or even a pinch of cardamom are some great spices for this pudding

TOPPINGS

You can elevate any chia pudding with the right toppings. Here are some of my favorite options:

1. Nut butter – Use any nut butter of choice. I prefer to use almond butter for this recipe.
2. Coconut – Add some shredded coconut on top and it’s a total game changer!
3. Chocolate – Top with some shredded dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips.
4. Nuts – Walnuts, shaved almonds, pecans add a good crunch to the pudding.
5. Seeds – Add some sesame seeds or hemp seeds for an additional source of plant-based protein.

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