Chia Pudding: Chocolate Banana
Chocolate and banana, the perfect pairing.
The trick to thickening Chia seed pudding is to stir often, a few times after mixing, then refrigerating several hours or overnight.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (3/4 c.)
- 2 Tbls. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 c. chia seeds
- 1-1/2 c. milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 2 Tbls. maple syrup
- ½ t. vanilla extract
- ¼ t. cinnamon
Garnishes
- sliced banana
- mini chocolate chips
- chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Whisk in cocoa powder, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon until well combined. Let sit 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, whisk again to break up chia seeds. Let stand another 5 minutes. This is important or pudding will not thicken and set up.
Stir again and divide among dessert cups or small jars.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, top with sliced banana, chocolate chips or nuts.
NOTE: Makes 4 small servings.