Creamy Peach Banana Chia Pudding with Protein and Toppings Recipe
A nutritious and delicious chia pudding with protein, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. This recipe combines fresh or frozen peaches, banana, almond or coconut milk, chia seeds, and optional vegan protein powder for a creamy, smoothie-based pudding that's easy to prepare and customizable with toppings like non-dairy yogurt and fresh mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 medium to large peach, sliced or 1 cup frozen peach slices
- 1 small ripe banana
Base and Sweetener
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
Chia Mixture
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup chia seeds (adjust to desired thickness)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Optional Additions
- 40–50 grams vegan vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Toppings
- 1/3 cup non-dairy yogurt of choice
- Sliced fruit
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Blend the fruits and milk: Place peach slices, banana, almond or coconut milk, and maple syrup into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth, smoothie-like texture, ensuring all ingredients are fully combined.
- Combine with chia seeds: Transfer the blended mixture into a large bowl or divide evenly into 2-3 meal prep jars. Stir in the chia seeds, using about 2-3 tablespoons per jar or appropriate amount for the bowl.
- Add spices and optional ingredients: Sprinkle in a pinch of ground cinnamon, the vegan vanilla protein powder (if using), and hemp seeds (divided between jars or all in one bowl). Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate to thicken: Cover the bowl or jars with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. Refrigerating overnight results in a thicker, more pudding-like texture.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from the fridge and either spoon the pudding from the large bowl into serving bowls or serve directly from the jars. Top each serving with non-dairy yogurt, additional sliced peach, and fresh mint leaves if desired for added flavor and presentation.
- Store leftovers: Keep any extra chia pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing for convenient future meals or snacks.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the fruit and milk thoroughly before adding chia seeds.
- You can adjust the thickness by varying the amount of chia seeds used; more chia seeds create a thicker pudding.
- Try different plant-based milk options like oat or soy milk for variations in flavor.
- Protein powder can be substituted with any preferred vegan or non-vegan protein powder depending on dietary preferences.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey if not strictly vegan.
- Optional hemp seeds add extra protein and healthy fats but can be omitted if desired.
- Use fresh or frozen fruit depending on availability and seasonality.
