Ingredients
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Liquid Base: 2 cups coconut milk
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Fruit: 2 medium ripe bananas
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Sweeteners/Flavor: 2 tsp local honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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Thickener: 6 tsp chia seeds
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Optional Toppings: Chopped fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, or fruit preserves
Instructions
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Blend: Combine coconut milk, bananas, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy.
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Mix: Pour the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the chia seeds. Ensure they are evenly distributed.
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Active Chill: Cover and refrigerate. Crucial Step: Stir the mixture every 10 minutes for the first 40 minutes. This prevents the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom.
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Set: Allow the pudding to chill for at least 3 hours (up to 7 hours) until it reaches a thick, gel-like consistency.
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Serve: Spoon into glasses. If using preserves, place a layer at the bottom first. Top with your choice of fruit, nuts, or coconut flakes.
Notes
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Pro Tip: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the pudding will be. If your bananas have brown spots, you might even be able to skip the honey entirely!
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Texture: If you prefer a completely smooth texture (like a traditional custard), you can blend the chia seeds with the other ingredients, though the “caviar” look of the seeds is classic for this dish.
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Storage: This keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it an excellent meal-prep option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free