Easy Vegan Banana Chia Seed Pudding
Check out this easy make ahead recipe for a yummy vegan breakfast or snack. Please allow at least 5 hours for the chia seeds to set.
Recipe:
1 Ripe Banana
3 TBS Chia Seeds
3/4 Cup Milk of Choice
1/4 TSP of Vanilla Extract
1/8 TSP of Cinnamon
Optional if you want to add sweetner :
(I never add this option in, it’s good as is to me)
1 TBS Maple Syrup
NOTES:
I recommend mashing the banana on a plate, it’s much faster and easier. Then you can add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well, for about 2 minutes to make sure there are no clumps formed from the chia seeds. Separate into jars and store in the fridge to enjoy the next day. Makes enough for two 6 oz jars filled a little more than half way. For more double the recipe for three 6oz jars filled all the way.
Items Used:
I really love these jars! They’re so pretty for storing just about anything. You also don’t have to worry about rusty tops like this other brand on the left. There are also options for plastic lids that would be easier for on the go if needed.
Here are some size comparisons for other jars available for purchase.
I have been slowly transitioning towards a vegan diet. It has taken me about 6 months to really transition. I have wanted to do this for about 3 years now due to the fact that I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes and because recently I’ve been looking into the food labels a bit more closely than before. Honestly the extra additives and sugars that are in packaged foods that people eat on a daily basis is scary. What really made me want to change the way I eat is when I noticed I would get tired quickly after eating. This wasn’t the only symptom either. I would get grumpy and constantly feel tired and I was sick of it.
To start I stopped adding sugar in my coffee. I then replaced milk with any nut milk, preferably ones that are low in carbs such as Macadamia, and Almond. I really do love soy milk too. I stay away from oat milk because it tends to raise my blood sugar levels rapidly. Then I slowly removed other dairy products such as butter, and cheese. Cheese was definitely one of the hardest to kick and I’m still having trouble but as I mentioned above I’m tired of the effects I notice after eating these types of food. I replaced butter with Miyokos Vegan butter and I’d never go back to regular butter. It works just the same when I make my Vegan Pancakes, so it works for me!
I would recommend to anyone looking to change their eating habits is just to start somewhere, and start slowly. It’s all a process and it’s not easy. I have done a lot of research and looked all over Pinterest for recipes and I have found very many and I’m very happy with them. The best part of it all? I don’t feel tired, or grumpy anymore!
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Original recipe is by A Sweet Pea Chef. I changed it to my own liking but I am giving credit to her for the original recipe.