Quick Banana Coconut Chia Pudding

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

A creamy and nutritious chia pudding with ripe bananas and coconut milk that comes together in minutes for a healthy dessert or breakfast. This recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, layers chia seeds, unsweetened coconut milk, ripe banana into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1, mashed ripe banana
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp, for topping toasted shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 1 mashed ripe banana, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
2. Step 2: Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps in the chia seeds.
3. Step 3: Cover and refrigerate the pudding for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow it to thicken into a creamy consistency.
4. Step 4: Before serving, stir the pudding well and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut over each serving for added texture and flavor.