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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Breakfast Β» Banana Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits

    ★★★★★ from 8 reviews

    Banana Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits

    Published Jul 31, 2014 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 88 Comments

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    I mean there aren't many things I prefer to chocolate. Lavender body wash maybe? Northstar's village salad? Cotton scented candles? No dessert contenders there. As much as I love a juicy hunk of dark chocolate after dinner, I love me some banana-flavored breakfasts and snacks. This kind of banana flavoring comes from a legit banana, not those icky fake flavorings that have taken over the processed food world. Have you ever seen the label of instant banana cream pudding? Sugar, modified food starch, artificial flavor, disodium phosphate, preservatives, yellow #5, more fake colors and a bunch of other crap I can't pronounce. Um, ew. Maybe that's why I never liked banana pudding. IT'S NANNERLESS. Since real nanners are naturally sweet, I don't have to jack up this chia gunk with a bunch of added sugar.  Instant pudding has 18 grams of sugar per serving--that's over four teaspoons! I did add a couple dates for sweetness to this version because you know how much I adore those little guys. Banana Coconut Chia Pudding // hummuspien.com I'm sure you know by now if you're into the texture of chia pudding or not. It's not for the faint hearted. It's gelly and mushy and weird and fantastic. Since each tablespoon of chia packs a whopped five grams of filling plant-based fiber, these parfaits have well over ten grams of fiber each! That's like two big apples. Kind of a big deal! I always get asked about healthy snacks and I often tell people to think of them more like mini meals rather than "snacks" because that word shifts people's minds to crackers, pretzels, chips and other refined, high-carb, nutritionally void foods. Chia pudding may be perfect for breakfast, but you could also cut back on the portion and call it a snack. Veggie chili for dinner? Snack on half a cup the next afternoon with some sliced peppers and hummus.  Beet and green bean salad for lunch? Nosh on a bowl mid-morning and call it a sexy snack! chia pudding6 (1) Chia seeds are one of the easiest ways to add fiber to your diet because they don't even taste like anything. Fiber pushes all the yuckies out, combats cholesterol and helps solve your bathroom woes. Yeah, I said it. You want it in your life. Often. I like to keep a batch of chia pudding (remember my chocolate covered strawberry version?) in the fridge for those days when I'm running around like a madwoman and need a quick snack that's uber nutritious. Ya know those days where you sleep through breakfast and want eggs and toast for lunch? Maybe you skipped your fiberlicious morning smoothie? Enter the chia pudding life saver. You've got your fruit, your healthy fats, fiber and plant-powered protein. You could even blend in a handful of baby spinach. WOAH THERE, SISTER. Go crazy! [tasty-recipe id="22629"]  ]]>

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Steph says

      July 16, 2015 at 10:29 am

      Im definitely going to try this recipe out. I love chia seeds/pudds and I really need some inspo to change the recipes up a bit! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    2. Steph says

      July 16, 2015 at 10:29 am

      Im definitely going to try this recipe out. I love chia seeds/pudds and I really need some inspo to change the recipes up a bit! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    3. Nancy says

      February 02, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Since eating clean and cutting processed sugars I have missed pudding. Oh my..I made this and it was AMAZING! I have tried making Chia pudding before and it was runny. I think the coconut and dates must help to thicken it. This is a keeper! And it was so easy to make!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        February 03, 2015 at 9:54 pm

        I'm so thrilled that you liked it so much, Nancy!! Thanks for reporting back πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Nancy says

      February 02, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Since eating clean and cutting processed sugars I have missed pudding. Oh my..I made this and it was AMAZING! I have tried making Chia pudding before and it was runny. I think the coconut and dates must help to thicken it. This is a keeper! And it was so easy to make!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        February 03, 2015 at 9:54 pm

        I'm so thrilled that you liked it so much, Nancy!! Thanks for reporting back πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Katie says

      October 13, 2014 at 7:17 am

      This is my new favorite breakfast! I prepared it last night and it's amazing today. Super easy and filling!
      Thank you Alexis!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        October 14, 2014 at 7:21 am

        Wahoo!!! I'm SO glad to hear that, Katie!

        Reply
    6. Katie says

      October 13, 2014 at 7:17 am

      This is my new favorite breakfast! I prepared it last night and it's amazing today. Super easy and filling!
      Thank you Alexis!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 14, 2014 at 7:21 am

        Wahoo!!! I'm SO glad to hear that, Katie!

        Reply
    7. Casey says

      October 02, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      So my fiance cringes when I bring up the topic of my love of Chia seeds- where as I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I love them!
      I thought this recipe might just convert him into a chia pudding lover- and I am so pleased to tell you IT DID, he ate my version of your recipe this morning and loved it (he isn't majorly into sweets, so used one less date to take a bit of the sugar out of it).
      Mission, accomplished!
      Chia pudding for dinner, anyone?!
      xx

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        October 03, 2014 at 5:11 pm

        Chia pudding for dinner heck yesssss! I'm thrilled that you got the official hubby seal of approval πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Casey says

      October 02, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      So my fiance cringes when I bring up the topic of my love of Chia seeds- where as I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I love them!
      I thought this recipe might just convert him into a chia pudding lover- and I am so pleased to tell you IT DID, he ate my version of your recipe this morning and loved it (he isn't majorly into sweets, so used one less date to take a bit of the sugar out of it).
      Mission, accomplished!
      Chia pudding for dinner, anyone?!
      xx

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 03, 2014 at 5:11 pm

        Chia pudding for dinner heck yesssss! I'm thrilled that you got the official hubby seal of approval πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Lia says

      August 01, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      hi alexis!!!!!!!! are you exited to work at alchemy!!!!!! I <3 u!!!

      Reply
    10. Lia says

      August 01, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      hi alexis!!!!!!!! are you exited to work at alchemy!!!!!! I <3 u!!!

      Reply
    11. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      August 01, 2014 at 9:55 am

      I LOVE chia pudding! MUST try!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 10:19 am

        Agreed!!

        Reply
    12. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      August 01, 2014 at 9:55 am

      I LOVE chia pudding! MUST try!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 10:19 am

        Agreed!!

        Reply
    13. Taylor @ Taylor Made It Paleo says

      August 01, 2014 at 7:42 am

      I need this sexy little snack.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 10:19 am

        Oh yes you do, honey bunz.

        Reply
    14. Taylor @ Taylor Made It Paleo says

      August 01, 2014 at 7:42 am

      I need this sexy little snack.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 10:19 am

        Oh yes you do, honey bunz.

        Reply
    15. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      August 01, 2014 at 5:10 am

      I hate chia seed puddings but I think you're okay.
      I'd tap...that.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 10:20 am

        Have you ever tried blending them up so the texture isn't so weird? That could turn you on...to chia pudding.

        Reply
    16. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      August 01, 2014 at 5:10 am

      I hate chia seed puddings but I think you're okay.
      I'd tap...that.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 10:20 am

        Have you ever tried blending them up so the texture isn't so weird? That could turn you on...to chia pudding.

        Reply
    17. Carrie says

      August 01, 2014 at 12:06 am

      I'D DIE FOR THAT. Just may have to replace my snicker-doodle smoothie obsession....

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 12:08 am

        Tehehehe #lolz we need to make it when we're home! That and a huge ass pot of coconut curry mussels.

        Reply
    18. Carrie says

      August 01, 2014 at 12:06 am

      I'D DIE FOR THAT. Just may have to replace my snicker-doodle smoothie obsession....

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 01, 2014 at 12:08 am

        Tehehehe #lolz we need to make it when we're home! That and a huge ass pot of coconut curry mussels.

        Reply
    19. Nikki says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      I can't get over hummusapien's makeover... too perfect... just like that nanner pudding

      Reply
    20. Nikki says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      I can't get over hummusapien's makeover... too perfect... just like that nanner pudding

      Reply
    21. Michele Mack, LMT says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      My nutritionist, Denise at OSU, gave me your website at my session (I believe you know her...). She was touting how wonderful your site is and how great your ideas are and she did not lie! Love the Chia pudding! My toddler daughter is in a heavy banana phase, so we have nanners a plenty in our household. I will be making this tomorrow. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait for the new center to open! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    22. Michele Mack, LMT says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      My nutritionist, Denise at OSU, gave me your website at my session (I believe you know her...). She was touting how wonderful your site is and how great your ideas are and she did not lie! Love the Chia pudding! My toddler daughter is in a heavy banana phase, so we have nanners a plenty in our household. I will be making this tomorrow. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait for the new center to open! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    23. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      July 31, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      I'm tempted to say that something looks a little different around here, and I hope this change didn't happen forever ago without me noticing it. Either way... looks great, lady!
      And I'm obsessed with all things banana... unless we're talking extremely green bananas. There's no way you can get me to eat one of those. Blech.

      Reply
    24. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      July 31, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      I'm tempted to say that something looks a little different around here, and I hope this change didn't happen forever ago without me noticing it. Either way... looks great, lady!
      And I'm obsessed with all things banana... unless we're talking extremely green bananas. There's no way you can get me to eat one of those. Blech.

      Reply
    25. Lindsay says

      July 31, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      BEAUTY. And I appreciate recipes like this for the culinarily-challenged. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:58 pm

        Hope you love it, Lindsay! We all need a nice and easy recipe here and there!

        Reply
    26. Lindsay says

      July 31, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      BEAUTY. And I appreciate recipes like this for the culinarily-challenged. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:58 pm

        Hope you love it, Lindsay! We all need a nice and easy recipe here and there!

        Reply
    27. Sarah says

      July 31, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      This looks fantastic! Also, Northstar village salad ❀️

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:58 pm

        My FAVE. Obsessed.

        Reply
    28. Sarah says

      July 31, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      This looks fantastic! Also, Northstar village salad ❀️

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:58 pm

        My FAVE. Obsessed.

        Reply
    29. Megan Ware says

      July 31, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Yep yep, I'll be making these as soon as my nanners go brown.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:29 pm

        Wahoo!! Love me some brown nanners.

        Reply
    30. Megan Ware says

      July 31, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Yep yep, I'll be making these as soon as my nanners go brown.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:29 pm

        Wahoo!! Love me some brown nanners.

        Reply
    31. She Rocks Fitness says

      July 31, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I love nanners! I have my moments with them, where I'll purchase some at Costco, then take a couple week break and then be reunited...They're the bomb and make any snack of breakfast DELISH! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:29 pm

        A couple weeks break?! That sounds like a couple weeks to long!! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    32. She Rocks Fitness says

      July 31, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I love nanners! I have my moments with them, where I'll purchase some at Costco, then take a couple week break and then be reunited...They're the bomb and make any snack of breakfast DELISH! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:29 pm

        A couple weeks break?! That sounds like a couple weeks to long!! πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    33. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      July 31, 2014 at 11:21 am

      pushes all the yuckies out. Screw men. You can marry me just for saying that.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        THANKS GURL. Curt can come on all our dates if he brings cute friends.

        Reply
    34. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      July 31, 2014 at 11:21 am

      pushes all the yuckies out. Screw men. You can marry me just for saying that.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        THANKS GURL. Curt can come on all our dates if he brings cute friends.

        Reply
    35. Shannon says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:19 am

      I've been wanting to try making a chia pudding for so long, but I'm nervous about the texture. It sounds so healthy and delicious (and your pictures are soooo yummy looking). I gotta get over the texture issue haha!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:32 pm

        It takes some getting used to, but I actually love it!! You could even try blending it all up for a smoother texture if you wanted.

        Reply
    36. Shannon says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:19 am

      I've been wanting to try making a chia pudding for so long, but I'm nervous about the texture. It sounds so healthy and delicious (and your pictures are soooo yummy looking). I gotta get over the texture issue haha!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:32 pm

        It takes some getting used to, but I actually love it!! You could even try blending it all up for a smoother texture if you wanted.

        Reply
    37. Cassie says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:08 am

      I loveee chia pudding! It's such a good snack, totally agree... once I stopped looking at it as dessert... which it is also good at being πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:33 pm

        Totes a snack, not a dessert. Then you eat more of it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    38. Cassie says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:08 am

      I loveee chia pudding! It's such a good snack, totally agree... once I stopped looking at it as dessert... which it is also good at being πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:33 pm

        Totes a snack, not a dessert. Then you eat more of it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    39. Khushboo Thadani says

      July 31, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Somebody's been practicing with her new camera- great shots! I just ate a slice of banana bread and actually thought to myself how can anyone NOT love bananas....fahhh-reaks!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks girl! I'm hoping practice will make perfect πŸ™‚

        Reply
    40. Khushboo Thadani says

      July 31, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Somebody's been practicing with her new camera- great shots! I just ate a slice of banana bread and actually thought to myself how can anyone NOT love bananas....fahhh-reaks!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks girl! I'm hoping practice will make perfect πŸ™‚

        Reply
    41. Ann says

      July 31, 2014 at 8:17 am

      Woah girl what's up with that men hate lately??

      Reply
    42. Ann says

      July 31, 2014 at 8:17 am

      Woah girl what's up with that men hate lately??

      Reply
    43. April says

      July 31, 2014 at 8:15 am

      Ummmm these sound and look AMAZE. Love this flavor combo, toooooo. I must say, though --Your pics, girlllll! I want to eat it through the screen. Rocking the new photog skills! You fancy, huh?! Awesome job. Def making this ASAP. Always love new ideas for brekkie and snacks! I want one right meow. And big ups to chia seeds in all of their weird and fabulous glory. #everybodypoops

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        I'm tryin!! So glad you noticed the pics. Enjoy your chia!!

        Reply
    44. April says

      July 31, 2014 at 8:15 am

      Ummmm these sound and look AMAZE. Love this flavor combo, toooooo. I must say, though --Your pics, girlllll! I want to eat it through the screen. Rocking the new photog skills! You fancy, huh?! Awesome job. Def making this ASAP. Always love new ideas for brekkie and snacks! I want one right meow. And big ups to chia seeds in all of their weird and fabulous glory. #everybodypoops

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        I'm tryin!! So glad you noticed the pics. Enjoy your chia!!

        Reply
    45. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      July 31, 2014 at 8:03 am

      No bananas in instant banana pudding?! That's crazy. I'm not sure why I'm surprised, though. I'll take your version of banana pudding for my kids for sure!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        The kiddos would love this one!

        Reply
    46. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      July 31, 2014 at 8:03 am

      No bananas in instant banana pudding?! That's crazy. I'm not sure why I'm surprised, though. I'll take your version of banana pudding for my kids for sure!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:35 pm

        The kiddos would love this one!

        Reply
    47. Jamie says

      July 31, 2014 at 6:58 am

      Hi Alexis! A friend of mine told me about your blog and I'm so glad she did! I love it and I love your recipe ideas! I've never eaten chia pudding before but you've convinced me that I have to try it. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:36 pm

        Hi Jamie! Thanks for stopping by! So glad you're liking the blog πŸ™‚ Enjoy!

        Reply
    48. Jamie says

      July 31, 2014 at 6:58 am

      Hi Alexis! A friend of mine told me about your blog and I'm so glad she did! I love it and I love your recipe ideas! I've never eaten chia pudding before but you've convinced me that I have to try it. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:36 pm

        Hi Jamie! Thanks for stopping by! So glad you're liking the blog πŸ™‚ Enjoy!

        Reply
    49. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Yay, I love chia seed pudding; although, I don't make it nearly enough as I should. It's super easy and super tasty! This one sounds wonderful!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        Give it another try! It's one of those things that I forget about and wonder why each time I make it again!

        Reply
    50. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Yay, I love chia seed pudding; although, I don't make it nearly enough as I should. It's super easy and super tasty! This one sounds wonderful!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 31, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        Give it another try! It's one of those things that I forget about and wonder why each time I make it again!

        Reply

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