Chia pudding is a great option for babies and toddlers! This recipe is super quick and easy to make, and is full of supportive nutrients from the chia seeds.
Toddler Tip!
This recipe is a great dairy-free option and incredibly versatile. It’s high in fibre from both the chia seeds and banana and is particularly rich in soluble fibre from the chia seeds, which can help relieve constipation. If you’re just beginning to introduce chia seeds to your little one, start with a small amount.
This banana chia pudding was my daughter’s favourite thing to eat when we were first introducing foods! She took a while to get going when introducing solids, and I was quite anxious with introducing foods, but this pudding was perfect! I loved the soft but slightly lumpy texture and she loved the taste! But be warned, chia puddings can be very messy!
Ingredients
- banana
- chia seeds
- coconut milk
- vanilla
- cinnamon (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Mash the banana in a small bowl.
Add the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla and cinnamon and stir to combine.
Let the pudding sit for at least 30 minute in the fridge to allow the chia seeds to thicken up the pudding.
Hint: It is important to let the pudding sit for a little while so that the chia seeds can soak up the liquid and form a thicker, pudding like consistency. If your pudding is still runny, it may need to sit longer. I love storing this pudding in a glass container in the fridge as I find it gets slightly colder and makes even a thicker, creamier consistency!
Variations
- Strawberries – I love adding in small pieces of fresh strawberries or microwaving frozen strawberries and chopping them up and adding in!
- Other milks – Coconut milk is our favourite choice with this recipe, but you could use some regular milk or plant-based alternative beverage. However, I find it isn’t as creamy and doesn’t thicken up the same way as the coconut milk.
- Baby friendly – This is such a great first food option to introduce! Nutrient packed and a nice texture for babies to try. This recipe was a huge hit for my daughter when she was starting solids – and still is today at age 2!
Storage
Store the pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Give it a good stir each time as the banana may go a little brown in the pudding, but is still fine to eat.
FAQ
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Recipe
Chia Pudding For Babies and Toddlers
Ingredients
- 2 bananas mashed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional for flavor
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Soft fruit slices for topping e.g., ripe banana, mashed berries
Instructions
- In a small bowl, or sealable container, mash the banana
- Add the coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla and cinnamon
- Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap/seal the air tight container.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a pudding-like consistency. Stir before serving to ensure there are no clumps.
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