Chia pudding is a great option for babies and kids! This recipe is super quick to make and full of great nutrients from the chia seeds.
This recipe is a great dairy-free option and super versatile.
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.
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 between 6-12 months – 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
Chia seeds are a wonderful source of plant-based protein, packing 5g of protein in just 2 tablespoons. They also are an excellent source of fibre with 10g of fibre per 2 tablespoons. But one of the best features of chia seeds is that they are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, along with many other great vitamins and minerals. If you want to learn more about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, you can check out my blog post here.
There is some research to support that if you grind the chia seeds, you absorb more of the nutrients. This study showed significant increases in ALA and EPA (which are types of omega-3 fatty acids!) when people consumed ground chia compared to when they consumed whole chia seeds. So perhaps not a bad idea to grind up the chia seeds to maximize absorption of those wonderful anti-inflammatory fats!
Yes! They are such a nutrient powerhouse food that they are a great option for babies! I encourage mixing them in with some liquid and letting them soak for at least 30 minutes as they expand in liquid.
Recipe
Chia Pudding For Babies
Ingredients
- 2 bananas mashed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ 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 tupperware 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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