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    Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding

    Published: Mar 18, 2016 Β· Modified: Jun 7, 2019 Β· By: Gwen Leron
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    Whip up this delicious vegan & gluten free Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding in the evening and it will be ready for breakfast or snacks the next day.

    Whip up this delicious vegan gluten free chocolate banana coconut chia Pudding in the evening so it's ready for breakfast or snacks the next day.

    A clear cup filled with Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding sitting on a wooden table, two ripe bananas sit behind the cup.

    Have you ever tried chia pudding? If you haven't, I've got a must-try recipe for you. Despite the numerous recipes floating around (you can find lots on my Breakfast pin board on Pinterest), I only made it for the first time not long ago...and I really like it!

    I found this recipe by nutritionist Joy McCarthy online, which is a little different than any of the other chia pudding recipes I've seen out there, and I changed her recipe slightly to come up with this Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding.

    With just a few simple and nutritious ingredients, you can whip it up and have it waiting in the fridge for when you need a snack or you can even have it for breakfast. Yes, chocolate for breakfast!

    If you're unsure about having it for breakfast, know that it is not overly sweet, all the sweetness is provided by the bananas and the dates. So it's naturally sweetened. The cocoa powder dulls out any chance of it being too sweet. You'll have to try it to taste what I mean!

    Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding is simple to put together but it takes a little time to set. I usually make it in the evening and refrigerate overnight so it's ready for the next day.

    Overhead shot of two cups of Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding with sliced bananas on top, cups are sitting on a dark wooden table.

    When you look at my pictures, the chia seeds in the pudding probably stand out.

    I know some people prefer to grind the chia seeds when making chia pudding so the end result is smooth (smooth like my chocolate mint avocado pudding!), but I like to keep them as they are because they add a nice little texture.

    I have not tried grinding the chia seeds for this recipe but if you do try it, let me know how it turns out!

    Two clear cups filled with Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding on a dark wood table, two spoons sit to the left of the cups.

    If you like this Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe, you may also like these:

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    And click these links for more breakfast and snack ideas!

    Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding in a glass with sliced bananas on top for garnish, two spoons and two bananas sit to the left and another glass of pudding is behind.
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    5 from 5 votes

    Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding

    Whip up this delicious vegan & gluten free Chocolate Banana Coconut Chia Pudding in the evening and it will be ready for breakfast or snacks the next day.
    Prep Time:6 hours
    Total Time:6 hours
    Author: Gwen Leron
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients:

    • 4 medjool dates (pits removed)
    • 2 ripe bananas (ideally, bananas that have just started to get some brown spots on them (not too many though!) so they are sweeter)
    • ΒΌ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 x 398ml (13.5 oz) can full fat coconut milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Β½ cup water
    • ΒΌ cup chia seeds
    • sliced bananas, coconut whip, shredded coconut, chia seeds, or cacao nibs for garnish (optional)

    Instructions:

    • Soak dates in water for 30 minutes to soften them up.
    • Add dates, bananas, cocoa powder, coconut milk, vanilla, and water to a blender.
    • Blend until smooth. (I use my NutriBullet for this step)
    • Pour mixture into a large bowl or container.
    • Stir in chia seeds.
    • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight so it can set.
    • Garnish with the (optional) topping of your choice.

    Recipe Notes:

    • This recipe makes either 4 x 250ml or 2 x 500ml larger servings. Calorie count listed above is for a 250ml serving.
    • Canned coconut milk must be used, not the coconut milk that comes in cartons.
    • I use full fat coconut milk in this recipe, but light coconut milk can also be used. If using light coconut milk, cut back on the water being added to the recipe. Calorie count listed above is the recipe made with full fat coconut milk.
    • Keep refrigerated and use within 2 days
    • Recipe adapted from Joy McCarthy's Banana Chia Pudding.

    Nutrition Info:

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 367kcal
    Did You Make This Recipe?If so, please share a picture with me on Instagram! Tag @delightfuladventures and hashtag #delightfuladventures. I can't wait to see!

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    Comments

    1. Hillary says

      December 20, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      Is there anything to substitute for the dates? Hard to finding around my area...

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        December 21, 2017 at 9:57 am

        Hi Hillary! I have never made the recipe without the dates, so I am unsure of a substitution. This article (https://food52.com/hotline/19004-good-substitutes-for-dates) suggests prunes or figs, but again, I have never tested with anything other than dates, so I can't guarantee that the taste will be good. If you do try with something else, let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    2. Marie says

      May 28, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      This recipe was truly delicious! My kids love it, we love it, and I've sent this link to so many friends and family members who also love it. We can't wait to try more of your recipes!

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        May 29, 2017 at 11:58 am

        I'm so happy to hear you love it, Marie! And I'm also glad to hear your kids love it, that is always a nice bonus πŸ™‚ Thanks so much for your note and for sharing the recipe with your friends and family, I really appreciate that!

        Reply
    3. Thea says

      March 07, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Just one word to describe this: EXCELLENT!

      This is definitely a keeper recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        March 07, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        You're welcome, Thea! Thanks for your note πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Steffanja Pohl says

      February 22, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      What would be a good Alternative to Prune's my German Hubby is intolerant to Prunes, dates and figs.

      Reply
      • Gwen @ Delightful Adventures says

        February 23, 2017 at 8:56 am

        Hi Steffanja! Prunes would have been my suggestion as a replacement for the dates but since your husband is allergic to those too, I am not sure. I have never used anything but dates in this recipe, so it's hard to say with certainty what else would provide the same results. The dates are being used as a natural sweetener here and as a bit of a thickener too, so it would have to be something that could do those two things. Raisins *may* be fine, but I am not sure of the extent of your husband's allergies or if they would do the same things as the dates. I hope this helps a little!

        Reply
    5. Tricia says

      October 07, 2016 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! Thanks for the great recipe. Perfect and not too sweet!

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        October 07, 2016 at 4:46 pm

        Happy to hear you like it, Tricia! I love that it's not too sweet, too! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Andrea says

      September 13, 2016 at 8:22 am

      Thnaks for sharing, I will have it for breakfast tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        September 13, 2016 at 1:51 pm

        I hope you like it, Andrea!

        Reply
    7. GrΓ©ta says

      September 11, 2016 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      This is some delicious masterpiece! πŸ˜€ Our first chia-pudding, and it was just perfect, better than store-bought and healthy as hell! Way to go!

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        September 11, 2016 at 11:00 pm

        Hi GrΓ©ta!

        I'm so happy you like it! It's a favourite over here as well! Thanks for circling back to let me know how things went, I appreciate it!

        Reply
    8. Carolyn says

      May 27, 2016 at 10:09 am

      How many ounces or mililiters is the can of coconut milk? They are available in different sizes here.

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        May 27, 2016 at 11:48 am

        Hi Carolyn! The can should be 398 ml (13.5 oz) πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Lou says

      May 07, 2016 at 9:02 am

      I made it with ground chia seeds and loved it! Am about to try something similar with pineapple and juice, coconut water or just filtered tap water rather than the coconut milk. Loving the healthy pudding options!

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        May 07, 2016 at 9:11 am

        So happy you loved the ground chia version, Lou! Good luck with your new recipe, sounds great πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Casey says

      April 30, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Your instructions do not state when to add the cocoa powder. I presume in the blender?

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        April 30, 2016 at 1:48 pm

        Correct πŸ™‚ And thank you for pointing that out, Casey! I've updated the recipe.

        Reply
    11. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      March 26, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Looks delicious! I love chia pudding. I like the texture-- kind of like tapioca or bubble tea, but smooth could be a fine change of pace, easily done in the blender.

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        March 27, 2016 at 9:56 am

        Hi Mary! I agree, I like the texture too! I think the next time I make this, I'm going to try grinding the chia sees to see what it's like. Just to satisfy my curiousity! Thanks for stopping by πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Michele @TwoRaspberries says

      March 22, 2016 at 12:46 am

      YUM! I love how healthy this is πŸ˜‰ the chia seeds add so much nutrients to this pudding! and what a great flavor too!

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        March 22, 2016 at 8:50 am

        Thanks, Michele! I love adding chia seeds wherever I can to bump up the nutrition. Chia puddings are perfect for that πŸ™‚ Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    13. Shannon says

      March 20, 2016 at 11:42 am

      I have never had chia pudding! I need to try it ASAP, but I am always afraid of the weird chia texture haha! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Gwen says

        March 22, 2016 at 8:45 am

        Try it! And if you don't like the texture, you can always grind the chia seeds up πŸ™‚

        Reply

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