Banana Split Chia Seed Pudding

This banana split chia seed pudding is healthy, vegan and full of plant-based nutrition. Enjoy this sweet treat for an easy breakfast, snack on-the-go or healthy dessert.

How to Make this Recipe

Making this chia pudding couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is mix up the chia pudding ingredients, set in the fridge until thickened then add the banana split toppings and enjoy.

Step 1. Mix the Chia Seed Pudding

To make chia seed pudding, you’ll need:

• a glass jar, bowl or container of choice
• plant-based milk of choice
• chia seeds
• optional sweetener of choice such as maple syrup, honey, agave or stevia for sugar-free chia seed pudding
• optional vanilla extra for vanilla flavouring

Chia Seed to Liquid Ratio

I use 2 tbsp of chia seeds for every 1/3 cup liquid, which is what you’ll need to make one serving of this recipe. To make a large batch of chia pudding to enjoy all week, you can easily double, triple or quadruple the recipe.

• One serving – 2 tbsp chia seeds + 1/3 cup milk
• Two servings – 1/4 cup chia seeds + 2/3 cup milk
• Three servings – 1/3 cup chia seeds + 1 cup milk
• Four servings – 1/2 cup chia seeds + 1 1/3 cups milk

What Sweetener to Use

I like liquid sweeteners best for chia pudding because they mix easily without clumping. Maple syrup is a great choice however I often use just a few drops of liquid stevia for a sugar-free option. You can also leave it unsweetened as we’ll be adding sweet toppings like fresh fruit.

Step 2. Place in the Fridge Overnight

After you mix it up, let it sit for at least an hour but preferably overnight. The longer the pudding sits, the thicker and creamier it will be.

Step 3. Add Toppings

Once the chia pudding is nice and thick, you can add any toppings you like! This recipe is inspired by a classic banana split but any toppings work. For the recipe, I used:

• banana
• strawberries
• pineapple
• coconut yogurt
• pecans
• melted dairy-free chocolate chips

Here are some more topping ideas:

• peanut butter
• crushed peanuts
• chopped walnuts or almonds
• granola
• coconut whipped cream
• toasted coconut
• chia seed jam

This isn’t so much as recipe as it is an inspiration to have fun and make it your own! Eat it for breakfast, dessert or a snack!

You can double, triple or quadruple the chia seed pudding portion to enjoy banana splits for breakfast all week. The chia pudding (without the toppings) will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Scoop some out and assemble the banana split toppings as needed.

More Chia Pudding Recipes

Loving this chia seed pudding recipe? You might like these too:

• Coconut Yogurt Chia Pudding
• Coconut Chia Pudding Bowls
• Blueberry Banana Chia Oats
• Sweet and Salty Chia Seed Pudding
• Sweet Potato Chia Seed Pudding

Need more banana split in your life? Try my healthy vegan banana split recipe!

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This recipe was originally posted June 5, 2013. It was updated with new photos and text September 2019.