Banana Bread Chia Pudding with Crunchy Cinnamon Oat Crumble Recipe
This Banana Bread Chia Pudding with Crumble is a healthy, delicious twist on classic banana bread flavors. Combining creamy chia pudding infused with ripe bananas, warming cinnamon, and a crunchy oat crumble, this recipe makes a perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack that’s gluten-free and dairy-free when using plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chia Pudding:
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 banana)
- 1 cup milk of choice (preferably oat milk)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
Crumble Topping:
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free certified if necessary)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil (melted)
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Garnish:
- 5 to 6 banana slices
- Drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana Mixture: In a small bowl, mash the banana until mostly smooth, leaving a few soft chunks for texture. Stir in the milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add Chia Seeds: Mix in the chia seeds thoroughly for about 30 seconds to prevent clumping.
- Let Rest and Stir: Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, then stir once again to evenly distribute the chia seeds.
- Refrigerate: Pour the pudding mixture into a jar or container, leaving a little space at the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours until the pudding is thickened and scoopable.
- Make the Crumble: In a small pan over medium heat, combine rolled oats, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture is lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Assemble: When ready to serve, add a generous layer of the cooled oat crumble on top of the chia pudding.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by adding banana slices and a light drizzle of maple syrup over the crumble. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you need to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Choose your preferred milk—oat milk adds creaminess and keeps it dairy-free.
- The pudding needs to set overnight for best texture.
- For a richer crumble, coconut oil can be substituted with vegan butter or regular butter if not dairy-free.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
