During my first trimester, one of the stranger things that happened to me was that my lifelong preference for sweet treats over salty snacks totally flip-flopped. All of the sudden I couldn’t get enough salty foods and didn’t really care about desserts. It was so crazy and I actually told my mom I hoped pregnancy might “cure” my insatiable sweet tooth for good. I mean how sweet would that be!? (<— Pun intended. I cannot be stopped.)
Well, by the time my second trimester began, my sweet tooth started to emerge again. Now it’s back in full force and I’m trying my best not to eat ALL THE SUGAR since I know that’s not best for baby, though I’d be lying to you if I said I wasn’t eating my fair share of ice cream and gummy candies these days.
In an effort to get some sweetness from a healthier source, on Tuesday evening I prepared a dessert dish I hoped might satisfy my sweet tooth and keep my spoon out of the pint of Ben & Jerry’s Milk and Cookies ice cream beckoning to me from the freezer. No, I’m not saying this dessert is a replacement for deliciously creamy ice cream, but it did end up satisfying my sweet tooth after dinner the following night, so I’ll consider that a win!
This mango banana chia seed pudding is very easy to throw together and only requires five ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your freezer or pantry.
Mango Banana Chia Seed Pudding
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Mango Banana Chia Seed Pudding
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast, recipes
- Cuisine: Breakfast
Description
This pudding is a keeper! The chia seeds give the pudding its thickness while also providing fiber, protein and healthy Omega-3s. The almonds add crunch and flavor and the banana mango base give the pudding a great punch of sweetness that’s amped up a bit thanks to a splash of maple syrup. It’s delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 1/3 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk but think coconut milk would be fabulous, too!)
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
Instructions
- Blend mango, banana, milk and maple syrup in a blender. Set aside.
- Combine chia seeds and almonds in a bowl and pour banana mango mixture on top. Stir to combine and refrigerate overnight or until chia seeds thicken and create a “pudding.”
- Scoop into bowls, garnish with almonds, banana slices, coconut, fresh mint leaves or desired toppings and enjoy!
The chia seeds give the pudding its thickness while also providing fiber, protein and healthy Omega-3s. The almonds add crunch and flavor and the banana mango base give the pudding a great punch of sweetness that’s amped up a bit thanks to a splash of maple syrup. It’s delicious!
Quick tip: Check the gourmet foods section of your local TJMaxx or Marshalls for chia seeds. I can frequently find a bag for super cheap. And a little bit goes a long way since they expand in liquid!
Yum!
And since I’ve had a few requests to include nutrition facts with recipes, here’s the breakdown for two servings if you use unsweetened vanilla almond milk:
I also think this recipe would be a great one to enjoy for breakfast if you paired it with a piece of peanut butter toast or a little something extra.
If you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it!
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Yum, I need this in my life!!!!
If Sadie is anything like our dog, Lando, his nose would be in every single one of these photos because he goes bananas for bananas! I’m sure you have some Sadie bomb photos here too! 🙂 Can’t wait to try this!
I buy my chia seeds at Costco and get a giant bag. We use them every morning in smoothies so it’s good to have a lot on hand. I used to make chia pudding for awhile and then just forgot about it, so thanks for reminding me!
This looks so yummy! I love mangos and bananas together!
If it involves mango, count me in! My favorite fruit. I will definitely be trying this!
Do you think honey would work instead of maple syrup, or are the flavor profiles too different?
definitely!
This looks fantastic! Can I ask what website you used to track the nutrition facts? Would be great for more general tracking, as well. 🙂
MyFitnessPal.com!
oooh this sounds good! I love mango anything 🙂
I swear we had the same first tri! I couldn’t stand sweets for the better part of 6-12 weeks!! But over the past few days, some sweet goodness is starting to make an appearance again! This recipe looks so delish and simple!
The cheapest source of chia seeds I’ve found is the bulk section at Whole Foods or natural markets.
I love the sound of this! The only thing is, I can’t get over the gel like texture of chia seed pudding!
thanks for sharing this recipe and love that you broke down the nutrition facts at the end !!
This recipe looks delicious! Usually chia seeds are pretty expensive at my grocery store, but I will look out for them at TJMaxx and Marshall’s! Thanks for the tip 🙂
Looks delicious! Mango is my favourite fruit so I’m sure I’d love this. Is that a website or app you use to calculate the calories in your recipes? I’d love to start including nutritional information in my recipes 🙂
Jasmine, I recognize the screenshot and I’m pretty sure it’s My Fitness Pal. It’s a free app that you can download on your phone and also use on your computer. I use it for EVERYTHING! 🙂
yes!! my fitness pal!
Thank you so much Molly, I’ll definitely have to download that to use for future recipes 🙂
Great idea to include nutrition facts! Fitness Pal and Daily Burn are both great websites for tracking food/calorie count. I have used them both! They both have their pros and cons, but I really like the interface of Daily Burn.
Kudos to you Julie for being so creative with food and drink. I enjoy seeing what you put together on a whim. Also I want a dog like Sadie and I’m not even a dog person! Maybe it’s the name I don’t know but my friend has a boxer named Sadie and she’s the best dog. Maybe at the right time God will bring a sweet little stray our way to keep and love one day. At least that’s what my boys want. I’m happy with my son’s dog Sophie for now because she’s a stuffed animal. Lol!!! I’m all about low maintenance and a dog-poop/hair-free environment. 😉
I am not sure I could ever get behind chia pudding, but the fact that you included two of my favorite fruits makes it pretty darn enticing. Agh, such a dilemma!
Yum! All of the textures here look awesome.
That looks delicious! I would love it if my sweet tooth could be tamed!!
sounds super deliciouuus!!!
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Looks like a pretty delicious recipe. Will give it a try this weekend and update you on the taste.
hope you like it!
delicious