Banana Coconut Cream Chia Pudding Parfaits
Banana Coconut Cream Chia Pudding Parfaits have layers of creamy chia pudding layered with fresh bananas and topped with whipped coconut cream and toasted coconut. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, and dessert!
We interrupt our regularly schedule program of pumpkin, apples, and everything fall for bananas….and coconut! I haven’t posted anything coconut in what, maybe a week? To me, that means I’m overdue. 🙂 For me, bananas and coconut are always welcome, whether together or on their own. These Banana Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits bring my love of banana and coconut cream pies together into one delicious, almost guilt-free treat.
For the most part, these parfaits are guilt-free. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, and are minimally sweetened with maple syrup. I used Toasted Coconut Almond Milk by Califia Farms in my chia pudding, which I found in the refrigerated section of my supermarket. This milk is unsweetened and low fat, yet still rich and full of flavor. I did not receive any compensation from this brand…I simply love the product. 🙂
The biggest indulgence here is the whipped coconut cream, and if you’re watching calories you can leave it off completely and these parfaits will still taste great! If you’re not lactose intolerant or just not a fan of coconut cream, you can certainly use fresh whipped cream. Feel free to customize these any way you see fit.
The best part about these parfaits is how simple they are to make. You simply combine chia seeds with the milk in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and store until nice and thick. I found that the mixture needed to be stirred a few times throughout the day, and this pudding took longer to thicken than my Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits, because I used full fat coconut milk for those. This pudding is truly a no-rush make ahead kind of thing for me, so I didn’t mind waiting a little longer for my pudding to thicken.
If you’re topping yours with the coconut cream, make sure that the coconut milk or coconut cream that you have has completely solidified. Sometimes you luck out at the store and find some that have are already solidified on the shelf…just give them a shake to see for yourself. If not, just refrigerate it — can and all — overnight while your chia pudding sets and whip it up when you’re ready to serve your pudding.
These parfaits may be almost guilt-free, but they’re totally indulgent and reminiscent of banana cream pie. With coconut! You can eat these for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and you’re going to love the way you feel afterward. Indulgence with low guilt is a very powerful thing. 🙂
Banana Coconut Cream Chia Pudding Parfaits
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 2 cups coconut milk or your favorite milk
- 8 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup sub with your favorite sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- additional banana, toasted coconut flakes, chocolate chips or nuts for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a medium bowl.
- Add the milk chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla and stir well to combine. Let stand 10-15 minutes and stir (the chia seeds should have thickened somewhat, so stirring helps break them up).
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Banana chia pudding will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This is a great meal prep recipe for breakfast and snacks!
- Change up this pudding by adding spices like cinnamon or cardamom and with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
24 Comments on “Banana Coconut Cream Chia Pudding Parfaits”
This is such a gorgeous parfait, Marcie! I’ve only made chia seed pudding once, so you are reminding me that I need to try that again. I love the banana and coconut cream in here. This sounds like such a good breakfast, and a nice break from pumpkin, too! 🙂
Thank you, Gayle! These flavors were definitely a nice break from pumpkin, although I’m not even close to being tired of it yet! 🙂
Yum! I’m a huge fan of banana cream pie so I’m looking forward to trying this very soon!
I love banana cream pie, and this definitely didn’t disappoint! Thanks, Sandra. ?
I love chia pudding and I love how healthy it makes these pudding parfaits!
Chia pudding is such a nice, healthy way to indulge! Thanks, Medha. ?
haha it had been a bit since you posted something with coconut!! These parfaits look delicious! So pretty too! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
Yeah…I was going through coconut withdrawals! These parfaits definitely helped me recover. Hope you had a nice weekend, Ashley! 🙂
I am a pudding person. In fact the whole family is. For a couple years one of my sons wanted pudding instead of birthday cake. Who can beat this delectable combo!
I don’t blame your son for wanting pudding instead of cake…it’s that good! Thanks, Carol!
Yes this surely means I’m long overdue too for coconut. I love the indulgent coconut cream on top for sure.
Thanks, Zainab! 🙂
Lovely photos in this post, Marcie!
I actually haven’t tried making a chia pudding yet, but when I do this one would be a strong contender to try first. Delicious combo of flavours!
Thank you, Helen! I really hope you try chia pudding soon — it will really take you by surprise! 🙂
I was totally starting to miss your coconut recipes 🙂 These chia parfaits look gorgeous, Marcie! Banana cream pie with coconut for breakfast without the guilt? Sign me up for two please 🙂
Haha…thank you, Kelly! It’s never long before coconut finds its way back here. 🙂 I will definitely sign you up for two!
Hi, how much milk do you need for this recipe?
2 cups of the milk of your choice for the pudding as the recipe states! ?
The pudding looks beautiful – and so incredibly simple to put together! Chia seeds are luxury food where I live, but this gives me inspiration to add them to my grocery list nevertheless 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you so much for the nice comment! Chia seeds can be very expensive, but a little does go a long way — I hope you’re able to try this soon! 🙂
This recipe sounds so good! Was wondering where the maple syrup comes in- is it drizzled in as part of the layers?
I’m so sorry that I left that out! It goes in with the milk and chia seeds. I’ll fix the recipe right now and thank you for bringing the omission to my attention!
How much sugar and carbohydrates are in each parfait approximately? I’m looking for a healthy alternative to sky sugar cravings and came across your recipe.
Hi Adrienne! I just updated the recipe card with the estimated nutrition information, which you can now find there.