Creamy Banana Chia Overnight (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 6 tbsp chia seeds
02 - 2 really ripe bananas (roughly 1 cup mashed)
03 - 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (try almond, coconut, or cashew)

→ Optional Add-Ins

04 - 1/2 to 1 tsp vanilla essence
05 - Maple syrup, 2–4 tbsp, depending on your taste

→ Optional Toppers

06 - Slices of fresh banana
07 - A sprinkle of cacao nibs or bits of dark chocolate
08 - Shredded and toasted coconut

# Instructions:

01 - Mash up the bananas in a medium-sized bowl until smooth. Stir in the chia seeds and your choice of plant milk, making sure everything is mixed well.
02 - Leave the mixture to rest for half an hour, then give it another stir. Repeat the 30-minute rest-and-stir process once more. This helps it thicken properly—otherwise, it might stay too thin.
03 - Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for a minimum of six hours, or overnight, to let everything set properly.
04 - Spoon out your pudding and add toppings like banana slices, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, or shaved chocolate. Want to go fancy? Throw on some coconut whipped cream.

# Notes:

01 - For a raw-friendly option, use homemade nut-based milk instead.
02 - Makes about 3 cups of pudding.