Banana Matcha Chia Pudding (Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipe)

Start your day with this healthy and creamy Banana Matcha Chia Pudding! This easy overnight breakfast combines matcha, chia seeds, and banana to create a satisfying make-ahead meal. Banana adds natural sweetness and pairs beautifully with earthy matcha flavor.

Rich and bold matcha is a great ingredient to use beyond matcha lattes. I truly believe matcha and banana are a match made in heaven. That's why I also made Banana Matcha Latte and Matcha Banana Smoothie.

If you're new to matcha, I highly recommend checking out my Matcha Basics and How to Use Guide, too!

What Is Banana Matcha Chia Pudding?

Banana matcha chia pudding is a creamy overnight chia pudding made with fresh banana, matcha powder, chia seeds, and coconut milk. Chia seeds absorb the liquid as it sits in the refrigerator, creating a thick, spoonable texture.

This is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast or snack that combines the natural sweetness of banana with the bold, earthy flavor of matcha. I used fresh banana and coconut milk to create this recipe extra tropical and creamy.

I truly love the matcha and fruit flavor combination! If you're like me, make sure to try Blueberry Matcha Latte, Mango Matcha Latte, and Strawberry Matcha Latte.

Ingredients

• Chia seeds: High in fiber and absorb liquid, creating a thick, gel-like texture. Their flavor is mild and neutral, so they're a great base for the healthy pudding!
• Matcha: I recommend using an affordable ceremonial-grade matcha. It has a great balance of flavor and price.
• Banana: Use ripe bananas for extra sweetness and creamy texture.
• Lite coconut milk: Using lite coconut milk gives a creamy texture. Coconut oil in full-fat milk can solidify in the fridge. You can also use other milks like oat, almond, and whole milk.
• Maple Syrup: or other sweetener of your choice.

Check out the section below to see the topping options.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Banana Matcha Chia Pudding

1. In a blender, combine the banana, matcha, coconut milk, maple syrup, and salt. Blend until smooth. Matcha powder can stick to the sides, so scrape down the sides if needed.

2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl or container, and add the chia seeds. Stir until fully combined, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom where chia seeds can clump. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to even out the texture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. 

3. When you're ready to serve, top with your favorite fruit, yogurt, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Tip: If you accidentally used canned, full-fat coconut milk, the pudding might harden as the coconut oil solidifies in the fridge. In that case, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften before enjoying.

Best Matcha for Chia Seed Pudding

I recommend using an affordable ceremonial-grade matcha for this chia seed pudding recipe.

High-quality, ceremonial-grade matcha usually tastes clean and umami-forward. When it's mixed with banana coconut milk, its delicate and subtle flavor can easily be overpowered by strong tropical flavors. It's such a waste of precious matcha!

However, I don't recommend using culinary-grade matcha or anything below for this recipe. While the culinary-grade matcha is great for baking, it usually tastes too grassy, and it's not very pleasantly fragrant when not baked. The color tends to be also dull.

Affordable ceremonial-grade matcha is a great balance. It creates a fragrant, vibrant green matcha, while the strong flavor holds up well in banana and coconut chia pudding.

How to Prevent Clumpy Chia Pudding

For the smoothest texture, stir the chia pudding well right after mixing, then stir again after 5 to 10 minutes. This helps prevent the chia seeds from settling and clumping together.

Chia seeds can clump up on the bottom and corners of the container. So make sure to scrape down on those areas.

What Does Banana Matcha Tastes Like?

This chia pudding tastes creamy, lightly sweet, tropical, and earthy. The banana softens matcha's bold, grassy notes, creating a balanced flavor that feels comforting and calming at the same time.

If you are new to matcha, banana is one of the best flavors to pair with it!

Best Toppings for Chia Pudding

The toppings are where your creativity shines! Matcha and banana flavor go really well with so many toppings. So add your favorite toppings to make your power breakfast.

• Sliced banana
• Fresh berries
• Granola
• Toasted coconut flakes
• Chopped nuts
• Nut butter
• Greek yogurt
• Cacao nibs
• Hemp seeds

My favorite is Greek yogurt, sliced banana, and cacao nibs!

Variations

• Add More Protein - Top with Greek yogurt or mix in protein powder.
• Blend It Smooth - Did you know you can blend chia pudding to make it silky smooth? Blend all ingredients before chilling for a silky smooth texture.
• Chocolate Banana - Use cacao powder instead of matcha to make it a classic chocolate banana flavor.
• Mango Matcha Latte - If you love mango matcha latte (like me!), swapping banana with mango makes this recipe extra tropical.

Storage

Store banana matcha chia pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

The chia pudding may slightly darken, just like bananas darken due to oxidation. You can just mix before enjoying.

More Matcha Recipes to Try

If you love this banana matcha chia pudding, here are more easy matcha recipes to try!

• Matcha Boba Milk Tea
• Matcha Cold Foam Coconut Water
• Vanilla Matcha Latte
• Lychee Matcha Soda

FAQ

Banana Matcha Chia Pudding

Yoko Segawa

Start your day with this healthy and creamy Banana Matcha Chia Pudding! This easy overnight breakfast combines matcha, chia seeds, and banana to create a satisfying make-ahead meal. Banana adds natural sweetness and pairs beautifully with earthy matcha flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Resting Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 2 servings

Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients

 

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For the chia pudding

• 1 banana
• 2 teaspoons matcha
• 1 cup lite coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• A pinch of salt

For the toppings (optional)

• Sliced banana
• Greek yogurt

Instructions

 

• In a blender, combine the banana, matcha, coconut milk, maple syrup, and salt. Blend until smooth. Matcha powder can stick to the sides, so scrape down the sides if needed.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl or container, and add the chia seeds. Stir until fully combined, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom where chia seeds can clump. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to even out the texture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• When you're ready to serve, top with your favorite fruit, yogurt, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

The toppings are not included in the nutrition calculation. Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate, and accuracy is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 108mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 9gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 3mg

Keyword banana, breakfast, matcha, vegetarian

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