Easy Bedtime Snack for Kids
Looking for a simple bedtime snack that's easy to prepare ahead of time?
This Chocolate Banana TOMI Chia Pudding is creamy, naturally sweet, and made with wholesome ingredients that help keep little tummies satisfied before bed. With banana, chia seeds, and TOMI Chocolate, it's a nourishing evening snack that feels like dessert—but is packed with ingredients you can feel good about serving.
Simply make it the night before and it's ready whenever you need it.
Why we love this recipe 💛
✔️ Perfect make-ahead bedtime snack
✔️ Naturally sweet with banana
✔️ Creamy, pudding-like texture kids love
✔️ Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fibre
✔️ No refined sugar needed
⏱️ Prep time: 10 minutes
❄️ Chill time: At least 4 hours or overnight
🍫 Makes: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 4 tbsp TOMI Chocolate
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Banana slices
- Strawberries
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
Directions
- Mash the banana until smooth.
- Add the milk, TOMI Chocolate, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the chia seeds.
- Divide the mixture into two jars or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving and top with your favourite toppings.
Optional variations
🍓 Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries.
🥥 Use coconut milk for an extra creamy texture.
🥜 Add a spoonful of almond or sunflower seed butter for extra richness.
🍫 Sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings for a special treat
Why we love these ingredients ✨
✔️ Banana adds natural sweetness and creates a creamy texture.
✔️ Chia seeds provide healthy fats and fibre while creating the pudding-like consistency.
✔️ TOMI Chocolate adds plant-based protein, healthy fats, DHA, iron, probiotics, and prebiotic fibre.
Tips for best results
- Stir the pudding again after 10–15 minutes in the refrigerator to help prevent the chia seeds from clumping.
- Use a very ripe banana for the sweetest flavour.
- Add a splash of milk before serving if you'd like a thinner consistency.
- Let your child choose their own toppings for extra fun.
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This recipe is perfect for preparing ahead and enjoying throughout the week.
Why it's a great bedtime snack
🌙 Plant protein from TOMI helps make the snack more satisfying before bedtime.
🌙 Chia seeds provide healthy fats and fibre.
🌙 Banana adds natural sweetness without refined sugar.
🌙 It's easy to prepare ahead, making busy evenings a little simpler.
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Because supporting your child’s nutrition should feel simple, flexible… and a little bit delicious too.