High-Protein Banana Chia Seed Porridge Recipe
High-protein banana chia seed porridge is creamy, naturally sweet, and made with lentils, yogurt, and no protein powder. Meal-prep friendly.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 400kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried red lentils
- 2 cups water for cooking lentils
- 1 cup nondairy milk
- 1 cup Greek-style yogurt or yogurt of choice
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds or basil seeds
- 4 Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ large banana
Instructions
- Cook the lentils: Add ½ cup red lentils to a saucepan with 2 cups water. Cook until just tender. Do not overcook. Drain well.
- Soak the dates (optional): Soak the dates in hot water to cover if not using a high-speed blender. Drain. (see note)
- Blend: Transfer the cooked lentils to a blender. Add nondairy milk, Medjool dates, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and banana to the blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Mix and set: Pour into a bowl. Add chia seeds or basil seeds and yogurt. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours, or overnight, until thickened.
Notes
Dates: If not using a high-speed blender, soak the dates first—either in some of the milk from the recipe or in hot water.
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Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 6mg
