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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Jan 24, 2021 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Katie

    Apple Chia Pudding

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    This delicious apple chia pudding combines a thick chia pudding with caramelized cinnamon apples and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. It makes the perfect fall breakfast on cold mornings but can also be enjoyed as a healthy dessert.

    apple cinnamon chia pudding by wholefoodsoulfoodkitchen.com

    For more breakfast recipes that include applesauce see Applesauce Oatmeal, Vegan Applesauce Pancakes or Banana Applesauce Muffins.

    Or try our Almond Milk Chia Pudding, Coconut Milk Chia Pudding or Salted Caramel Chia Pudding for more chia seed recipes.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients & Substitution Notes
    • Step by step photo instructions
    • Top tip
    • Topping Ideas
    • Variations
    • Meal prep
    • FAQs
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • With only a few ingredients, it's super simple to make!
    • It's great for meal prep and makes an amazing grab-and-go breakfast!
    • It's naturally gluten-free, vegan and low in sugar.

    Ingredients & Substitution Notes

    all ingredients needed for apple pie chia pudding: yogurt, apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, chia seeds, plant milk, apple sauce
    • Chia Seeds: When you mix chia seeds with a liquid, they expand enormously, soaking up all that liquid. The amount of liquid needed will depend on how thin or thick you like your chia pudding.
    • Apple Sauce: We recommend using unsweetened applesauce for this recipe. Both homemade and store-bought work.
    • Milk: You could use any milk of choice for this recipe. If you want to keep this recipe vegan you might want to use a non-dairy milk such as almond milk, cashew milk or coconut milk. Personally, I prefer oat milk because it's naturally sweeter than other types of dairy-free milk alternatives. If you don't need this recipe to be vegan you could also use whole milk.
    • Yogurt: I used plain, unsweetened soy-yogurt but feel free to use any yogurt of choice.
    • Maple syrup: You could also use honey or another sweetener of choice instead of maple syrup, however, I prefer the taste of maple syrup in this recipe. I also recommend using pure maple syrup without any additives.

    Step by step photo instructions

    Preparing this chia seed pudding involves only 2 simple steps.

    chia seeds, applesauce, milk, maple syrup and yogurt whisked together in a small bowl.

    STEP 1: Prepare chia seed pudding. To a small bowl, add together chia seeds, plant milk, yoghurt, maple syrup and apple sauce using a whisk to avoid clumping. Let sit for 10 minutes, then stir a second time.

    soaked chia seeds in a bowl.

    The chia seeds will need to rest in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours (or preferably overnight) in order to thicken.

    apple pieces, dash of water, maple syrup and cinnamon simmering in a saucepan.

    STEP 2: Sauté apples. Add apple pieces, maple syrup, a dash of cinnamon and water to a saucepan.

    sauteed apple pieces in a saucepan.

    Let simmer over medium-low heat until apples are soft. Stir every now and then and add more water if needed.

    ⅓ of a serving glass filled with apple chia seeds.

    STEP 3: Assemble. You could then either add the sauteed apples to the chia seed pudding and enjoy it right away or serve the chia seed pudding in layers. Fill ⅓ of a serving glass with chia pudding.

    ⅓ of a serving glass filled with apple chia seeds, followed by some applesauce.

    Then add about 2-3 tablespoon of apple sauce and 2-3 more tablespoon of yogurt.

    ⅓ of a serving glass filled with apple chia seeds, followed by some applesauce and Greek yogurt.

    and 2-3 more tablespoon of yogurt.

    ⅓ of a serving glass filled with apple chia seeds, followed by some applesauce., Greek yogurt and caramelized apples.

    Place sauteed apples on top, drizzle with more maple syrup and add some toppings of choice.

    Top tip

    • Grab-and-go breakfast: Prepare this chia seed pudding in a mason jar with a lid to have it ready to go the next morning. Add toppings shortly before serving.

    Topping Ideas

    • Nuts: I highly recommend adding some nuts on top.
    • Granola: This Applesauce Granola would make an amazing topping!
    • Nut Butter: such as a scoop of peanut butter or homemade almond butter make a great topping and add some additional protein.
    • More Fruits: Feel free to add additional fruit here such as banana, figs or any other fruit of your choice!

    Variations

    • No Cinnamon: If you're not a fan of cinnamon, simply skip it- the recipe will taste equally amazing without it.
    • Consistency: You can adjust the consistency to personal preference. Add 2-3 tablespoon more milk for a thinner chia pudding.

    Meal prep

    Similar to overnight oats, chia pudding recipes are usually prepared the evening before. Prepare them in a mason jar or food container with a lid. That way it's ready to grab-and-go the next morning.

    FAQs

    Are chia seeds healthy?

    These amazing little seeds deliver a high amount of nutrients despite their tiny size. They are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. Additionally, they are a great source of fiber and antioxidants. Read more about the health benefits of chia seeds here.

    Can I make this chia pudding vegan?

    Absolutely, simply use a non-dairy milk and yogurt.

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    apple cinnamon chia pudding by wholefood soulfoodkitchen.com

    Apple Chia Pudding

    Author: Katie
    This healthy apple cinnamon chia pudding combines some delicious fall flavors. It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings!
    If you love this recipe as much as we do, click on the 5-stars below!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Set Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: dairy-free, vegan
    Servings: 2
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    Ingredients

    Sauteed Apple

    • 1 big apple
    • 2-3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • dash of water
    • dash of cinnamon

    Chia Seed Pudding

    • 4 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 cup milk of choice *oat milk, almond milk...
    • ⅔ cup unsweetened apple sauce
    • 4-6 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 4 tablespoon yogurt of choice *soy, Greek...

    Instructions

    • Mix together all the chia pudding ingredients, using a whisk. Taste and adjust sweetness.
    • Let sit for 10 minutes, then stir again and break up any existing lumps.
    • Put them in the fridge overnight (or for a minimum of 2 hours) to set.
    • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
    • Add diced apples, maple syrup & a dash of cinnamon and water. Let simmer until apples are soft and caramelized. Stir every now and then.
    • Combine chia seed pudding and caramelized apples. Add your toppings of choice (see suggestions above).
    Pssst...You can find detailed step-by step-photos right above this recipe card

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    Notes

    • Consistency: You can adjust the consistency to personal preference. Add 2-3 tablespoon more milk for a thinner chia pudding.
    • Grab-and-go breakfast: Prepare this chia seed pudding in a mason jar with a lid to have it ready to go the next morning. Add toppings shortly before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1. | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 3mg
    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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