About This Recipe
Filling and nutritious chia pudding made with simple ingredients and then topped with a cinnamon apple pie topping. Easy to make and vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup
Chia seeds
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1/3 cup
Unsweetened apple sauce
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1 1/4 cups
Milk of choice
use dairy-free milk for vegan option
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2 tablespoons
Maple syrup
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1 teaspoon
Vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon powder
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1 tablespoon
Coconut oil
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2 large
Apples, peeled and cubed
Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, or Pink Lady
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1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons
Maple syrup
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as desired
Pecans, optional topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir well all the chia pudding ingredients, then refrigerate until set (at least 4 hours or overnight).
- To make the apple pie topping, heat the coconut oil in a frying pan over high heat.
- Add the cubed apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the maple syrup and continue to cook for a couple of minutes longer.
- Once the chia pudding is set, divide it among 4 jars.
- Top each with the apple pie topping. Refrigerate or serve and enjoy!
💡 Notes & Tips
- Maple syrup can be substituted for honey if you do not need a vegan-friendly option.
- You may use apple pie mix seasoning instead of the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Allow the chia seeds to soak in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- VEGAN option: use dairy-free milk like coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk.
- Store the apple pie topping mixture separately if possible.
- For a thicker and creamier chia pudding, use 1/4 cup of dairy-free vanilla yogurt.
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