Breakfast

Cinnamon Apple Pie Chia Pudding

Recipe by Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals
chia puddingapple pieveganmake aheadbreakfastdessertgluten-free
Cinnamon Apple Pie Chia Pudding

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

  • 1/3 cup Chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk of choice
    use dairy-free milk for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 2 large Apples, peeled and cubed
    Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, or Pink Lady
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
  • as desired Pecans, optional topping

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir well all the chia pudding ingredients, then refrigerate until set (at least 4 hours or overnight).
  2. To make the apple pie topping, heat the coconut oil in a frying pan over high heat.
  3. Add the cubed apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in the maple syrup and continue to cook for a couple of minutes longer.
  5. Once the chia pudding is set, divide it among 4 jars.
  6. 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.
Source: This recipe is from Rena Awada, Healthy Fitness Meals. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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