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Once you make this Cinnamon Apple Pie Chia Pudding recipe, you won’t want to have chia pudding any other way. This recipe will need about 10 minutes of prep time, is packed with flavor, and is vegan-friendly.
You either love the texture of chia puffing or you hate it! For those who love chia pudding, you will love this apple pie chia pudding goodness. It will be like having dessert for breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied. This chia pudding recipe is made with chia seeds, milk, unsweetened apple sauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a touch of cinnamon. Oven with any of the apple pie topping, this chia pudding is already tasking like apple pie! This chia seed pudding recipe can easily be made vegan and all you have to do is use dairy-free milk.
Why you will love this recipe
- Easy to make: Making this chia pudding recipe will be easy and simple. It will need about 10 minutes of prep time. Makes getting breakfast ready for the next day so much easier.
- Very delicious: You will love how tasty this turns out. You will feel like you are having dessert for breakfast. Enjoy warm cinnamon apple pie flavor.
- So tasty: It will feel like having desserts for breakfast.
Ingredients you will need to make this vegan chia pudding
- Chia Seeds: Use your favorite brand of chia seeds. Obviously, you will need this ingredient, and can’t be substituted. Use black or white chia seeds.
- Unsweetened apple sauce: to get that intense apple pie flavor I recommend this ingredient. Or you can make your own apple sauce at home. It is very simple to make.
- Milk of choice: For a vegan option, you will need to use dairy-free milk like coconut milk, almond milk, or cashew milk.
- Maple syrup: If you don’t care for a vegan option, you can use honey, or another vegan option would be agave.
- Vanilla extract: If you are using vanilla-flavored milk, you may skip this ingredient.
- Spices: cinnamon powder and ground nutmeg. Or you may use apple pie spice.
- Coconut Oil: This is needed to cook the apples gently. You may use another neutral-tasting oil.
- Apples: Like honey Crisp, Ambrosia, or Pink lady.
How to make this apple pie chia pudding
- First, in a mixing bowl, stir well all the chia pudding ingredients, then refrigerate until set.
- 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. Next, 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. Finally, top each with the apple pie topping. Refrigerate or serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- You may use any milk of your choice or a combination of different milk. Like almond milk with coconut milk, or coconut milk and 2% milk.
- Consider making the chia pudding ahead, and make the apple pie topping when ready.
- Toppings that work well will be pecans. Our second choice would be chopped almonds or walnuts.
- Once you mix the chia pudding, allow it to sit for 5 minutes and mix again before letting it soak for the desired time.
- Store the apple pie topping mixture separately if possible, and when ready to serve you may heat them up separately before topping off the chia pudding.
- Make your own apple sauce at home or you may use store-bought apple sauce.
- As for the apples, I love honey crisp but other apples can be used like Ambrosia or Pink lady.
- When cooking the apple pie mix, allow them to cook until they are fork tender.
- For a thicker and creamier chia pudding, use 1/4 cup of dairy-free vanilla yogurt.
Frequently asked questions
The longer the chia seeds soak the better. That being said, Chia seeds will need at least 20-30 minutes of soak time to reach that jelly-like pudding texture. For a thicker, softer, and creamier texture, let them soak overnight.
No, chia seeds do not need to be soaked before they are used to make chia pudding or used in baking.
Yes. Technically you can have chia seeds raw. They are typically added over smoothies or oatmeal bowls. They will feel a bit crunchy and if you do not like the crunchy texture, you can blend or grind them first.
You sure can. Chia seeds are often times used with yogurt to make creamy thick chia pudding recipes. You may also sprinkle some chia seeds over your yogurt or yogurt parfait. In fact, it makes for a nice nutritious addition to your breakfast or snack bowl.
More chia seed pudding recipes
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
- Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding
- Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
- Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding
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Cinnamon Apple Pie Vegan Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Chia pudding:
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 1/4 cup milk of choice, for a vegan option use dairy-free milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Apple pie topping:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 large apples, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- topping: pecans , optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir well all the chia pudding ingredients, then refrigerate until set.
- 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
- Please use the ingredients listed. Maple syrup can be substituted for honey if you do not need a vegan-friendly chia pudding 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
