Description
Apple Crumble Chia Pudding is the perfect seasonal treat, combining the comforting flavors of apple butter and warm spices with a creamy, nutritious base. This delightful dish brings together a rich pudding made from chia seeds and plant-based yogurt, topped with crunchy crumble and sweet stewed apples. Ideal for busy mornings or a wholesome snack, it can be prepared in advance to ensure you always have something delicious on hand. With its fiber-rich ingredients and versatility, this recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also supports your wellness goals. Enjoy it layered in jars for a visually appealing presentation that’s as tasty as it is nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt
- 3 tbsp apple butter
- 1 medjool date
- 1 tsp yellow miso paste, optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt or more to taste
- 3/4 cup soy milk
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 3 tbsp gluten-free rolled oats
- 3 tbsp walnuts or pecans
- 2 medjool dates
- 2 apples, diced or thinly sliced
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend the pudding base by combining yogurt, apple butter, medjool date, optional miso paste, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and soy milk in a blender until smooth.
- In a storage container, add chia seeds and pour the blended mixture over them. Whisk well and let sit for 5 minutes; then whisk again to eliminate clumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Prepare the crumble topping by pulsing oats, walnuts (or pecans), dates, and a pinch of salt in a mini food processor until crumbly.
- For the stewed apples, heat diced apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a sauté pan over medium-low heat until softened.
- To assemble, layer chia pudding into jars topped with stewed apples and crumble.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg