Cinnamon Apple Pie Vegan Chia Pudding
Filling and nutritious chia pudding made with simple ingredients and then topped with a cinnamon apple pie topping.
Servings: 4
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
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 1mg