Description
A creamy and nutritious Apple Crumble Chia Pudding featuring a spiced chia pudding base topped with stewed cinnamon apples and a crunchy gluten-free oat and walnut crumble. This vegan, gluten-free breakfast or dessert is naturally sweetened and packed with wholesome ingredients for a delicious start to your day or a healthy treat.
Ingredients
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Chia Pudding
- 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
Crumble
- 3 tbsp gluten-free rolled oats
- 3 tbsp walnuts or pecans
- 2 medjool dates
Stewed Apples
- 2 apples, diced or thinly sliced
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt
Optional for Serving
- Extra apple butter
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Blend Chia Pudding Mixture: Add plant-based yogurt, apple butter, medjool date, optional yellow miso paste, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, kosher salt, and soy milk to a blender. Blend on high until mixture is completely smooth.
- Combine Chia Seeds: Pour the blended milk mixture over chia seeds in a storage container or bowl. Whisk together thoroughly, then let sit for 5 minutes. After settling, whisk again to break up any clumps, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken.
- Prepare Crumble: Place gluten-free rolled oats, walnuts or pecans, medjool dates, and a pinch of salt in a mini food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes crumbly to your preferred texture.
- Cook Stewed Apples: Heat a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, water, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding small splashes of water as needed, until apples are softened and most liquid has evaporated.
- Assemble the Pudding: Divide the chilled chia pudding evenly among 3 jars or bowls. Top each with the stewed apples, then sprinkle with the prepared crumble (about 2 tbsp per jar recommended). Optionally, serve with extra apple butter and a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness.
Notes
- Save dishes by blending the milk mixture in a long glass jar using an immersion blender, then adding chia seeds directly to the same jar to whisk and store.
- To prevent chia seed clumps, allow the mixture to settle for 5 minutes then whisk again before refrigerating.
- Adjust the thickness of your chia pudding by adding more soy milk a little at a time if you prefer it thinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 jar)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
