Apple Chia Pudding Recipe
This delicious apple chia pudding recipe is ridiculously easy to make with only a few ingredients. It’s great as a filling breakfast, dessert or even an after-school snack.
I still remember my first taste of chia pudding. It was at a little corner shop called Swan’s in Naas, Ireland. We had gone there for a celebratory Eid breakfast after prayers, and since I was on a gluten-free diet, chia pudding was the only option for me. It turned out to be a delightful surprise—thick, creamy, and lightly sweet, with a tangy raspberry puree on top that perfectly balanced the flavors. I loved it so much that I bought some chia seeds that very day, and, well, the rest is history!
To be honest, my family wasn’t always a fan of chia pudding. But this apple chia pudding recipe changed the game. Clean bowls and happy tummies—that’s a win in my book!
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We enjoy this apple chia pudding for breakfast or as an after-school snack. It’s incredibly easy to make—just mix all the ingredients and let it refrigerate overnight. Need it quicker? Mix it up and let it sit for just 2 hours before digging in!
Chia Pudding Ratio
The basic ratio for chia pudding is simple: 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 1 cup of liquid. For this recipe, I used ½ cup of chia seeds with 2 cups of liquid—a mix of apple sauce, yogurt, and milk. This combo is a favorite of mine!
Feel free to use whatever liquids you love—almond milk, coconut milk, or even fruit juices work great. I sometimes use store-bought apple sauce, but when I have time, I make my own. (You’ll find my easy apple sauce recipe in the recipe card below!)
Topping For Apple Chia Seed Pudding
Have you tried topping chia pudding with sautéed apples? It’s become a family favorite over here! I’ve shared an easy recipe for sautéed apples in a separate post—perfect for using up all those apples from your latest apple-picking adventure. Trust me, it’s a game-changer!
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Recipe
Apple Chia Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup apple sauce or apple puree
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional
For the Apple Sauce
- 2 apples peeled,cored and chopped
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
Chia Pudding
- In a large mug add chia seeds followed by apple sauce, yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix well until there are no clumps of chia.
- Add the milk and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for 2 hours. The chia pudding should be thick and creamy. The seeds should look puffed up.
- Enjoy as it is with sauteed apples on top. Or layer them apple sauce. Drizzle with maple syrup if you want it sweeter.
Apple Sauce
- In a pan over medium heat add the apples, maple syrup, vanilla extract and water.
- Cover and cook until apples are really soft and mushy about 10-15 minutes. Take off from the heat.
- Puree in a blender or a food processor.
Notes
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Just now found this recipe when I was looking for a chia pudding using applesauce and yogurt both. I used vanilla Greek yogurt, left out the maple syrup and vanilla extract, and added about 3/4 tsp of cinnamon because apples and cinnamon are such a classic pairing. Very tasty!
Thanks Marcy! That sounds delicious!