Description
This Apple Crumble Chia Pudding is a cozy, wholesome, and nutrient-packed fall breakfast that tastes like dessert while fueling your body with fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3s. With layers of creamy chia pudding, warm cinnamon apples, and a crunchy oat crumble, it’s the perfect make-ahead autumn breakfast for busy mornings. Vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and ideal for meal prep, this comforting chia pudding brings all the best fall flavors into every spoonful.
Ingredients
For the Chia Pudding:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (40g)
- 1 cup almond milk (240ml)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (15ml)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Apple Topping:
- 1 apple, peeled and diced (150g)
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (7g)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup (5ml)
For the Crumble Topping:
- 2 tbsp rolled oats (12g)
- 1 tbsp almond flour (8g)
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (7g)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (5ml)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Ingredient Notes & Variations:
- Use oat or coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- Try pears instead of apples for a seasonal swap.
- Add raisins or cranberries to the apple mixture.
- Make nut-free using sunflower seed flour.
- Sprinkle flax or hemp seeds for extra nutrition.
Instructions
- Make the Chia Pudding: Combine chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir, wait 5 minutes, stir again, then refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Cook the Cinnamon Apples: Melt coconut oil in a pan. Add diced apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Cook 5–7 minutes until soft and caramelized. Cool.
- Make the Crumble: Mix oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon until crumbly. Optionally toast for extra crunch.
- Assemble: Layer chia pudding, cinnamon apples, and crumble topping. Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Stir chia pudding twice to avoid clumping.
- Use the exact chia-to-milk ratio for proper texture.
- Keep toppings separate until serving for maximum crunch.
- Apples should be soft but not mushy.
- Best enjoyed chilled, but can be gently warmed if desired.
- Perfect for meal prep—stores well for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy / Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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