Description
A nutritious and delicious Apple Crumble Chia Pudding combining creamy plant-based chia pudding with spiced stewed apples and a crunchy gluten-free oat and nut crumble, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
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
Optional For Serving
- Extra apple butter
- Extra maple syrup
Instructions
- Blend Chia Pudding Base: Add the plant-based yogurt, apple butter, medjool date, yellow miso paste (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, kosher salt, and soy milk to a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Mix Chia Seeds: Pour the chia seeds into a storage container or bowl and pour the blended milk mixture over them. Whisk thoroughly to combine and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Then whisk again to break up any clumps, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour to thicken.
- Prepare Crumble: Add the gluten-free rolled oats, walnuts or pecans, medjool dates, and a pinch of salt to a mini food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture to your liking.
- Cook Stewed Apples: Heat a sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the diced or sliced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine, then continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add splashes of water as needed while stirring until the apples soften and most of the liquid evaporates.
- Assemble: Divide the prepared chia pudding evenly among 3 jars. Layer the stewed apples over the pudding, then sprinkle with the oat and nut crumble (about 2 tbsp per jar or as desired). Serve with optional extra apple butter and maple syrup for added flavor.
Notes
- Save dishes by blending the pudding ingredients in a tall glass storage jar using an immersion blender, then add and whisk chia seeds directly in the jar. Cover and refrigerate without transferring.
- To prevent chia seed clumps, whisk the chia pudding mixture again after it sits for 5 minutes; this helps break up clumps formed as seeds swell.
- Adjust consistency by adding more soy milk if you prefer a thinner pudding; add gradually while mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
