Description

This Apple Crumble Chia Pudding is a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option combining creamy plant-based chia pudding, warm stewed apples with maple syrup and cinnamon, and a crunchy gluten-free oat and nut crumble. It’s naturally sweetened with dates and apple butter, making it a nutritious treat without refined sugars. Perfectly balanced with warming spices and textures, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and easy to prepare ahead.

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
Maple syrup

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Instructions

Blend Pudding Base: Add the plant-based yogurt, apple butter, medjool date, yellow miso paste (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and soy milk to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and evenly mixed for a creamy pudding base.
Mix Chia Seeds: Pour the chia seeds into a storage container or bowl. Pour the blended mixture over the seeds, then whisk thoroughly to combine. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to swell, then whisk again to remove any clumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Prepare Crumble: In a mini food processor, add the gluten-free rolled oats, walnuts or pecans, medjool dates, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until the mixture forms a crumbly texture to your liking, creating a nutty, oat topping.
Cook Stewed Apples: Heat a sauté pan on medium-low. Add diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add small splashes of water as needed while cooking until the apples are soft and most of the liquid evaporates, creating a fragrant stewed apple topping.
Assemble and Serve: Divide the chilled chia pudding evenly among 3 jars or bowls. Spoon the warm stewed apples on top, then sprinkle with the oat and nut crumble. Optionally, serve with extra apple butter and a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness and flavor.

Notes

Save on dishes by blending the pudding base directly in a long glass storage jar or Nutribullet cup using an immersion blender, then whisk the chia seeds in without transferring containers.
Prevent clumps in chia pudding by whisking twice: once after initial mixing and again after a 5-minute rest.
Adjust the pudding’s thickness by adding more soy milk gradually if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg