This apple pie chia pudding delivers all the cozy flavor of apple pie in a simple, nourishing breakfast or snack. Creamy chia pudding is layered with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples, creating a naturally sweet, dairy-free, no-bake recipe that feels both comforting and wholesome.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this chia pudding is rich in fiber, easy to prep ahead, and perfect for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. If you love gut-friendly recipes that feel a little special, you'll love this recipe.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan
- Naturally sweetened
- High in fiber
- Great for gut health
- Perfect for meal prep
- Tastes like apple pie, but feels like breakfast
Ingredients
This recipe uses two simple components: chia pudding + stewed apples. Both are great to make ahead, and separately can be repurposed in an endless number of ways.
For the chia pudding:
- chia seeds
- milk of choice (my easy cashew milk makes this so creamy)
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
For the apple pie layer
- Dairy-free stewed apples (apples, water, cinnamon, maple syrup, lemon juice)
How to make apple pie chia pudding
Step 1: In a bowl or jar, whisk together all of the ingredients for the chia pudding. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight, until it's thick and creamy.
Step 2: Prepare the stewed apples if you haven't already. Let them cool slightly before assembling your layered chia pudding.
Step 3: Alternate layers of the stewed apples and chia pudding in your serving dish. I like to top it with a layer of the apples for presentation, and so you taste the apples right away.
Why this recipe supports gut health
Apple pie chia pudding is naturally rich in fiber from both the chia seeds and apples.
- Chia seeds provide soluble fiber that helps support digestion and keeps you full.
- Cooked apples contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria.
The combination makes this a gentle, fiber-rich option that works well for breakfast or snacks.
Make it your own
You can easily customize this chia pudding:
- Chopped Nuts - add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
- Granola - sprinkle the top just before serving
- Nut butter- stir a little almond butter into the chia base
Storage & meal prep
Assembled pudding can be stored in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 4 days. It's best served chilled, but you can gently warm the apples if you'd like, and serve them on top. This is a great option for meal prep: make the pudding and apples on Sunday, then assemble your jars throughout the week. The stewed apples can be prepared ahead of time, which makes this recipe extra easy.
FAQ
Yes! It's made with whole-food ingredients, naturally sweetened, and provides fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based nutrients.
Sure, you can reduce or omit the maple syrup, especially if your apples are nice and sweet.
Freezing isn't recommended, as the texture changes once thawed.
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Apple Pie Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ cup stewed apples
Instructions
- Add your milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and chia seeds into a small bowl or jar and mix well.
- Let the pudding sit for 5 minutes, then stir it well again. Break up any clumps and be sure to scrape the bottom of the jar.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
To layer your apple pie pudding
- In a separate jar, spread a layer of chia pudding at the bottom. Then top with apples, and repeat the layers. I like to finish with a layer of apples on top so you taste them right away. It looks prettier, too.
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