How long should chia seeds soak for pudding?

To get a good pudding consistency chia seeds should soak for at least 6 hours to overnight. If you want a runnier chia pudding you can cut down the soak time so your chia pudding isn't as thick.

Is chia pudding actually good for your?

Chia seeds are full of omega-3 fatty acids which is a good fat that promotes joint and heart health. They are also rich in soluble fiber that benefits blood sugar and gut health.

Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding

Name: Overnight Apple Pie Chia Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Ingredients: Chia Pudding:1/2 cup Chia Seeds1 1/2 cups Almond Milk1/4 cup Applesauce2 Tbsp Maple Syrup1 tsp Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp Apple Pie Spice; Apple Topping:2 medium Apples, cored, peeled and finely chopped1 Tbsp Coconut Oil2 Tbsp Maple Syrup1 Tbsp Brown Sugar1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp Apple Pie Spice1/4 tsp Sea Salt; Chopped Walnuts, optional topping

Description

This healthy recipe for overnight apple pie chia pudding is perfect for breakfast! It is a gluten free and dairy free recipe made with chia seeds, cinnamon, applesauce and almond milk. This apple cinnamon chia seed pudding can be made ahead and is a great quick snack.

Ingredients

Chia Pudding:
1/2 cup Chia Seeds
1 1/2 cups Almond Milk
1/4 cup Applesauce
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Apple Pie Spice

Apple Topping:
2 medium Apples, cored, peeled and finely chopped
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Apple Pie Spice
1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Chopped Walnuts, optional topping

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Instructions

To make the chia pudding, in an air tight container add the chia seeds, milk, apple sauce, maple syrup, cinnamon and apple pie spice. Stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours for a thick chia pudding.

To make the apple topping in a frying pan over medium heat add the coconut oil, finely chopped apples, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice and sea salt. Heat to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the apple is softened and browned.

You can prepare this with chia pudding in a bowl with the apple topping over it or you can layer the chia pudding and apple topping for a parfait.

I like to top my overnight apple pie chia pudding with chopped walnuts to add some crunch. You can use whatever nut or seed you like. I think the crunch really makes chia pudding delicious.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snacks
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Gluten Free