Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding

This Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert with cozy fall flavors. Creamy chia pudding layers are drizzled with homemade date caramel sauce and topped with a warm, spiced apple pie filling, everything you love about apple pie, without the fuss or the bad stuff.

Ingredients to Make Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding

This protein packed recipe is my go to recipe for breakfast and bonus points because my kids love it too! I use the chia seed pudding recipe as a base to make any flavor variation such as the Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding in the summer.

For the Chia Pudding:

• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Date Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates Soaked in Warm Water
• 1/2 cup warm water or milk of choice. I love the texture and flavor from full fat coconut milk.
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Apple Pie Topping:

*this comes from my Apple Pie Cookies

• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• 3 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

How to Make Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Date Caramel Sauce

1. Combine pitted dates and soak in warm water for 10 minutes.
2. Blend until smooth and add milk of choice.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Chia Pudding

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
2. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumps.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until set.

3. Cook the Apple Pie Topping

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Cook for 5 minutes until apples slightly soften.
3. Stir in cornstarch-water mixture and cook for 2–3 more minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

4. Assemble the Chia Seed Pudding

1. Layer chia pudding in serving glasses.
2. Add yogurt, if desired.
3. Drizzle with date caramel sauce.
4. Top with warm apple pie filling.
5. Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tips for Success

• Soak the chia seeds: Make sure they sit for at least 2 hours to fully absorb liquid.
• Adjust sweetness: Taste both the pudding and the caramel sauce — add more maple syrup or water if needed.
• Use tart apples: Granny Smith works best to balance the sweetness of the caramel.
• Make ahead: Pudding can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; store apple topping separately and assemble before serving.

Healthy Apple Pie Chia Seed Pudding

A hight protein breakfast that tastes like dessert. Chia seed pudding layered with homemade date caramel and warm apple pie topping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

Chia Pudding:

• ½ cup chia seeds
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Date Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates soaked in warm water
• ½ cup warm water or milk of choice milk, almond, cashew, coconut
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Apple Pie Topping:

• 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
• 3 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Instructions

 

Make the Date Caramel Sauce:

• Soak pitted dates in warm water for 10 minutes then add to a blender with milk and blend until smooth.
• Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Prepare the Chia Pudding:

• In a bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
• Let sit 10 minutes, whisk again, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until set.

Cook the Apple Pie Topping:

• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cook 5 minutes until slightly softened.
• Stir in cornstarch-water mixture; cook 2–3 more minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Assemble the Pudding:
• Layer chia pudding in serving glasses.
• Drizzle with date caramel sauce.
• Top with warm apple pie filling.
• Garnish with chopped nuts or cinnamon if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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