Apple Chia Pudding
This Apple Chia Pudding is a no-cook, egg-free take on a classic pudding cup — thick, creamy, and packed with comforting apple pie flavour. It’s perfect for babies learning to use a spoon, but I can promise you, older kids (and grown-ups!) will love it too.
If you’ve never made chia pudding before, don’t worry — it’s as easy as mixing everything in a bowl and letting it sit.
Why This Recipe
- 4 Ingredients
- 5 minute active prep time
- Source of Omega 3s, Calcium, Protein, Iron, B Vitamins, and an excellent source of fibre
Ingredients You Will Need
Ingredient Notes and Allergy Friendly Swaps
- Chia seeds might have a bit of a “health food” reputation, but these days they’re in every supermarket — and they’re magic when it comes to allergy-friendly recipes. They can take the place of eggs in all sorts of dishes, like my juicy no-crumb burger patties or my apple pie oat bars. And they shine in snack recipes like blueberry chia jam, my apricot balls and tropical smoothie too.
- Apple purée: This just means cooked, blended apples — smooth like baby food. It’s sometimes called applesauce depending on where you live. You can make your own or use store-bought unsweetened applesauce.
- Milk: This recipe works with any kind of milk — dairy or non-dairy. Use whatever your family prefers: oat, soy, almond, coconut, rice…
- Sweetness: I usually make this without added sweeteners, especially for little ones. But if you or your kids like things a bit sweeter, a drizzle of maple syrup is a lovely addition.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Apple Pie Chia Pudding recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl
Step two: Pour into a serving bowl or jar, refrigerate for a minimum of 20 mins before serving (you can eat sooner than 20 mins, but the texture will be crunchy)
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Top Tips
Here is how you can make this Apple Pie Chia Pudding perfectly every time!
- Storage: Chia pudding will keep in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Store it in an airtight container and just give it a good stir before serving.
- Batch it up: You can easily double or triple this recipe. Skip portioning it out into jars — just mix it up in a container with a lid, pop it in the fridge, and scoop out what you need with a clean spoon. Perfect for busy mornings or snack time on the go!
- Make it smooth: If your kids don't like the texture of chia seed pudding, try a blended chia seed pudding, my chocolate chia seed pudding and peach chia pudding are both blended.
- Add some texture: For a little extra flavour and a fun pop of texture, try topping your chia pudding with my cinnamon apples or a spoonful of freshly grated apple. It gives it that extra apple pie feel — and kids usually love the contrast!
How to Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby Led Weaning
This Apple Pie Chia Pudding is a great option for baby led weaning — it’s naturally soft, smooth, and made from wholesome ingredients that are suitable from around 6 months of age.
Chia seeds, apple purée, and milk (or a milk alternative) are all fine for babies, just make sure any milk you’re using is fortified if you're choosing a plant-based one. I don’t add any sweetener when making this for little ones, and it still has a lovely natural sweetness from the apples and cinnamon.
To help babies self-feed, try pre-loading a short-handled baby spoon and placing it on their tray or directly into their hand. Chia pudding sticks nicely to the spoon, making it easier for them to get it to their mouths (with a bit less mess — though there will still be some, of course!).
If you're just starting out, serve a small amount and sit with your baby while they explore — this is a great food for building both confidence and coordination with spoon-feeding
Apple Chia Pudding
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Ingredients
- ½ cup apple purée (130 grams)
- ½ cup milk or milk alternative (120 millilitres)
- 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour into a jar or small bowl and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.(You can eat it sooner, but it’ll be a little crunchy — the chia seeds need time to soak and thicken.)
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Notes
- Storage: Chia pudding will keep in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Store it in an airtight container and just give it a good stir before serving.
- Batch it up: You can easily double or triple this recipe. Skip portioning it out into jars — just mix it up in a container with a lid, pop it in the fridge, and scoop out what you need with a clean spoon. Perfect for busy mornings or snack time on the go!
- Make it smooth: If your kids don't like the texture of chia seed pudding, try a blended chia seed pudding, my chocolate chia seed pudding and peach chia pudding are both blended.
- Add some texture: For a little extra flavour and a fun pop of texture, try topping your chia pudding with my cinnamon apples or a spoonful of freshly grated apple. It gives it that extra apple pie feel — and kids usually love the contrast!
- Chia seeds might have a bit of a “health food” reputation, but these days they’re in every supermarket — and they’re magic when it comes to allergy-friendly recipes. They can take the place of eggs in all sorts of dishes, like my juicy no-crumb burger patties or my top-8-allergen-free cookies. And they shine in snack recipes like my Apricot Choc Chip No-Bake Bites and Apple Pie Oat Bars too.
- Apple purée: This just means cooked, blended apples — smooth like baby food. It’s sometimes called applesauce depending on where you live. You can make your own or use store-bought unsweetened applesauce.
- Milk: This recipe works with any kind of milk — dairy or non-dairy. Use whatever your family prefers: oat, soy, almond, coconut, rice…
- Sweetness: I usually make this without added sweeteners, especially for little ones. But if you or your kids like things a bit sweeter, a drizzle of maple syrup is a lovely addition.
Quick Start Guide To BLW
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