Apple Chia Pudding

Apple chia pudding in small glass round container with pink handled toddler spoon inside, tablespoon resting on benchtop with chopped cooked apple and two small glass containers with chia pudding in background.

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4.38 from 85 votes

Healthy & Easy Apple Chia Pudding: A Nutritious Snack or Breakfast, ready in Minutes!

Prep Time5

Chill Time20

Total Time25

Course: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: New Zealand

Keyword: Apple Chia Pudding, Apple Chia Seed Pudding, Applesauce Chia Pudding

Servings: small puddings

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Stacey

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.

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