Chia seed pudding… if you have been with me for a while, you know that there is no chia seed recipe on this blog. Whereas chia seed pudding is a very popular choice for a healthy snack, breakfast, or even dessert, its gelatinous texture, which is usually achieved by soaking them in water or milk, just always felt a little bit too much for me. Fear not with this Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding, though. I have found the perfect mixture ratios so that this one feels more like overnight oats than chia seed pudding and is therefore simply delicious. It is also easily prepped, super high in protein and fiber, thus, keeping you full for hours.
What You Will Find in This Post
- Basic concept of chia seeds
- Why chia seeds are good for you
- Easy swaps and questions
- How to adjust this recipe to your individual dietary requirements
- Other delicious apple recipes on the blog
Basic Concept of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are simple and nutritious. They form a gelatinous texture by soaking up 10-12 times of their normal weight. This weight increase through soaking up liquid perfectly highlights their fiber content. If they did not contain so much fiber, they would not be able to absorb 12 times their weight in liquid. When they are soaked, they form a gel- or pudding-like texture. However, for some people the “gel” effect is too much, which is the reason, why this Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding is nothing like it.
Why Chia Seeds Are Good For You
As said above, chia seeds are super nutritious and a very simple ingredient to add to your diet. They have become very popular in the health world, mainly due to their soluble fiber benefits. I have written about this so many times, but the benefits of fiber are really incredible, and partially, I feel from a scientific standpoint, we are still scratching the surface with regard to all its benefits. Fiber helps your digestion, moving everything along nicely, eliminating toxins, and at the same time, making you feel full for longer. In addition, chia seeds are packed with protein, antioxidants, and are high in ALA omega-3 fatty acids. The combination of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids may be particularly beneficial for your heart health. They are also rich in magnesium, calcium, and iron. All from a tiny seed! Isn’t nature incredible?!
Easy Swaps and Questions
Can I use ground chia seeds, or do they need to be whole? You could also ground the chia seeds, but since they taste more like oats in this recipe because we are adding a lot of yogurt and other ingredients, I personally do not think this is necessary and would likely skip this step.
What kind of milk can I use for this pudding? I used cow’s milk, but oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk should also work fine. You could even add water if you do not have any milk in the house.
How long should my chia seed pudding soak? The soaking time is key to receiving the perfect consistency. As a minimum, I would say 2 hours, but really, between 6-8 hours overnight is best. This recipe makes two servings (as I like to have some for both days of the week. Once they are soaked they can be eated at any time and should keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
How to adjust this Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding to your individual dietary requirements
This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian. If you want to make it vegan, and therefore also dairy-free, be sure to use a vegan yogurt and vegan protein powder.
Delicious Apple Recipes On The Blog
Apples are one of my favorite staples during this time of the year. If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out the following:
- Gluten-free Baked Apple Tiramisu
- Baked Apples With Cinnamon Sauce
- Apple Crumble Cake
- Apple Spiced Pancakes
- My Mother-In-Law’s Apple Celery Salad
And there you have it for this week! I hope you enjoy this delicious Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding as much as we do over here. As always, please leave a message, comment, or rating if you are making this recipe. They help others to find those recipes on the site that are most loved as well. This recipe is inspired by my Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding
2
servings5
minutes4-6
hoursThis Apple Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding is high in protein and fiber whilst having a great consistency and texture. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- For the apple cinnamon chia seed pudding
4 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup (60 ml.) milk of choice
500 gr. Greek yogurt
1 serving vanilla protein powder
1 apple, grated including skin
2 tbsp raisins
Cinnamon
- Optional toppings
Chopped nuts
Nut butter
Berries
Stwewed apples
Apple sauce
How to
- For the apple cinammon chia seed pudding
- In a bowl, add the chia seeds and milk, and stir.Then add the greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, a good dose of cinnamon, raisins, and the grated apple. Mix everything well and fill into two glass jars. Let sit in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next morning with any or all of the additional toppings.
