Healthy Apple-Cinnamon Chia Seed Pudding
This super-simple chia seed pudding recipe is a comforting and healthy breakfast (or dessert). Mix and match fruits and spices for endless flavor options!
Servings: 2
Calories: 449kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- saucepan
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 apples cored and chopped
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- For warm chia seed pudding, place milk and vanilla extract into a saucepan, and warm over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. The milk does not have to be boiling hot, just warm enough for your taste. Add chia seeds to a cereal bowl.
- When the milk is warm, add the milk to bowl of chia seeds.
- Stir continuously for about 2 minutes while the chia seeds absorb the milk. Allow the mixture to sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Top with coconut flakes, apple slices, and cinnamon.
Notes
If you do NOT want warm chia seed pudding, simply add the milk to bowl of chia seeds. Stir until the chia seeds have absorbed the milk (about 3 to 5 minutes). Then top with coconut flakes, apples, and cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 24g | Calcium: 680mg | Iron: 7mg