This apple chia pudding is a cozy, lightly creamy breakfast or snack that feels nourishing without being heavy. It features a smooth, blended apple chia base made with soy milk, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, topped with gently cooked cinnamon apples that add natural sweetness and a soft, spoonable texture.
The flavor is comforting and familiar, with an apple pie inspired warmth that still feels balanced and not overly sweet. What makes this apple chia pudding especially satisfying is the way the texture comes together.
Blending the apple directly into the chia base creates a naturally thick and silky pudding once the chia seeds hydrate, while the cinnamon apple topping adds contrast and texture to the apple cinnamon chia pudding. This recipe works beautifully as an overnight apple chia pudding that can be enjoyed chilled, but it also sets well after just one hour.
Apple Chia Pudding Recipe
Apple Chia Base
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 medium apple, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Cinnamon Apple Topping
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped into small chunks
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
How to Make Apple Chia Pudding
Make the Apple Chia Base
- Add the soy milk, chopped apple, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a bowl or large jar.
- Stir in the chia seeds very well so they are evenly distributed.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Make the Cinnamon Apple Topping
- Add the chopped apples, water, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft but still slightly chunky.
- Remove from heat and allow the apples to cool slightly.
- Divide the chia pudding base into two cups or storage jars and spoon the cinnamon apple topping over the chia pudding and enjoy right away, or chill in the fridge until ready to eat.
Tips and Substitutions
• This apple chia pudding thickens even more after chilling overnight and has an extra creamy texture the next day.
• Using soy milk provides more plant based protein than many other non dairy milks and yields the creamiest texture, but almond milk or other plant based milks can be used instead.
• If you prefer a sweeter apple pie chia pudding, add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup to the topping.
• For added crunch, sprinkle granola on top right before serving, such as this homemade oil free granola.
• For a softer applesauce style topping, cook the apples a little longer and gently mash them with a fork.
• This apple chia pudding can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days when kept in an airtight glass container.
• I like to store the chia base and cooked apples separately, then combine them right before serving. I also make smaller chia apple puddings for my little girl, which are perfect for lunch boxes as a healthy snack.
• Using green Granny Smith apples creates a tarter flavor that balances the sweetness of the warming spices and maple syrup beautifully. You can also use any apple you prefer.
If you want to try different fruit flavors, check out my collection of chia seed pudding recipes for more chia pudding ideas.
Apple Chia Pudding Nutrition Info Per Serving
- Calories: 359
- Net carbohydrates: 47 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Fat: 9 g
Top 5 Nutrients Per Daily Value in This Apple Chia Pudding
- Manganese
- Copper
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Fun Fact: Apples are rich in polyphenols that support the body’s antioxidant defense system. Research shows that regular apple consumption can increase key antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase, which help neutralize reactive oxygen species and protect cells from oxidative stress. The antioxidant activity of apples is strongly linked to their high polyphenol content, which can directly scavenge free radicals and support cellular antioxidant pathways.
Chia seeds provide omega 3 fats, key minerals, and plant based protein, while apples add natural sweetness and gut supportive pectin. Made with soy milk for extra protein and blended apples for a smooth, easy to digest base, this apple chia pudding delivers comfort and nourishment in a simple, yet delicious apple pie chia pudding.
For more delicious chia pudding recipes check out this blueberry chia pudding and mango chia pudding. Also be sure to save the pin image below to Pinterest to have this recipe on hand when you want it.
Apple Chia Pudding That Tastes Like Apple Pie
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 Blender
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 2 glass cups or storage jars
Ingredients
- Apple Chia Base
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 green apple
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- Cinnamon Apple Topping
- 2 green apples
- 1 tbsp water
- 1½ tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the apple chia base by blending the soy milk, peeled green apple, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Pour into a bowl and stir in chia seeds, let sit 10 minutes, stir again, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, cook peeled and chopped apples with water, maple syrup, and cinnamon for about 10 minutes until soft. Spoon the cinnamon apples over the chilled chia pudding and serve or store in the fridge.
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