APPLE PIE PROTEIN CHIA PUDDING (GF, DF)

Apple Pie Protein Chia Pudding - Olivia Adriance

APPLE PIE PROTEIN CHIA PUDDING (GF, DF)

Apple pie for breakfast is totally an option with this protein-packed chia pudding variety! Great for busy weekday mornings when you’re strapped for time but in need of a nutritious morning meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Total Time23

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple pie, Chia puddings, DAIRY-FREE, easy breakfast recipes

Servings:

Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

For the Chia Pudding:

1 ¾ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 scoop protein powder (I used Ritual Essential Protein Powder)
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons chia seeds
⅓ cup applesauce
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt

For the Cinnamon Apples:

1 small apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch

For Serving:

Gluten-free granola (homemade or store bought)

Instructions

Make the Chia Pudding:

Add the chia seeds, nut milk, vanilla protein powder, applesauce, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
Let the mixture settle for 5 to 10 minutes and then whisk again until there are no clumps.
Cover and store in the fridge overnight or for at least 3 hours.

Make the Cinnamon Apples:

Add the apples, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and coconut oil to a small saucepan. Sauté over medium low heat for 7 minutes.
In a small glass, combine the water and arrowroot starch and stir until there are no lumps. Add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring to incorporate. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes while the apples get nice and saucy.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Assemble the Chia Puddings:

Divide the chia pudding between two pint-sized jars and top with the apple compote.
Enjoy immediately with a few spoonfuls of granola or store in the fridge for up to 5 days and top with granola when ready to eat.

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