Description
A cozy and nourishing fall breakfast made with creamy chia pudding, warm spiced apples, and a nutty oat crumble. Perfect for make-ahead mornings and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt
- 3 tablespoons apple butter
- 1 Medjool date
- 1 teaspoon yellow miso paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup soy milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons walnuts or pecans
- 2 Medjool dates
- Pinch of salt (for crumble)
- 2 apples, diced or thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apples)
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt (for apples)
- Optional toppings: extra apple butter, maple syrup drizzle
Instructions
- In a blender, combine plant-based yogurt, apple butter, Medjool date, miso paste (if using), vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and soy milk. Blend until smooth.
- Place chia seeds in a bowl or container, pour the blended mixture over them. Whisk thoroughly, let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- For the crumble, pulse oats, walnuts, dates, and salt in a food processor until crumbly.
- For the stewed apples, heat a pan over medium-low and sauté apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, water, and salt for 3–4 minutes until softened and most liquid is absorbed.
- To assemble, layer chia pudding into three jars, spoon warm apples on top, and finish with oat crumble. Optionally, add extra apple butter or a maple syrup drizzle.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to keep it gluten-free.
- Swap apple butter with pumpkin butter for seasonal variety.
- Store components separately and assemble before serving for best texture.
- Reheat stewed apples if a warm breakfast is preferred.
- Chop nuts and dates finely if a food processor is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
