Ingredients:

  • 2 medium (300g) Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) water or apple cider
  • 1/3 cup (55g) black or white chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups (350ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch (1g) sea salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup

Instructions:

  1. Place the diced apples, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, cinnamon, and water into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the liquid has reduced to a fragrant, golden syrup. Set aside.
  3. In a separate small pot (or the same one after wiping it clean), combine the almond milk, chia seeds, salt, and vanilla.
  4. Heat over low-medium heat, whisking constantly for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens and reaches a velvety, pudding-like consistency. Avoid reaching a rolling boil.
  5. Gently fold the stewed cinnamon apples into the warm chia base.
  6. Stir in the additional tablespoon of maple syrup if a sweeter profile is desired.
  7. Divide into two bowls and serve immediately while steaming.