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Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding
A delicious and healthy overnight chia pudding infused with warm spices and topped with fresh fruit and nuts.
Ingredients
Dairy or nondairy milk
- 3 cups dairy or unsweetened nondairy milk
Spices
- 1 Tbsp green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 3 4-in. cinnamon sticks cinnamon sticks
Dairy
- 1 cup plain whole-milk strained (Greek-style) yogurt
Sweeteners
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving (optional)
Nut Butter
- 2 Tbsp natural creamy nut butter
Vanilla & Zest
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest (from 1 orange)
Chia Seeds
- 3/4 cup black chia seeds
Toppings
- as needed Chopped apples or quartered fresh figs, sliced toasted almonds, and ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Simmer milk, cardamom, and cinnamon sticks for 20 minutes, then strain and steep.
- Whisk yogurt, maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla, and orange zest; combine with strained milk and stir in chia seeds. Let thicken for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Divide mixture into jars, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with fruit, nuts, and cinnamon; drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the pudding sit overnight to develop deeper spice notes.