Apple Pie Chia Pudding Parfait

Apple spiced chia seed pudding layered with fresh raw apple sauce – the perfect autumn inspired snack with a healthy dose of plant based protein (chia offers complete protein), energizing carbohydrates, plenty of fiber, and brain-boosting omega fats. An apple pie chia pudding parfait a day…

Ingredients

Chia Pudding

• ¼ cup black chia seeds
• 1 cup almond or coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut nectar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (see how to make your own below)
• Dash of Himalayan salt

Apple Sauce

• 5 medjool dates, soaked and pitted
• 2 small gala apples, cored and chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Dash of Himalayan salt
• Walnuts, chopped (garnish)

Instructions

Chia Pudding

1. Whisk together almond milk, coconut nectar, vanilla bean powder and apple spice in a large bowl until combined.
2. Add chia seeds and mix well.
3. Let sit in the fridge uncovered overnight.

Apple Sauce

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Only add as much water as required for blending.

Notes

Make your own apple pie spice: 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg. 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom.