Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding with Spiced Apples

Creamy Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding topped with warm cinnamon-spiced apples is the cozy fall recipe you will want on repeat! Made with pumpkin, chia seeds, warm spices, and tender apples, this make-ahead breakfast is perfect for autumn mornings, meal prep, brunch, or a lighter fall dessert.

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Creamy, pumpkin-spiced chia pudding topped with warm cinnamon apples tastes like fall in every spoonful. The pudding turns rich and silky as the chia seeds slowly absorb the pumpkin, milk and yogurt, while the spiced apples soften into tender, fragrant bites with just the right amount of sweetness.

Chia seeds have a much older story than the modern chia pudding trend. They were an important food in ancient Mesoamerican cultures, valued for their nourishment and ability to provide lasting energy. Today, they make an easy base for a make-ahead breakfast, especially when paired with seasonal flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and apples.

The best part? You don’t need the oven. Simply let the pumpkin chia pudding thicken in the refrigerator while the apples gently cook with warm spices until tender and aromatic. Spoon the pudding into jars or bowls, pile those golden spiced apples on top, and you have a cozy fall breakfast ready to enjoy.

Serve it chilled for a refreshing start to the morning, or let the spiced apples bring a little warmth to each bite. Whether you prepare it for busy weekday breakfasts, weekend brunch, or an autumn-inspired dessert, this Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding with Spiced Apples is a delicious way to welcome pumpkin season.

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~Recipe made in September 2026~

Looking for some inspiration?… For more Chia Recipes, click HERE! ; and for more Recipes with Apples, click HERE!

For Pumpkin Desserts Recipes, click HERE!

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Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding with Spiced Apples

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Creamy Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding topped with warm cinnamon-spiced apples is the cozy fall recipe you will want on repeat! Made with pumpkin, chia seeds, warm spices, and tender apples, this make-ahead breakfast is perfect for autumn mornings, meal prep, brunch, or a lighter fall dessert.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Bake / Cook Time 10 minutes mins

REFRIGERATE 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Autumn Baking

Cuisine Autumn Food

Servings 4

Ingredients

 

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PUMPKIN CHIA SEED PUDDING

• ▢ 1/2 cup (85 g) chia seeds (1/2 cup)
• ▢ 8 oz (225 g) vanilla bean yogurt (1 cup)
• ▢ 8.50 oz (240 g) almond milk (1 cup)
• ▢ 2.80 oz (80 g) maple syrup (1/4 cup)
• ▢ 4.25 oz (120 g) pumpkin purée (1/2 cup)
• ▢ 1 Tbsp (6 g) pumpkin pie spice (Homemade recipe HERE)
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

SPICED APPLE TOPPING

• ▢ 4 apples (Diced)
• ▢ 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• ▢ 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (Homemade recipe HERE)

Instructions

 

PUMPKIN CHIA SEED PUDDING PREPARATION

• In a medium sized bowl, mix all the chia pudding ingredients together until everything is well combined.

  Cover and place in the fridge to firm up for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  1/2 cup chia seeds, 8 oz vanilla bean yogurt, 8.50 oz almond milk, 2.80 oz maple syrup, 4.25 oz pumpkin purée, 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  

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SPICED APPLE TOPPING PREPARATION

• Meanwhile, sauté the diced apples in the coconut oil and pumpkin pie spice.
  4 apples, 2 Tbsp coconut oil, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  

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PLATE!

• Choose your favorite jars or cups. Add about 4 scoops of chia pudding and top with the spiced apples when you are ready to eat! Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please!

  NOTE: The chia pudding stays well on its own in the refrigerator covered up to 3 days.
  

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Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 4828IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 3mg

Keyword chia seeds, fall recipes, libby’s pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin pudding, Pumpkin Purée, pumpkin spice

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Book: The Great Big Pumpkin Cookbook by author Maggie Michalczyk. Recipe: Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Avec cette recette, je participe au Défi Culinaire mensuel du Bal du Livre crée et organisé par Alicia du blog Bal des Saveurs qui se tient tous les derniers Lundi du mois.

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Un pudding de chia ultra crémeux au potiron, couronné de pommes fondantes délicatement parfumées à la cannelle et aux épices. Une douceur d’automne gourmande et réconfortante, parfaite au petit-déjeuner comme au dessert!

La liste des participant(e)s au défi Culinaire du Bal du Livre…  C’est par ici:

1. Jackie du blog La Cuisine de Jackie avec 
2. Michelle du blog Plaisirs de la Maison avec
3. Irisa du blog Cuisine et couleurs avec 
4. Nessa du blog Baking with Nessa avec un Pudding de Chia au Potiron, Pommes Cannelle
5. Delphine du blog Oh, la Gourmande avec 
6. Isabelle du blog La cuisine d’ici et d’Isca avec 
7. Vanessa du blog Popote de Petit_Bohnium avec 
8. Natly du blog Une Cuisine pour Voozenoo avec 
9. Valérie du blog Les délices de Reinefeuille avec 
10. Virginie du blog Ça ne sent pas un peu le brulé là? avec 
11. Alicia du blog Bal des Saveurs avec

On se retrouve le mois prochain avec une recette d’un autre livre ou magasine. Bises, ~Nessa

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