Overnight Apple Chia Pudding with Creamy Greek Yogurt and Cinnamon
By Emma Collins
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
Make this overnight apple chia pudding when mornings need breakfast ready from the fridge. Greek yogurt, applesauce, milk, cinnamon, and chia seeds set into a thick, creamy spoonable pudding, with fresh diced apple and nuts adding optional crunch at serving.
Whisk Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, milk, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract or lemon zest until smooth. The yogurt supplies the thick base, applesauce brings apple flavor and moisture, and milk gives the chia room to absorb liquid. Honey or maple syrup adds a small touch of sweetness. Stir in the chia only after the base is smooth, so the seeds disperse through every spoonful.
After 30 seconds of whisking, let the mixture stand for 5 minutes and whisk once more before refrigerating. It is ready when the seeds have bloomed and the mixture looks thick and creamy rather than loose. The common problem is clumps settling at the bottom; the second whisk before chilling is the source’s fix. Use a bowl large enough to whisk without spilling. Chill at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Serve it cold after a quick stir, with diced apple, nuts, and extra honey if wanted. For make-ahead breakfasts, portion it into jars or keep the covered bowl in the refrigerator; add crunchy toppings only at serving so they do not turn soft. The chilled pudding remains ready for easy morning portions.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Busy mornings are easier because five minutes of prep and an overnight chill leave two ready-to-eat breakfast portions waiting in the refrigerator.
- Families can make a larger batch because the mixture can chill in individual jars or a covered bowl, making weekday portions straightforward.
- The apple-and-cinnamon profile suits people who prefer a familiar breakfast flavor, while unsweetened applesauce provides the fruit character without extra preparation.
- Texture-conscious eaters get a creamy pudding base, then can add diced apple and nuts just before serving for a firmer, crunchy contrast.
- Flexible pantry choices help when groceries vary, since the source allows honey or maple syrup, vanilla or lemon zest, and several milk options.
- Leftover-friendly planning works well because the pudding stores for four to five days, while toppings stay separate until each portion is served.
Ingredients
- •4 tbsp chia seeds
- •1 cup Greek yogurt
- •0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- •0.5 cup milk (any kind)
- •2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- •0.5 tsp cinnamon
- •1 tsp vanilla extract or lemon zest
- •fresh diced apple (optional topping)
- •nuts (optional topping)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, milk, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract or lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Stir in the chia seeds.
- 3
Whisk for 30 seconds to break up clumps.
- 4
Let the mixture rest on the counter for 5 minutes.
- 5
Give the mixture one final quick whisk before chilling.
- 6
Pour the mixture into serving jars or cover the bowl.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, until fully thickened into a creamy pudding consistency.
- 8
Stir the pudding before serving to ensure creaminess.
- 9
Top with fresh diced apples, nuts, honey, and any other desired additions, then serve cold.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
293
Protein
16g
Fat
9g
Carbs
38g
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