This dessert is loaded with goodness and is delicious. It’s high in fibre, protein, magnesium, omega 3s, calcium in additional to having other nutrients within it. They’re high in antioxidants, The stewed apple can be served hot so that it’s just like a hot apple pie.
Ingredients
Chia pudding base
1⁄4 cup chia seeds
1/3-1/2 cup of almond milk/cashew milk or coconut milk (dilute coconut milk with water as it can be rick)
1/2 tspn vanilla powder – unsweetened
1/2 tspn cinnamon
1/4 tspn ground clove (optional)
1 tspn maple syrup (optional)
Apple Sauce
1 organic green or red apple
Water
Method
Chia Pudding Base
1. Place chia seeds in a bowl. Add spices, milk and maple syrup if required.
2. Pour mixture over the chia seeds and stir. Let stand for a minimum of 20 minutes. This can be done the night before and the chia seeds can be left to absorb the milk overnight, refrigerated.
Apple sauce
Peel, core and finely dice the apple. Place in small sauce pan with about 1 cup of water. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for about 5-8 minutes or until apples soften. Allow to cool slightly. Stir.
Spoon stewed apple onto chia pudding base. Mix through.
Serve as is, warm or with coconut yoghurt.
Enjoy, this is a delicious, nutritious and guilt free healthy treat!
