Walnut & Apple Chia Pudding with Collagen & Cardamom

Author: California Walnuts

This creamy chia pudding is topped with sweet, sautéed apples and crunchy California walnuts, and is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom, creating a cozy, feel good breakfast or snack.

Walnut & Apple Chia Pudding with Collagen & Cardamom
Yields3 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients:

Chia pudding 
 1 ¾ cups Coconut milk 
 1 cup California walnuts  
 1 cup Applesauce  
 3 tbsp Maple syrup  
 4 tbsp Collagen peptides  
 2 tsp Cinnamon  
 2 tsp Lemon juice 
 ¼ tsp Nutmeg 
 ½ tsp Cardamom  
 5 tbsp Chia seeds 
 ¼ cup California walnuts for garnish 
Sauteed apples 
 1 tbsp Coconut oil  
 2 Pazazz apples, peeled and chopped (can use Honeycrisp apples as a substitute)
 1 tbsp Lemon juice 
 2 tbsp Maple syrup  
 ½ cup California walnuts, chopped

Preparation:

1

In the base of your blender, combine all chia pudding ingredients except chia seeds and blend until smooth.

2

Pour creamy mixture into a container and whisk in chia seeds until fully incorporated. Set in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. 

3

Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the chopped apples and sauté for 5 minutes. Add ½ cup chopped walnuts, cinnamon, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Sauté until the apples become tender and start to caramelize, about 3-5 more minutes.

4

Serve your chia pudding with the caramelized apples and walnuts on top.

Nutrition Facts

3 servings

Serving size

1 cup


Amount per serving
Calories445
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g48%
Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 25mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 18g

Calcium 100mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 400mg9%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.