Apple crumble chia pudding with stewed apples, caramel & crunchy granola

by Metropol | May 27, 2026 8:33 am

This recipe for apple crumble chia pudding with all the lashings from Canterbury-based Good Puddings, is giving us ‘dessert-for-breakfast’ energy. “All the cosy apple crumble vibes, but layered into a creamy chia pudding you can prep ahead and keep in the fridge,” founder Laura says. Good Puddings was a 2025 winner in the Outstanding Food Producer Awards.

Serves: 2-3 | Prep time: 10 minutes (plus chill time)

Ingredients:

Chia pudding

• 6 Tbsp Good Puddings Apple Crumble Chia Mix
• 1 1/3 cups milk of choice (oat or dairy work especially well here)

Stewed apples

• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• 1–2 Tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup or brown sugar

To layer

• Crunchy granola
• Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade – to make your own, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan, boil without stirring until amber, then remove from heat. Carefully stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream, 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla.)

Method:

1. Make the chia pudding
   Add the Good Puddings Apple Crumble Chia Mix and milk to a bowl or jar. Stir well, wait 2 minutes, then stir again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
2. Stew the apples
   Add the diced apples, water, and cinnamon to a small saucepan. Cook gently over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes until soft and jammy. Stir through the sweetener if using, then set aside to cool.
3. Layer it up
   Spoon chia pudding into jars or glasses. Add a layer of stewed apples, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of granola.
4. Repeat & finish
   Repeat the layers until full, finishing with extra granola and a final drizzle of caramel just before serving.

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Serving tips

• Add yoghurt between layers for extra creaminess
• Warm the stewed apples slightly before serving for peak comfort-food vibes
• Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or an easy dessert that feels a bit indulgent, cosy, crunchy, creamy and just sweet enough.

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