Warm Chia Pudding with Cinnamon & Apple – Dessert in a Hoodie

Craving something warm, cosy, and sweet—but still want to feel smug about your nutritional choices? Enter the Warm Chia Pudding with Cinnamon & Apple: the solo dessert that eats like comfort food and behaves like health food.

It’s quick, it’s flexible, and you probably already have the ingredients. Plus, chia seeds are basically tiny nutritional overachievers—packed with fibre, protein, and omega-3s. And when you warm them up with apples and cinnamon? Instant winter magic.

🛒 Ingredients (for one happy belly):

2 tbsp chia seeds
½ cup milk (whatever you’ve got—dairy, almond, oat, etc.)
¼ apple, finely diced
Pinch of cinnamon

Optional but excellent: a drizzle of maple syrup or a blob of yoghurt on top.

🔥 Instructions – Warm, Stir, Enjoy

Microwave the apple and milk together in a mug or bowl for about 1 minute. The apple softens and infuses the milk with sweet flavour.
Stir in chia seeds and cinnamon. Give it a good mix.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, stirring once or twice. The chia seeds will do their magic and thicken everything into a creamy pudding.
Optional topping party: A few crushed nuts, a sprinkle of granola, or a spoonful of yoghurt wouldn’t hurt.

💡 Why This Dessert Works for Solo Winter Feasting

Warm & comforting – Perfect for nights when your toes are cold and your will to cook has left the chat.
Customisable – No apple? Use pear. No cinnamon? Try nutmeg. No patience? You’ll still be fine.
Nutrient-dense – Chia brings the fibre, plant-based protein, and omega-3s to the table, while apple adds vitamin C and a bit of sweetness.
One mug = one portion – No temptation to go back for “just one more spoon.”

🧠 Fun Nutrition Bits (because we like our dessert smart)

Chia seeds: Known for expanding and thickening up anything they touch, they help keep you full, support digestion, and sneak in nutrients while you’re not looking.
Apples: Classic source of fibre and antioxidants—plus they keep forever in the fridge, which is handy when you’re cooking for one.
Cinnamon: Not just for flavour—it helps balance blood sugar and adds a touch of winter spice.

🧊 Leftovers?

It keeps well in the fridge for 1–2 days, but honestly, you’ll probably polish it off before it gets that far. If it thickens too much, just stir in a splash more milk when reheating.

🔁 Mix It Up

Add a few raisins, sultanas, or a chopped date before microwaving.
Swap in mashed banana instead of apple for a naturally sweet variation.
Fancy pants version? Cook on the stovetop with a splash of vanilla and top with toasted coconut.

🥄 Perfect For:

A healthy post-dinner treat
A secretly-virtuous midnight snack
A warm and filling breakfast-for-dessert situation

💬 Ready to Reinvent Dessert?

Who says dessert has to be sugary, complicated, or shared? At Plan4One.com, we’re all about keeping it warm, easy, healthy-ish, and 100% yours.