Caramelised Apples Chia Pudding

• 350 ml oat milk
• 4 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla powder

For the apple crunch

• 2 apples or pears, peaches, persimmons or plums
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 35h hazelnuts, chopped
• 35g pumpkin seeds
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Toppings:

• 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
• 1/2 cup granola of your choice

Instructions

• In a bowl, mix together the milk, chia seeds and vanilla. Whisk once every minute for the first 5 mins to prevent any clumps. Then stir twice more at 5 min intervals before leaving to thicken.
• For the apple crunch, chop the apples into small pieces, discarding the core and squeeze over the lemon juice. Melt the coconut oil and maple syrup in a pan over a medium-low heat. Add the hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and salt, and cook for about 5 mins, stirring every now and then. Scoop the nuts towards the side of the pan, then add the apples and spices. Fry for 4 mins, stirring until the apples are golden and warm but still have a little bite.
• Divide the chia-oat pudding evenly between four jars. Top with 2 tablespoons of granola, 1/4 of the apples and top with 2 tablespoons of coconut yogurt.
• Drizzle with a touch more maple syrup and a sprinkle of granola if desired!