Saffron Rose Water Chia Pudding with Warm Apple Compote
This exotic saffron rose water chia pudding with warm apple compote is vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Chia Pudding
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or other non-dairy milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon saffron ground into powder + 2 teaspoons hot water (see note)
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Apple Compote
- 1 apple cored and diced
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon/lime juice
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons pistachios
Instructions
- Chia Pudding: Combine the chia seeds with water, coconut milk, rosewater, and cardamom, stir a few times, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to gel.
- Mix saffron with hot water in a small cup until dissolved. Pour over the chia pudding with the maple syrup and stir to combine.
- Apple Compote: As the chia pudding thickens, add the diced apple to a small pot over medium heat, pour a splash of water, cover, and let it cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Season with coconut sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom, stir, and let it cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- To Assemble: Layer the chia pudding with apple compote, sprinkle with pistachios if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
If you don't have saffron, you can use 1/2 teaspoon turmeric instead. The taste will be different, but you will get a beautiful yellow hue and its incredible anti-inflammatory health benefits!