Pumpkin Apple Chia Porridge

This warm and cozy Pumpkin Apple Chia Porridge is the ultimate fall breakfast! Bursting with spiced pumpkin flavor, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s a breakfast that feels like a hug in a bowl. Make it ahead on the weekend and enjoy it all week for an easy, nourishing start to your day! This recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop for ultimate convenience.

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With the first hint of fall, I dove head first into this cozy breakfast. The combination of pumpkin and apple welcomed me with open arms! My Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake still remains a reader favorite, and I’ve been finding every excuse to work pumpkin into more recipes. That inspired me to create a warm chia pudding variation perfect for the season. This is another fall-inspired addition to my collection of apple recipes that celebrate seasonal flavors while keeping breakfast nourishing and comforting.

 As a nutritionist, I love adding chia seeds to my recipes. They bring extra fiber, healthy fats, and protein, and they pair beautifully with so many flavors! If you love experimenting with chia, you can find even more ideas in my chia seed recipes collection. This fall, I swapped my usual chia pudding routine for this Pumpkin Apple Chia Porridge, which you can make easily in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. 

Stovetop Variation

• Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and stir in chia seeds. Cook until thickened.
• Combine coconut milk, pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup in a medium saucepan.

Tips for Success

• Avoid adding chia seeds before pressure cooking in the Instant Pot; they work best added after cooking.
• If the Instant Pot shows a burn warning, reduce heat slightly or use the stovetop method.
• Don’t skip the sitting time after adding chia seeds; it helps the porridge reach the perfect creamy texture.

What You’ll Love

This porridge is creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with fall flavors! Chopped pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top adds extra warmth and crunch. It’s perfect for a mid-morning snack or a comforting breakfast on a crisp day!

Serving, Storing, and Reheating

Reheat: Microwave or warm gently on the stovetop until heated through.

Serve: Top with chopped pecans, extra cinnamon, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container. Porridge lasts up to 2 weeks, making meal prep easy!

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Pumpkin Apple Chia Pudding

By Amy Rains

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

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This creamy bowl of goodness is reminiscent of oatmeal without the grains! Packed with healthy fats, and protein for a simple hearty breakfast. The pumpkin taste is so perfect for fall. 

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 13.5 oz Cans of full fat coconut milk
• ▢ 1 14 oz can of pumpkin puree
• ▢ 1/2 cup chia seeds
• ▢ 3 tbsp maple syrup
• ▢ 1 large apple*, (diced)
• ▢ 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ▢ 2 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ 1/2 tsp sea salt
• ▢ 1/2 cup diced roasted pecans for serving

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Instructions 

For the Instant Pot:

• Place coconut milk, pumpkin, apple, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and sea salt into the instant pot. Give the mixture a quick stir and secure the lid. Select manual or pressure, and cook on high pressure for one minute.
• Use a quick release, and once steam is released remove the lid. Stir in the chia seeds and let sit for about 15 minutes.
• Serve warm with additional cinnamon and chopped pecans.

For the stovetop:

• Stir together coconut milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, apples, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and sea salt over medium high heat. Whisk together for 4-5 minutes until mixture beings to bubble, then add in chia seeds.
• Reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes, remove from heat. Serve warm and top with pecans and additional cinnamon.
• Recipe can be refrigerated and re-heated with each individual use.

Notes

*I use honey crisp apples in this recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 163mg, Potassium: 359mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 43IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 101mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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