Description
A creamy, high-protein chia pudding that captures the flavor of classic carrot cake. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons (36 g) chia seeds
- 1/2 cup (about 55 g) finely grated carrot
- 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A small pinch of fine salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, add almond milk and protein powder. Whisk until smooth and fully dissolved.
- Add chia seeds, grated carrot, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and all the spices. Stir well to combine.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thick and pudding-like.
- Before serving, stir once more and add a splash of almond milk if desired for a thinner consistency.
Notes
- Optional toppings include chopped walnuts, raisins, or shredded coconut.
- Use finely grated carrot for a smoother texture.
- Can be made with any milk, including dairy-based.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For extra creaminess, sub 1/4 cup of almond milk with yogurt or coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
