Carrot Cake Chia Pudding (Printable Version)
Creamy, spiced chia pudding with grated carrots, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect make-ahead breakfast or healthy dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
02 - 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
03 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
04 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
→ Add-ins & Toppings
10 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
11 - 1/3 cup raisins
12 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
13 - Optional: extra grated carrot, Greek yogurt, or whipped cream for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Stir in grated carrots and chia seeds, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution of seeds throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent chia seeds from clumping together.
04 - After chilling, stir pudding again. If texture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
06 - Divide pudding into serving glasses or bowls. Top with extra grated carrot, nuts, coconut, Greek yogurt, or whipped cream as desired.
07 - Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but powers you through the morning with protein and healthy fats
- Make it Sunday night and wake up to breakfast already waiting for you
02 -
- Stirring after thirty minutes prevents chia seeds from clumping into gelatinous blobs
- Freshly grated carrots beat pre shredded ones every single time for texture and flavor
03 -
- Grate carrots on the finest side of your box grater for the smoothest texture
- Let the mixture sit on the counter for 10 minutes before the first fridge stir to help seeds start absorbing liquid