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Chia pudding with yogurt, grated carrot, maple drizzle, and chopped walnuts on a white plate.
Anne Newgent

The Ultimate High-Protein Carrot Cake Chia Pudding (4 Ways)

This creamy carrot cake chia pudding combines warm spices, crunchy walnuts, and sweet raisins into a high-protein breakfast that's perfect for meal prep and totally guilt-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chia Pudding Base
  • 0.25 cup black chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice adjust to taste
  • 3 tbsp freshly shredded carrot
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnut pieces
  • 0.25 cup chopped dates or raisins
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground cardamom
  • 0.25 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.125 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative for each serving
  • 1 tsp maple syrup for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp additional walnuts, dates, or shredded carrots for garnish

Method
 

  1. Chop the dates into small pieces and freshly grate the carrot.
  2. In a large bowl, mix almond milk, chia seeds, shredded carrot, maple syrup, sea salt, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, vanilla, almond extract, chopped dates or raisins, and walnuts. Stir well.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly into two containers or mason jars.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to form a pudding texture.
  5. Top with Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative, a drizzle of maple syrup, and extra garnish like walnuts, dates, or shredded carrot. Serve chilled.

Notes

For extra protein, try mixing in cottage cheese, quinoa and hemp seeds, protein powder, or nut butter depending on your dietary needs.
You can freeze single portions for meal prep. Just thaw overnight in the fridge.
To reduce sugar, substitute maple syrup with monk fruit or stevia. Clumpy pudding? Stir well during the first 10 minutes after mixing.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 320 | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Carbohydrates: 35g | Fiber: 10g | Sugars: 14g | Protein: 12g | Omega-3s: 4.8g | Sodium: 190mg
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional values are estimates and may differ based on the specific brands and ingredients you use. For the most accurate results, calculate nutrition using your preferred nutrition calculator and exact ingredient quantities.