This carrot cake chia pudding is a cozy, flavorful way to start the day. With warm spices and a rich, cake-like taste, it’s basically breakfast that feels like dessert.
![Carrot Cake Chia Pudding...with 12 grams of protein per serving WITHOUT the use of any protein powders! [vegan]](https://www.simplyquinoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/carrot-cake-chia-pudding-4.webp)
With Easter only a few days away, I'm pretty much obsessing over all the things on Pinterest. How are people so insanely creative?! From cute bunny cupcakes to dirt cakes, to birds nest cookies (oh wait…I made a version of those for you!), to literally the most adorable tablescapes and decorations I've ever seen. Yep, pretty much in DIY heaven here, minus the fact that I could never make anything like this on my own.
We're not doing anything special for Easter this year. Since we were just home in Vermont this past weekend, we're not going to see my parents and Matt's family lives out in Denver, so I think it's going to just be the three of us. Matt and I booked afternoon massages, we'll probably go to brunch somewhere in the neighborhood and most likely spend the evening snuggled up on the couch watching movies. (btw…seen any good movies lately? we'd love some suggestions!)
Even though it won't be a big family affair this year, I've still been dreaming up Easter-themed recipes for you to try. Tuesday it was Birds Nest Cookies, today it's Carrot Cake Chia Pudding and Sunday it's going to be Quinoa + Coconut Crusted French Toast. I realize those are all on the sweeter side of things, so if you're looking for something savory to serve with your meal, you could try my Quinoa Wild Rice Salad or the Garlic + Herb Mushroom Quinoa!
Instead of making you an actual cake (have one of those already if you're interested!), I I wanted to make something you could enjoy for breakfast that still gives you that sweet, dessert-for-breakfast vibe. Enter… this carrot cake chia pudding.
Just like my vanilla version, the ingredient list is simple: quinoa, carrots, chia + hemp seeds, cinnamon and coconut milk. And since we all seem to be big fans of the breakfast-disguised-as-dessert recipes, this is yet another one that will make you feel like you're eating something decadent.
(ps I added chopped dates to mine for some sweetness, but that's totally optional)
It makes for a delicious breakfast with very minimal efforts because I know when it comes to making breakfast, there are definitely a few areas where we all get stuck:
- you have no time
- you want something simple
- you don't want to use protein powders (or make eggs)
- you want something sweet
Luckily, this carrot cake chia pudding hits on all four. You make it the night ahead so you can literally just grab it from the fridge and go. It's less than 10 ingredients, most of which I bet you already have in your pantry.
![CARROT CAKE CHIA PUDDING...high protein, high fiber and less than 10 ingredients! It makes the ULTIMATE breakfast treat! [vegan]](https://www.simplyquinoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/carrot-cake-chia-pudding-5.jpg)
Your turn…
What's the one thing you struggle most with when it comes to breakfast? Let me know in the comments and I'll work on creating new breakfast recipes that fit your needs. For me it used to be about the time, but now I'm much more focused on keeping things as simple as possible. Excited to hear what you have to say!
xx Alyssa
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- High Protein Vanilla Chia Pudding
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High Protein Carrot Cake Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup grated carrots
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup lite coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water if you use only 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Optional add-ins: turmeric medicinal mushrooms, chopped dates, maple syrup, etc.
- Toppings: sliced banana grated carrot, chopped dates, walnuts
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a jar and stir together (minus toppings). Tighten lid and place chia pudding in the fridge to set, at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Remove and top with desired toppings. Enjoy!
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