Carrot Cake Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is a fantastic breakfast option! Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, full of fiber, iron, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus. These seeds may be small but they are mighty! They will keep you fuller longer, help regulate your blood sugar and even provide a great source of protein.

I have been eating this carrot cake chia pudding on repeat for an entire month now but if you are looking for something a bit more chocolatey I have still got you covered! Try this Mocha Chia Pudding or Peanut Butter Cup Chia Pudding.

This carrot cake chia pudding is vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and packed with fiber and nutrients. It’s the perfect way to start your day!

What is Chia Pudding?

Chia Pudding is similar to overnight oatmeal. When chia seeds sit in liquid they absorb the liquid and grow to form a pudding-like gel substance. I know that probably doesn’t sound wonderful but I promise, it is freaking delicious! You can make incredibly decadent breakfast parfaits or chocolatey dessert puddings with just a couple of super nutritious ingredients!

This carrot cake chia pudding is a mixture of all my favorite carrot cake add-ins!

Ingredients for Chia Pudding:

This breakfast pudding could not be any easier to make, just grab all your ingredients, pop them in a bowl together and give in a good stir! What you’ll need:

milk: I like to use almond milk or coconut milk

chia seeds

maple syrup: or honey, coconut sugar, or sweetener you prefer

vanilla: vanilla extract, powder or vanilla bean will work

cinnamon: optional but encouraged!

carrot: use a box grater or food processor shred your carrot

raisins

walnuts

pineapple

Healthy Dessert Recipe

The chia seeds need to sit in liquid for 2-4 hours before they have absorbed enough liquid to make a thick pudding. For that reason, I like to make my chia pudding the night before and store it in a mason jar or airtight bowl. To make carrot cake chia pudding mix together your milk, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and carrots until well combined.

If you want to make a parfait like I have pictured, save your raisins, walnuts, and pineapple until your pudding is ready. Once your pudding is ready, layer a cup with some carrot cake chia pudding, a layer of raisins, walnuts, and pineapple, add more chia pudding on top of that and then top with some almond milk whipped cream for good measure! This is the perfect healthy dessert recipe!

This chia pudding seriously tastes exactly like carrot cake but it is nutritious enough to kick off your day with! It is full of fiber, vitamins, healthy fat, fruits, and veggies. Breakfast does not get more delicious than this!

Healthy Recipes:

Carrot Cake Chia Pudding

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