This whole wheat chocolate, orange, and carrot pudding is a rich and indulgent dessert that cleverly incorporates healthy ingredients. The combination of bitter cocoa with the zesty freshness of orange and the natural sweetness of carrots creates a complex flavor profile that’s both satisfying and surprisingly refreshing. Enhanced with a touch of spices like cinnamon and ginger, each bite offers a warm, aromatic experience that complements the deep chocolate taste.
Why You’ll Love This: This pudding is perfect for those who appreciate a dessert that’s not only delicious but also offers nutritional benefits. The use of whole wheat flour and carrots adds fiber, while the orange provides a burst of vitamin C. The result is a dessert that’s hearty and filling, yet still feels like a decadent treat. Plus, the addition of nuts introduces a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the moist texture of the pudding.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for gatherings where you want to impress with a sophisticated dessert that’s also mindful of health, this pudding is great for family dinners, holiday celebrations, or potluck gatherings. It’s especially perfect for occasions during the fall and winter when the warm spices can be truly appreciated.
Decoration Tips:
- Drizzle a homemade orange glaze over the top for a glossy finish that enhances the citrus flavor. Simply mix icing sugar with orange juice and a pinch of turmeric for a vibrant and flavorful topping.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of grated orange zest and a few crushed walnuts or pecans for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance the rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 100 grams of muscovado sugar
- 80 ml of oil
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- Juice and zest of 1 large orange
- 150 ml of almond milk (or regular milk)
- A handful of chopped nuts
- Optional: vanilla essence, cinnamon powder, ginger powder
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, orange zest, and sugar.
- Add the oil, orange juice, and warm almond milk to the dry ingredients and mix until well integrated.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts last to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 40-44 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Optional Glaze:
- Mix 1/2 cup of icing sugar with orange juice and a pinch of turmeric, adjusting the amount of juice to achieve the desired consistency for drizzling.
Enjoy this extraordinary whole wheat chocolate, orange, and carrot pudding, a dessert that truly satisfies with every moist and flavorful bite!
