Sometimes, after a killer workout all I crave is dessert, tell me please that this doesn’t happen only to me? Sometimes, all I want is carbs, but we all know that a high calorie dessert as good as it taste is not the best post workout recovery meal, how sad…. So, this weekend I was on a mission to create a “hybrid”; as of now one of the desserts that I constantly crave is the carrot souffle. And by all means carrot souffle still sounds healthy to me, it has carrots, no? But to actually be able to enjoy it after a nice workout, guilt free and to get some benefits out of it, sounds even better for me! Thats why I have created this Protein Carrot Souffle, with a total of 16 grams of protein per serving, now how is that for a workout recovery dessert?
Ingredients:
- 5 medium carrots, peeled
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 stick of margarine
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp vanilla protein powder (I used Sun Warrior)
- 1 tsp baking powder
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Boil the carrots until very tender, drain and transfer to a mixing bowl. While the carrots are still warm, using an electric mixer beat them with sugar, followed by the vanilla extract, baking powder and cinnamon. Add the eggs one at a time, the flour, protein powder and margarine. Transfer the mixture into four creme brulee ramekins. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the oven and let the souffle cool completely before serving. Serve with whipped cream.
Now, I am not saying that this is the most healthy dessert, it still has some sugar but if you look at the amount per serving its not that much, and there is less than one tablespoon of flour per serving! You can’t detect the protein in the souffle, it tastes amazing, very smooth and silky, and there are so many flavors that compliment each other so nice, the vanilla and the cinnamon, the natural sweetness of the carrots with the whipped cream, and all these packed with 16 grams of protein! Definitely a winner dessert that can be enjoyed as a snack, or served after a dinner party, your guest won’t even suspect that they are eating a healthier version that is very waist friendly! Try it for yourself, but be aware it is addictive, once you taste it you will find yourself buying carrots in bulk!!! 
Enjoy,
Catalina
No you’re not alone! I tend to crave something on the sweet side after a workout. I usually just have a smoothie. It’s amazing how much sweetness carrots can add to a recipe. I love the single servings. Looks delicious!!
I always crave something sweet after a work out–usually something chocolate and peanut buttery. But, I think I’m going to crave this souffle after my work out today!
Chocolate & PB is great after a good workout
This is beautiful; however, I try to avoid carrots because they are higher in carbs than other veggies. Do you think this would work with other veggies?
I haven’t tried it with other veggies, but I will let you know after more experiments in my kitchen! What would you like to use instead of carrots?
I didn’t have anything specific in mind, Catalina, just not carrots. So if you’re successful with anything else I’d love to know. Have a great day!
This looks so delicious and yummy.. hey it has carrots in it, it can’t be that bad. Love that the sugar amount is less per serving.
I usually crave something salty after a workout, but if someone put this in front of me I definitely wouldn’t turn it down!
This is a very creative protein-packed snack, Catalina! Who would have thought to put protein powder into a souffle? Well, you, obviously, so brilliant!
I’m really tempted to try this, but I’ve never had a souffle before!
Hi Sam, let me know if you give it a try, its really easy to make and it taste amazing!
This is definitely one of the healthiest souffles I have seen – delicious and filled with awesome carrot cake flavour
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Looks wonderful. The texture and presentation are beautiful!
Thanks Leslie!
I love carrots, so the upside of this cake with protein sounds great!
Great idea! Love carrot cake, too… does it have a similar taste?
Yes, it does, just much lighter!
Catalina, this looks so moist and wonderful!!!
Thank you!
Very healthy dessert indeed. I love that we can still enjoy dessert while our workout doesn’t go waste. I can’t believe souffle can be healthier and nutritious.
Yay!
LOL me too, but I am so glad that I made it work, and it still taste good, while being healthy!
Just stumbled across your blog, and your first recipe is almost my food heaven. I used to experiment with protein powders but always had bad results. I can’t wait to give ths a go though.
Hi David, I am very glad that you liked the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try!
Oh man, these look amazing!!!
I used to feel I’m the only one who wants to eat dessert after a workout!! Lol. You’ve got us quite the treat! LOVE it. I know I’ll make it when I have that craving.
If I got dessert like this after sweating it out at the gym, I might actually go once and a while! Talk about motivation
Oh, I like the suggestion of serving this to guests! I’m going to try it. I’m always interested in trying protein packed ANYTHING and this looks flavorful!