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Carrot Protein Halwa

Classic gajar halwa lightened with milk and protein powder. 12 g of protein per serving, festive but sensible.

240

kcal

12g

protein

28g

carbs

9g

fat

Per serving · makes 4 · 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400 g carrots, grated
  • 400 ml low-fat milk
  • 30 g vanilla whey or plant protein
  • 3 tbsp jaggery, grated
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped almonds, 2 tsp ghee

Method

  1. 1.Heat ghee and saute the grated carrots 5 minutes.
  2. 2.Add the milk and simmer, stirring, until it is almost absorbed.
  3. 3.Add the jaggery and cardamom and cook until thick.
  4. 4.Take off the heat, cool slightly, then stir in the protein powder.
  5. 5.Fold in the almonds and serve warm.

Coach’s note

Add the protein powder off the heat, high heat makes whey clump and turn grainy.

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