Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Dessert-inspired breakfast with grated carrots, warm spices, and creamy oats. Prepare the night before for an effortless morning.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
→ Fruits & Vegetables
04 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
05 - 1/4 cup raisins
→ Sweetener & Spices
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - Pinch of salt
# How-to Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are properly mixed and spices are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed for your preferred consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert but keeps you full until lunch with 11 grams of protein per serving
- Prep everything in 10 minutes the night before and wake up to breakfast waiting for you
02 -
- The texture thickens significantly overnight so dont worry if it looks too liquid at first
- Freshly grated carrots make a huge difference, pre shredded ones from the bag taste weird and metallic
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them, it creates this incredible warmth throughout the whole jar
- Grate extra carrots and store them in the fridge so you can throw these together in under 5 minutes on busy nights