Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats infused with carrot cake flavors, featuring fresh carrots, warm spices, raisins, and crunchy nuts for a wholesome morning treat.
# 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 Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated 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 to achieve your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Tastes like having cake for breakfast but keeps you full until lunch
- Prep once and breakfast is waiting when you wake up
02 -
- Grate your carrots finely or you will end up with crunchy bits that feel out of place
- The oats continue softening in the fridge so do not worry if they seem slightly loose on day one
03 -
- Double the batch on Sunday and you are set for the work week
- Use wide mouth jars for easier stirring and eating straight from the container