Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Wholesome breakfast featuring creamy oats infused with carrot cake flavors, warm spices, and sweet raisins.

# 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 It:

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 evenly mixed and spices are well distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar 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 reach your preferred consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert but happens to be packed with fiber and protein
  • Breakfast is literally waiting for you when you wake up
  • The carrots get soft and sweet overnight like magic
02 -
  • Grate the carrots finely because big shreds can make the texture weird and chunky
  • The mixture will look too liquid at first but the oats drink up everything overnight
  • These keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge so you can meal prep like a champion
03 -
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them for way more flavor
  • Use the smallest holes on your grater so the carrots practically melt into the oats
  • Let the jars sit on the counter for 10 minutes before eating if straight from the fridge

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