Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable View)
Creamy oats with carrot cake flavors - carrots, cinnamon, raisins, and nuts for a wholesome morning meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Prepare:
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. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed and the oats are fully submerged in the liquid.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert but fuels you like a champion morning meal
- Prep once and wake up to breakfast waiting for you
02 -
- The carrots might taste slightly raw at first but they soften beautifully overnight
- These oats keep for up to 3 days in the fridge so you can meal prep like a boss
03 -
- Grate your carrots by hand instead of using food processor for better texture
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them