Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Dessert-inspired breakfast with comforting carrot cake flavors, creamy oats, and wholesome ingredients.
# What You 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.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a champion
- Meal prep so easy you can do it half asleep
02 -
- Grate those carrots finely or you will end up with weird crunchy bits
- The oats continue softening so eat within 3 days for best texture
03 -
- Use the side of your box grater with the smallest holes for perfectly textured carrots
- Double the recipe and meal prep for four days straight