Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with carrot cake flavors - cinnamon, nutmeg, carrots, raisins, and nuts. Prepare the night before for effortless mornings.
# 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. Stir everything thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, allowing oats to soften and flavors to meld together.
04 - 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 Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to the fiber and protein combo
- You can meal prep it in under 10 minutes and wake up to breakfast already waiting for you
02 -
- Do not skip the salt, it is what keeps the flavors from falling flat
- The texture thickens up significantly overnight, so if you prefer thinner oats, add extra milk before refrigerating
03 -
- Grate your carrots on the finer side of your box grater so they almost dissolve into the oats
- Warm your jar in the microwave for 30 seconds if you cannot do cold breakfast