Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats infused with warm carrot cake spices, sweet carrots, and crunchy walnuts. Prep in minutes, enjoy tomorrow.
# 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
# Directions:
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 combine all ingredients evenly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed for 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 for hours
- Prep once and wake up to a ready-made morning meal that actually feels special
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- The oats will continue softening the longer they sit, so if you prefer some texture, eat them within 24 to 48 hours
- Grating carrots on the fine side of your box grater makes all the difference between obvious vegetable bits and seamless flavor incorporation
03 -
- Grate your carrots the night before and store them in a sealed container to save time during prep
- Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier stirring and cleaning