Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with carrots, warm spices, and nuts - a dessert-inspired breakfast ready overnight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
→ 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 until well combined and 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
- Prep it in five minutes the night before and wake up to breakfast waiting
02 -
- Grate your carrots finely, or you'll end up with crunchy raw vegetable bits instead of seamless sweetness
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so if you prefer some chew, eat them closer to the 8-hour mark
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars for easier stirring and no awkward spoon maneuvering in the morning
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them for deeper flavor