Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Print Version)
Creamy oats with grated carrots, raisins, and warm spices make this breakfast feel like dessert.
# 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
# Preparation Steps:
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 fully 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, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert but fuels your whole morning with fiber and protein
- meal prep breakfast that actually gets better overnight
02 -
- Grate the carrots finely or you will have crunchy strings in your breakfast
- The oats continue softening so they are best within 3 to 4 days
03 -
- Toast the nuts beforehand for deeper flavor in every bite
- Double the recipe and meal prep for four days at once