Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
A wholesome breakfast blending creamy oats, shredded carrots, warm spices, and sweet raisins for a satisfying morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
04 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Spices & Flavor
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 tsp ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tbsp raisins
13 - 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness and nutrition)
→ Toppings (optional)
14 - Additional chopped nuts
15 - Shredded coconut
16 - A dollop of Greek yogurt
17 - Drizzle of maple syrup
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, grated carrots, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated.
02 - Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices throughout the mixture.
03 - Fold in chopped nuts, raisins, and chia seeds if using. Ensure ingredients are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add additional milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
06 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with additional nuts, shredded coconut, Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Youll feel like youre eating dessert for breakfast while actually getting a wholesome, protein-packed start to your day
- The prep takes literally five minutes the night before, saving precious morning time
02 -
- Grate your carrots finely rather than using large shreds, because big pieces can make the texture unpleasant and distract from the creamy consistency
- These will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days, so I always make double batches to cover half my work week
03 -
- Toasting your nuts in a dry pan for three minutes before adding them brings out their natural oils and makes the entire dish taste exponentially more expensive
- If you want it to taste even more like actual carrot cake, add one fourth teaspoon of cloves and one tablespoon of shredded coconut to the spice mixture