Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)
Dessert-inspired breakfast with oats, carrots, and warm spices ready overnight.
# 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 Prepare:
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 until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are fully integrated and spices are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like eating cake for breakfast but with enough protein to actually power you through until lunch
- Five minutes of evening prep means you get to sleep in an extra ten minutes because breakfast is already waiting
02 -
- The first time I made this I forgot to add enough liquid and woke up to cement—don't be afraid to add another splash of milk in the morning if yours looks too thick
- Grating the carrots finely is absolutely crucial because big chunks stay crunchy and weird in the soft oats
03 -
- Grate your carrots the night before and store them in a sealed container to cut down morning prep time even more
- Warm the jar for 30 seconds in the microwave if you prefer hot oats—though the cold version is strangely perfect on warm mornings