Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Print Version)
Creamy overnight oats with warm carrot cake flavors, packed with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying breakfast.
# 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 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 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 -
- Tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to protein and fiber
- Makes busy mornings feel like you treated yourself without any morning effort
02 -
- Grating carrots the night before can make them release too much liquid and become mushy, so grate them fresh right before mixing
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so texture is perfect around 8 to 12 hours but gets very soft by 24 hours
03 -
- Use the finest grater setting so the carrots almost melt into the oats rather than having obvious carrot pieces
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them for deeper flavor throughout