Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oatmeal infused with carrot cake spices, grated carrots, nuts, and raisins for a wholesome morning meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins
07 - 2/3 cup grated carrot
08 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
09 - 1/4 cup raisins
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - Pinch of ground ginger
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
14 - Extra Greek yogurt
15 - Shredded coconut
16 - Chopped nuts
17 - Drizzle of maple syrup
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Add grated carrot, chopped nuts, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix completely until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6–8 hours, to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and soften properly.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash of milk if the mixture appears too thick for your preference.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with extra yogurt, coconut, nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of carrot cake without turning on your oven or washing a single pan
- The oats soften into this incredibly creamy texture while the carrots stay sweet and slightly crunchy
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- The chia seeds will continue absorbing liquid overnight, so if you prefer a looser consistency, add another splash of milk in the morning
- Grating the carrot finely makes it practically disappear into the oats while larger shreds provide more texture
03 -
- Grate your carrots the night before and store them in the fridge to make morning prep even faster
- Double the batch on Sunday and you have breakfast sorted for half the work week