Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Dessert-inspired breakfast with creamy oats, carrots, raisins, and warm cinnamon spices
# What's Needed:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
→ 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 Make It:
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 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- Waking up to breakfast thats waiting for you feels like a tiny luxury
- Its basically dessert disguised as something nutritious
02 -
- Grate the carrots finely or youll be chewing on weird chunks in the morning
- The texture improves significantly after a full night in the fridge
03 -
- Use the finest grater setting you have for the carrots
- Toast the nuts beforehand for deeper flavor