Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy spiced oats with grated carrots, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts for a nutritious morning meal.

# What's Needed:

→ Oat Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt alternative
04 - 2/3 cup freshly grated carrots
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Add-ins & Toppings

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
14 - Extra grated carrots, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, thoroughly combine the oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrots, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
02 - Gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut if using. Ensure mix-ins are evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover container tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld properly.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash of additional milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
05 - Divide the oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top generously with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired. Serve chilled.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
  • Takes five minutes the night before and saves your morning
02 -
  • The oats soften significantly overnight, so do not worry if the mixture looks thick initially
  • Freshly grated carrots release more moisture than store-bought shredded ones, creating the perfect creamy texture
03 -
  • Use the large holes on your box grater for the best carrot texture
  • Let the oats sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating if you prefer them less cold

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