Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats layered with carrots, raisins, and warm spices for a comforting breakfast ready when you wake up.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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:
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 container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir oats thoroughly. Add a splash more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve chilled, optionally topped with extra nuts, cinnamon, or yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Breakfast is waiting for you before you have even had your first sip of coffee
- It tastes like dessert but powers you through until lunch without any afternoon crashes
02 -
- The carrots might look slightly overwhelming at first but they soften beautifully and almost disappear into the oats
- These keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days so you can meal prep without any worries
03 -
- Grate your carrots finely so they almost dissolve into the oats instead of staying in distinct shreds
- Warm your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to really wake up their flavors