Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
A wholesome breakfast combining comforting carrot cake flavors with creamy overnight oats for an effortless morning.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir oats well and 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
- Takes five minutes the night before and no cooking required
02 -
- Grate the carrots finely so they blend seamlessly into the oats rather than sitting in large chunks
- The raisins need those full 8 hours to plump up properly and release their sweetness
03 -
- Use the finest grater setting for your carrots so they practically disappear into the oats
- Mason jars work best because you can shake them instead of dirtying a spoon