Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable version)

Creamy oats infused with carrot cake flavors - carrots, warm spices, raisins, and nuts. Prep the night before for a wholesome morning meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated and spices are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Waking up to breakfast thats already waiting for you feels like winning the morning before its even started
  • The texture becomes this perfect pudding-like creaminess that hot oatmeal just cant achieve
02 -
  • The first time I made these, I used large carrot shreds and they stayed crunchy, not unpleasant, but definitely not what I was going for
  • These actually keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, so double the batch and save yourself time
03 -
  • Grate your carrots using the small holes on your box grater for the best texture
  • If your jar seems too full before refrigerating, transfer to a larger container since oats expand as they soak

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