Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats with carrot cake flavors, featuring warm spices, nuts, and natural sweetness for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins

07 - 2/3 cup grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
08 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
09 - 1/4 cup raisins
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
12 - Pinch of ground ginger
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

14 - Extra Greek yogurt
15 - Shredded coconut
16 - Chopped nuts
17 - Drizzle of maple syrup

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl or large jar. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrot, chopped nuts, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix completely until spices and mix-ins are evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for a minimum of 6-8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and soften to a creamy consistency.
04 - Remove from refrigerator and stir thoroughly. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Portion the overnight oats between two bowls or jars. Garnish with additional Greek yogurt, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and maple syrup drizzle if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its like eating carrot cake for breakfast without any of the guilt
  • The texture gets impossibly creamy overnight, almost like pudding
02 -
  • Use a jar with a tight lid if you plan to take this to work, it travels surprisingly well
  • The oats keep getting better as they sit, so making a double batch is never a bad idea
03 -
  • The mixture will look thin before refrigeration, do not be tempted to add more oats
  • Let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes before eating if it is too cold straight from the fridge

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