Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats with carrots, warm spices, and nuts. Prep ahead for an easy breakfast.
# 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 It:
01 - Combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium mixing bowl or large jar. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Gently fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything together completely, ensuring the spices and sweetener are evenly distributed and no dry pockets of oats remain.
04 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 8 hours, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to meld together.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if the consistency is too thick. Serve chilled, topped with additional nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but powers you through until lunch without any guilt whatsoever
- Five minutes the night before means zero morning decisions when your brain is still foggy
02 -
- Grate the carrots finely rather than using large shreds, or you'll get overwhelming crunchy bits in every spoonful
- The texture continues to soften the longer it sits, so these are best within 3 to 4 days for the best experience
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars so you can easily stir and reach every bit with your spoon
- Taste the mixture before refrigerating and adjust spices if needed since flavors mellow overnight