Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats layered with grated carrots, raisins, and warm cinnamon-nutmeg spices for a comforting morning meal.
# 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
# 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. Mix until well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well blended and flavors are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar 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.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- You get all the cozy comfort of carrot cake without turning on your oven or spending hours in the kitchen
- The overnight soaking transforms ordinary oats into something impossibly creamy, like dessert for breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch
02 -
- Grating carrots by hand gives you better texture than pre-shredded bagged carrots, which can be too dry and tough
- The oats will continue softening the longer they sit, so if you prefer some chew, these are best within 2 days
03 -
- Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier stirring and eating directly from the container
- Taste the mixture before refrigerating and adjust sweetness or spices now, as flavors won't change much overnight