Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats meet carrot cake flavors with grated carrots, warm spices, and sweet raisins for a wholesome breakfast.

# 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.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly until all ingredients 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 for desired consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes exactly like carrot cake but comes together in ten minutes flat
  • The oats soften perfectly overnight while the grated carrots stay sweet and fresh
  • You wake up to breakfast already waiting for you on busy mornings
02 -
  • Grating the carrots finely is absolutely crucial, larger chunks stay crunchy and unpleasant in texture
  • The oats will continue softening in the fridge, so slightly thinner consistency on day one is perfect by day two
  • Mason jars with wide mouths make stirring and eating so much easier than regular bowls with lids
03 -
  • Use the finest holes on your box grater, carrots should nearly dissolve into the oats
  • Toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding for deeper flavor
  • Let the mixture sit on the counter for 10 minutes before refrigerating to help oats start absorbing liquid

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