Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy overnight oats infused with classic carrot cake flavors, featuring grated carrots, warm spices, nuts, and natural sweetness.
# 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 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/8 teaspoon 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 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Add grated carrot, chopped nuts, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to the base mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the oats.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 to 8 hours, to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften properly.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash of milk if the mixture appears too thick for your preference.
05 - Divide the overnight oats between two bowls or jars. Top with extra yogurt, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Like eating dessert for breakfast but with enough protein and fiber to actually power your morning
- Meal prep friendly so you can wake up to something that tastes like you put in effort when you absolutely did not
02 -
- The texture changes dramatically between 6 hours and 8 hours of chilling, so give it the full overnight treatment if possible
- Freshly grated carrot matters, pre-shredded carrots are too dry and woody for this delicate balance
03 -
- Grate the carrots using the finest side of your box grater so they virtually disappear into the oats
- Use a really good quality cinnamon, it makes a shocking difference in the final flavor