Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Print Version)
Creamy oats with carrot cake flavors, featuring grated carrots, nuts, and warm spices. Prep in 10 minutes for a wholesome morning meal.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well until fully incorporated.
02 - Add grated carrot, chopped nuts, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6–8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and soften completely.
04 - In the morning, stir oats well. Add a splash of milk if the mixture appears too thick for your preference.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with extra yogurt, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the cozy spices and sweet satisfaction of carrot cake without turning on your oven or facing a sink full of dishes
- The texture transforms overnight into something creamy and pudding-like that feels indulgent but fuels you through busy mornings
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- The mixture will seem too liquid when you first make it, but that's exactly how it should be before the overnight transformation happens
- Grating carrots directly into the jar instead of on a cutting board saves you from orange-stained surfaces and contains the mess
03 -
- Grate your carrots against the larger holes of the box grater for better texture, as the fine grate can make the oats too mushy
- If meal prepping for the week, add your crunchy toppings right before eating instead of storing them in the jar