Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats infused with carrot cake flavors, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Prep in minutes, enjoy chilled.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oat Mixture
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
04 - 2/3 cup freshly grated carrots
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Add-ins & Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
14 - Additional grated carrots, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup for serving
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrots, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut if using. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
04 - In the morning, stir oats well. Add a splash more milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Tastes like cake for breakfast but actually fuels your morning with fiber and protein
- The oats soften into pudding-like creaminess while the spices bloom overnight
02 -
- The carrots will soften but retain a slight crunch, which is part of what makes this texture so satisfying
- These oats thicken considerably overnight so don't worry if it looks slightly loose when you first mix it
03 -
- Grate your carrots on the finest grater setting for the most seamless texture
- Warm the jar slightly for 30 seconds in the microwave if cold breakfast isn't your thing