Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy spiced oats with grated carrots and warm spices, chilled overnight for a convenient wholesome breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)

03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 1 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)

08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans

13 - 2 tablespoons raisins

14 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

01 - In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well until fully incorporated.

02 - Stir in grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.

04 - In the morning, stir the oats. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.

05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut as desired. Serve chilled.

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Wakes up to breakfast already made, which is basically the best gift you can give your busy morning self
Tastes exactly like carrot cake but somehow qualifies as a wholesome start to the day

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Grating carrots the night before can make them release too much liquid and get weirdly soft. Grate fresh right before mixing.
The oats continue to soften the longer they sit. They are best within 2 to 3 days but the texture gets more pudding-like over time.

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