Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats infused with carrot cake spices, sweet carrots, and raisins. Prep ahead for a wholesome breakfast waiting in your fridge.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
→ 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
# Step-by-Step:
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 well incorporated.
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 to achieve your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like having carrot cake for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to the perfect balance of fiber, protein, and healthy fats
- The spices get even better overnight, so each bite feels like something you waited all week to enjoy
02 -
- The texture will seem too liquid when you first mix it, which is exactly right, the oats will drink up most of that overnight
- Grating the carrots finely is crucial, large shreds stay crunchy and weird in the final texture
03 -
- Use a box grater rather than a food processor for the carrots, the texture is noticeably better and cleanup is faster
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them, the warmth releases oils that make the final dish taste exponentially better