Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats layered with grated carrots, cinnamon, and walnuts for a breakfast that tastes like dessert.

# What You Need:

→ 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 It:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrots, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut if using. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve desired texture.
05 - Divide the oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.
06 - Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert for breakfast but packed with wholesome ingredients
  • Makes busy mornings feel luxurious without any morning effort
  • The texture develops beautifully overnight, becoming creamy and pudding-like
02 -
  • Freshly grated carrots make a huge difference over pre-shredded ones which can be dry and woody
  • The oats continue softening in the fridge, so texture is best within 24-48 hours
  • A tight seal on your container prevents any fridge flavors from sneaking in
03 -
  • Grate your carrots on the finer side of your box grater so they almost disappear into the oats
  • Let your jar sit on the counter for 10 minutes before eating if you prefer it slightly less cold

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