Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with carrots, cinnamon, and nuts ready overnight
# Ingredient List:
→ Oats & Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
→ 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
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 8 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve chilled, garnished with additional nuts, cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if preferred.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Waking up to dessert for breakfast without any morning effort whatsoever
- The way grated carrots soften overnight into naturally sweet pudding-like perfection
02 -
- Grating carrots on the finer side of your box grater makes all the difference between pleasant texture and weird chunks
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so 8 to 12 hours is your sweet spot window
03 -
- Mason jars work best because you can shake them to redistribute ingredients if the oats settle
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them for way more flavor