Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with carrots, cinnamon, and raisins prep ahead for effortless mornings.
# What You 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
# How To Make It:
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 to combine all ingredients evenly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
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 -
- Feels like eating dessert for breakfast but fuels you for hours
- Makes busy mornings feel like you treated yourself
- Gets better overnight, so breakfast is done before you wake up
02 -
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so they are best within 2 to 3 days
- Grating carrots on the finer side of your box grater makes all the difference in texture
- These actually taste better on day two when the spices have had more time to mingle
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them for an incredible depth of flavor
- Add the carrots and raisins in the morning instead of overnight if you prefer more texture contrast