Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with grated carrots and warming spices, chilled overnight for a wholesome dessert-inspired breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

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

→ Carrot Cake Mix-ins

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

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 2 tablespoons raisins
14 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Stir in the grated carrot, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Continue mixing until the spices and carrot are evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar securely and place in the refrigerator. Let the oats soak for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
04 - In the morning, remove from refrigeration and give the oats a thorough stir. If the mixture appears too thick, add a small splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut as desired. Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Breakfast is waiting for you when you wake up, no morning cooking required
  • All the cozy spices and sweet flavors of carrot cake in a nutritious bowl
02 -
  • Grate your carrots finely rather than using large shreds for the best texture
  • The chia seeds need adequate liquid to soften, so do not reduce the milk amount
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need to avoid gluten
  • Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes after stirring in the morning for the best texture

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