Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats with grated carrots, warm spices, maple sweetness, and crunchy nuts. Ready overnight.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
04 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices & Flavor
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins
13 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
→ Toppings
14 - Additional chopped nuts
15 - Shredded coconut
16 - Greek yogurt
17 - Maple syrup for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, grated carrots, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Sprinkle in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir continuously to ensure spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped nuts, raisins, and chia seeds if using. Ensure the add-ins are evenly dispersed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 6 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, give the oats a thorough stir. If the mixture appears too thick, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
06 - Divide the mixture evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with additional nuts, shredded coconut, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get to eat cake for breakfast without the sugar crash
- Mornings practically make themselves with everything ready in the fridge
- The texture evolves overnight into something impossibly creamy
02 -
- The chia seeds are totally optional but they transform the texture into something almost pudding-like
- These actually taste better on day two or three when the spices have really melded together
03 -
- Grate your carrots using the fine side of your box grater for the best texture
- If using jarred nuts, give them a quick toast in a dry pan to wake up their oils