Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats infused with warm spices, sweet carrots, and plump raisins for a satisfying make-ahead breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ 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 Steps:
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 well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 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, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Wakes up to dessert flavors without any morning guilt
- Prep ahead means one less decision before coffee
- The textures soften overnight into something impossibly creamy
02 -
- Grating carrots by hand is therapeutic but use the food processor if you're in a hurry, just watch your fingers
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so 8 hours is ideal but 24 hours is still delicious
- Mason jars with wide mouths make stirring and eating so much easier than narrow containers
03 -
- Buy pre-shredded carrots to save time but squeeze out excess moisture first
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding for deeper flavor