Description
These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats have all the cozy flavors of carrot cake, with freshly grated carrots, warm cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, raisins, vanilla, and a touch of maple syrup. All tucked into a creamy jar of rolled oats and protein-packed Greek yogurt. They’re perfect for meal prepping for busy mornings or you simply want to make a breakfast that feels a little more special.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup milk of choice (I use vanilla almond milk)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh orange zest (optional)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if desired
- 2-3 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or allspice)
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- A pinch of salt
- 1-2 tablespoons raisins (or chopped dates)
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (or walnuts)
Optional toppings:
- White chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
- Whipped cream cheese
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, Greek yogurt, grated carrots, vanilla extract, pure maple syrup (or honey if using), and fresh orange zest (if using).
- Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg (or allspice if using), a pinch of salt, and raisins.
- Refrigerate overnight. Pour the mixture into a glass jar or airtight container with a lid. Place in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy! In the morning, give it a good stir and add chopped pecans or walnuts, along with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (chill time)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American