Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy overnight oats with classic carrot cake flavors—grated carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet raisins make mornings delicious.
# 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 to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed for your preferred consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the cozy spiced flavors of carrot cake without turning on the oven or waiting an hour for something to bake
- Grabbing breakfast from the fridge already made feels like giving yourself a gift every single morning
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- The oats will seem too liquid when you first mix them but this is exactly how they should look before refrigerating
- Grating the carrots finely rather than into thick shreds makes all the difference in texture
03 -
- Use the finest grating side of your box grater for carrots that almost disappear into the oats
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for two minutes before adding them for deeper flavor