Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy overnight oats with carrot cake flavors, perfect for grab-and-go mornings

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

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 thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts. Ensure ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's basically having carrot cake for breakfast without any of the guilt or morning-after sugar crash
  • The texture transforms overnight into this impossibly creamy pudding that makes mornings feel special
  • Meal prep becomes your best friend since these keep for days and actually taste better on day two
02 -
  • Grating your own carrots makes a huge difference in texture compared to buying pre-shredded ones, which can be too tough and dry
  • The oats continue softening as they sit, so if you prefer more texture, reduce the milk slightly or eat them sooner rather than later
03 -
  • Let your jar sit on the counter for 10 minutes before eating to take the chill off
  • Toast your nuts beforehand for an extra layer of warm, toasty flavor

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