Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with grated carrots and warm spices, chilled overnight for a quick wholesome breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Carrot Cake Mix-ins

07 - 1 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 2 tablespoons raisins
14 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Stir in grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a small splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide the overnight oats between two bowls or jars. Top with walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you through the longest mornings
  • Prep takes ten minutes the night before and breakfast handles itself
  • The spice combination warms you up even on gray days
02 -
  • Freshly grated carrots beat pre-shredded bagged ones every time for texture
  • The oats thicken considerably overnight, so do not panic if it looks loose initially
  • These keep for three days in the fridge, making weekday mornings ridiculously simple
03 -
  • Grate carrots on the finest side of your box grater for the best texture
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if that is a concern for your household

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