Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy oats with carrot cake flavors—grated carrots, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts make this overnight breakfast wholesome and delicious.

# 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 Make:

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 until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated and the spices are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert for breakfast but fuels you through the morning slump
  • Prep once and wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast that gets better overnight
  • The spices and vanilla make your kitchen smell amazing even before you take your first bite
02 -
  • The oats will continue to absorb liquid as they sit, so don't worry if it seems slightly too wet at first
  • Freshly grated carrots make a huge difference compared to pre-shredded ones which can be dry and tasteless
  • These keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, so doubling the batch is always a smart move
03 -
  • Toast your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to the oats for deeper flavor
  • Use a box grater rather than a food processor for carrots to maintain some texture

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