Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Print View)
Creamy overnight oats with grated carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a carrot cake-inspired breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oat Mixture
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
04 - 2/3 cup freshly grated carrots
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Add-ins & Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
14 - Additional grated carrots, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrots, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut if using. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container tightly 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 well. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash more milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide the oat mixture between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, dollop of yogurt, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.
06 - Serve chilled immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to all that fiber and protein
- The spices bloom overnight in the fridge, so morning you wakes up to something that tastes like it took actual effort
02 -
- The texture changes significantly between 8 and 12 hours of refrigeration, so find your sweet spot and stick to it
- Freshly grated carrots release more moisture and integrate better than store-bought shredded carrots
03 -
- Toast the nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them for deeper flavor that develops even more overnight
- Add a pinch of cardamom to the spice mix if you want to make it feel extra special and slightly more sophisticated