Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Wholesome breakfast combining comforting carrot cake flavors with creamy overnight oats for effortless 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
# How-to Steps:
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 until well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are fully combined and spices are evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar 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 to reach your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the cozy, spiced satisfaction of carrot cake without turning on your oven or waking up early to prep anything
- The texture evolves overnight into something almost pudding-like, making it feel like dessert disguised as the most important meal of the day
02 -
- Grating your own carrots rather than buying pre-grated makes all the difference in texture—pre-grated carrots are cut too thick and stay stubbornly crunchy
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so if you prefer more texture, 8 hours is perfect, but 24 hours makes them almost pudding-like and incredibly creamy
03 -
- Mason jars with wide mouths are the easiest for both mixing and eating directly from the container
- If your oats seem too thick in the morning, stir in your milk choice a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency