Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Wholesome oats meet classic carrot cake flavors with tender carrot, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts in this easy make-ahead breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Mix-ins

06 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
07 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
08 - 1/4 cup raisins
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

13 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup
15 - Additional nuts, carrots, or coconut flakes

# How To Make:

01 - Combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a medium bowl or large jar. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrot, walnuts or pecans, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and develop flavors.
04 - Whisk together softened cream cheese and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Stir the chilled oats before serving. Divide between two bowls or jars and top with cream cheese mixture, extra nuts, grated carrot, or coconut flakes as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its like having cake for breakfast without any of the guilt or morning baking effort
  • The oats soften into pudding-like perfection while you sleep, making mornings feel luxurious
02 -
  • Grate your carrot finely rather than using large shreds, which can stay crunchy and unpleasant in overnight oats
  • The texture continues to improve through day two, so dont worry about making too much
03 -
  • Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier stirring and cleaning
  • Save your cream cheese frosting in a separate small container and add just before eating

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