Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats infused with warm carrot cake spices, sweet raisins, and crunchy walnuts for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You'll 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 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 thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all flavors are evenly distributed. The mixture should have a consistent texture with no dry pockets of oats.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly with a lid. 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. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
06 - Serve chilled. Top with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but powers you through until lunch without that sugar crash
  • The overnight prep means breakfast is waiting when you stumble into the kitchen
02 -
  • The texture changes significantly between 8 and 12 hours of refrigeration, so find your sweet spot and stick to it
  • Grating the carrots finely is crucial, large chunks stay raw and crunchy which ruins the experience
03 -
  • Use the finest grating side of your box grater for the carrots, they should almost dissolve into the oats
  • If using steel-cut oats, increase the milk by half a cup and extend the refrigeration time

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