Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
A make-ahead breakfast combining creamy oats with grated carrots, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts for a carrot cake-inspired morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
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# How-To Steps:
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 flavors to meld and oats to soften.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if a looser consistency is preferred.
05 - Divide the mixture between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.
06 - Serve chilled immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 2 days.
# Expert Advice:
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- It tastes like guilty pleasure cake but packs protein, fiber, and vitamins into your morning
- The overnight magic means breakfast is waiting when you roll out of bed
- Customizable toppings keep it interesting every single time
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- Freshly grated carrots make a huge difference over pre-shredded ones which can be dry and woody
- The texture continues to soften so these keep well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator
- Your oats might seem liquid at first but they thicken up beautifully overnight
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- Use a wide-mouth mason jar for easy mixing and serving
- Grate your carrots on the finest side of your box grater
- Taste before refrigerating and adjust sweetness to your preference