Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Wake up to the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, where classic dessert meets nutritious breakfast. This easy, no-bake recipe combines creamy rolled oats with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, delivering a guilt-free indulgence that feels like dessert. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, these overnight oats are customizable and keep well in the fridge for days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 37 minute
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the carrots finely until you have about one cup.
- In a medium bowl, mix together rolled oats, grated carrots, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon until combined.
- If desired, stir in chopped nuts and dried raisins for extra flavor and texture.
- Divide the mixture into jars or airtight containers and seal them.
- Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld together.
- In the morning, enjoy straight from the fridge or warm it up for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - Feel free to substitute almond milk with any other milk of your choice. - Customize with toppings like fresh fruit or additional spices to suit your taste. - For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use agave nectar instead of maple syrup.