Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy overnight oats infused with carrot cake flavors—grated carrots, warm spices, and sweet raisins make mornings effortless.
# What You 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
# 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.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
04 - Cover 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 for your preferred consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like cake for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
- Takes five minutes the night before and solves your morning chaos
- The spices make your whole kitchen smell like a bakery
02 -
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so 8 hours is the sweet spot
- Grate carrots on the finest side of your box grater for the best texture
- If you prefer warm oats, heat in the microwave for 60 seconds before serving
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars for easier stirring and serving
- Taste before refrigerating and adjust sweetness to your preference