Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy overnight oats with grated carrots, warm spices, walnuts, and raisins—perfect meal prep breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oat Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
04 - 2/3 cup freshly grated carrots
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Add-ins & Toppings

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
14 - Additional grated carrots, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup for serving

# How to Prepare:

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 everything is evenly 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 the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add a small splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, a dollop of yogurt, additional nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.
06 - Serve chilled and enjoy immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Youll feel like youre eating cake for breakfast without any of the guilt
  • The spices develop beautifully overnight, making morning prep nonexistent
  • Its meal prep that actually gets you excited to wake up
02 -
  • Grate your carrots finely—the large grater setting leaves awkward crunchy bits that never quite soften enough
  • The texture changes dramatically between hours 6 and 8 of chilling, so plan accordingly
  • These keep perfectly for 3 days, so you can easily double the batch for weekday breakfasts
03 -
  • Warm your oats for 30-60 seconds in the microwave if cold breakfast isnt your thing
  • The flavor intensifies on day two, so these actually taste better after 24 hours

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