Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable version)

Creamy oats infused with carrot cake flavors—grated carrots, cinnamon, and sweet raisins make breakfast irresistible.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrots, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut if using. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir oats well. If mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or additional maple syrup as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert for breakfast but fuels you for hours
  • The carrots soften overnight creating natural sweetness you have to taste to believe
  • Perfect for busy mornings when breakfast needs to be ready before you are
02 -
  • Grating carrots the night before works perfectly, but freshly grated ones release more moisture for a creamier result
  • The oats will continue softening the longer they sit—two days in the fridge is the sweet spot before they become mushy
03 -
  • Use the smaller side of your box grater—fine shreds incorporate better and virtually disappear into the oats
  • Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes after stirring before refrigerating so the oats begin absorbing liquid evenly

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