Description
A delicious overnight oats recipe that transforms the cozy flavors of carrot cake into a nutritious, grab-and-go breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: chopped walnuts, raisins, crushed pineapple, diced apple, cream cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl or two 16-oz mason jars, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, grated carrot, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir thoroughly to hydrate the oats and distribute spices.
- Seal the jars and refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the mixture and add your desired toppings like walnuts or raisins.
- Enjoy cold or warm briefly in the microwave.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats. Adjust sweetness with maple syrup to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook cold soak
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg