Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy oatmeal infused with carrot cake flavors—grated carrots, cinnamon, and sweet raisins make mornings delicious.

# What You’ll 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 Make It:

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 all ingredients are 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 flavors to meld and oats to soften.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Divide the mixture between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as preferred. Serve chilled.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • You get all the spiced, comforting flavors of carrot cake but wake up to breakfast already waiting for you
  • The oats soften into this creamy pudding-like texture that somehow tastes even better than the real thing
02 -
  • The first time I made this I forgot to add salt and it tasted flat. That tiny pinch makes everything come together.
  • Freshly grated carrots release moisture that helps soften the oats. Pre-shredded ones just sit there being stubborn.
03 -
  • Use the finest grating side of your box grater. The carrots practically disappear into the oats.
  • Let your jar sit on the counter for 10 minutes before eating. The cold temperature can dull the flavors slightly.

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