Tasty Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats layered with grated carrots, cinnamon, and walnuts for a cake-inspired morning meal.
# What you need:
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# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrots, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Gently fold in chopped nuts, 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 flavors to meld and oats to soften.
04 - In the morning, stir oats thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Divide mixture between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup as preferred.
06 - Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
# Expert Tips:
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- It tastes exactly like carrot cake batter but happens to be a completely respectable breakfast
- You wake up to breakfast already made, which feels like winning the morning before you've even had coffee
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- The oats keep for up to 4 days in the fridge, so you can meal prep Sunday and eat through Thursday
- If you're using steel-cut oats, you'll need to increase the milk and let them soak longer—they're much thirstier than rolled oats
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- Grate your carrots finely rather than in large shreds for a better texture throughout
- Toast the nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them—it adds a depth of flavor that's absolutely worth the extra step