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carrot cake overnight oats with grated carrots and golden raisins on top

Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, Easy Recipe

Mallory
These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are perfectly spiced with all the flavors of carrot cake! It's a healthy breakfast option that you can meal prep the night so it'll be ready for you the next morning! Made with grated carrots, rolled oats, chia seeds, and a splash of milk. Top it off with walnuts and golden raisins or chopped dates. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Optional (for topping)

  • 1 tablespoon low fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon golden raisins
  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts

Instructions
 

  • In a mason jar or other small container with a lid, mix the dry ingredients including the rolled oats, chia seeds and cinnamon.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the oat mixture including the yogurt, vanilla extract, maple syrup, milk, and grated carrots. Give it a good stir until everything is well combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least for 4 hours to let the oats soak.
  • When ready to serve, add your favorite toppings. Chopped dates or golden raisins, softened cream cheese, chopped nuts and a dash of cinnamon are my favorite toppings.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Use Rolled Oats (also called Old-Fashioned Oats) for best texture.
  • Finely grated carrot works best. If using shredded carrots, use a knife to cut them into smaller strips. Larger carrot pieces won't soften as well.
  • Use a wide-mouth mason jar or even an empty peanut butter or almond butter jar to make your overnight oats. Don't use a container with a narrow mouth because it will be harder to mix.
  • For thicker oatmeal, add a bit less milk to the oat mixture.
  • If you like your overnight oats a bit thinner, add a little extra milk.
Storage
Store overnight oats in an airtight container. You can keep overnight oats in the fridge for up to 5 days. They will continue to get creamier the longer they sit. I typically make them the night before and let them soak overnight, but you could meal prep multiple jars to have them ready for you throughout the whole week.
More Nutrition Information
These Carrot Cake Overnight oats contain dietary fiber, protein, healthy fatty acids and several micronutrients including thiamine, magnesium, vitamin A and zinc. Oats contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucan that may help lower cholesterol levels and supports gut health, hormone health, and a healthy brain!
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1 jarCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13g
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