Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, Easy Recipe

Mallory

These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are packed with all the warm, cozy flavors you love in carrot cake but in the form of a nourishing, make-ahead breakfast! Made with grated carrots, rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt and a splash of milk. Top them with crunchy walnuts and sweet golden raisins or chopped dates for the perfect finish.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 4 5

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

Wide Mouth Mason Jars 16 oz
Grater

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
½ tablespoon chia seeds
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or plain)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ tablespoon pure maple syrup (1 tablespoon if you want it sweeter)
¼ cup grated carrots (I use a box grater to grate a large carrot)
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Optional (for topping)

1 tablespoon golden raisins or chopped dates
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, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
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 an extra splash of milk if needed and your favorite toppings. Chopped dates or golden raisins and toasted walnuts or pecans are my favorite toppings.

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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 pieces. Larger carrot pieces won't soften as well.
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

Refrigerator - store overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Dietitian Tip

Rolled oats are rich in fiber and plant-based protein and support gut health and hormone health. They also help with keeping you full longer. And when soaked like this, they can be easier to digest. In these carrot cake overnight oats Greek yogurt + chia seeds add more protein and heart healthy fats. Carrots provide vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 1 jarCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 7gSugar: 14g

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