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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious no-cook breakfast option that combines the warm spices and flavors of carrot cake with creamy oats and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a quick morning meal, it features rolled oats soaked in almond milk with mashed banana, grated carrot, chia seeds, and a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg. Chopped walnuts and raisins add texture and natural sweetness. Simply prepare the night before and enjoy a convenient, flavorful, and healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups almond milk or your favorite milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 banana (mashed)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)

Optional Sweetener

  • Sweetener of choice such as stevia, honey, or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, almond milk, vanilla extract, mashed banana, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients well, ensuring the oats are fully immersed in the liquid.
  2. Add Mix-ins: Mix in the grated carrot, chopped walnuts, and raisins into the oat mixture. Stir gently until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  3. Portion and Refrigerate: Divide the overnight oats mixture evenly between two mason jars or airtight containers. Seal the containers tightly and place them in the refrigerator. Let them chill and soak for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
  4. Serve and Customize: When ready to eat, take the jars from the fridge. You can add an extra splash of milk if you prefer a creamier consistency. Sprinkle some additional walnuts and raisins on top for added texture and flavor. Taste the oats and add your preferred sweetener if desired, mixing gently before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, let the oats soak overnight to maximize creaminess and flavor melding.
  • Chia seeds help thicken the mixture and provide extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Walnuts and raisins are optional but add nice texture and natural sweetness.
  • You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk as per dietary preference.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by adding honey, maple syrup, or a low-calorie sweetener.
  • This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for meal prepping multiple servings.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/carrot-cake-overnight-oats-recipe/