Description
Bring the comforting flavor of carrot cake to your breakfast table with these nutritious and delicious overnight oats. It’s like having dessert for breakfast, but packed with fiber, vitamins, and goodness to kickstart your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vegan alternative)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: extra nuts, raisins, shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, grated carrots, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into serving jars or airtight containers and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, stir the oats and add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Top with your favorite extras like nuts, raisins, or a dollop of yogurt and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetener to taste.
- Experiment with other spices like allspice or ginger for different flavor notes.
- Prep in individual jars for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g