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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats for a Sweet Morning Boost

Delight in Carrot Cake Overnight Oats that bring the flavors of dessert to a nutritious breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Oats
  • 1 cup rolled oats can substitute with quick oats
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup milk any variety, almond or coconut for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup carrot freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup pineapple crushed, optional
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Toppings
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • mason jar
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir well.
  2. Add milk, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup or honey to the dry mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in grated carrots and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to let the oats absorb the liquid.
  5. Stir the oats before serving, adding more milk if too thick. Adjust flavors if necessary.
  6. Serve in bowls, topped with chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, or freshly grated carrot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust sweetness to taste before serving.

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