Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Bowl (Printable Version)

Wholesome morning oats infused with carrot cake flavors, warm spices and crunchy toppings for a satisfying start to your day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats & Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

→ Carrot Cake Flavors

05 - 1 medium carrot, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of ground ginger
11 - Pinch of salt

→ Add-ins & Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
13 - 2 tablespoons raisins or chopped dates
14 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
15 - Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (for a frosting swirl)

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds. Stir well until fully incorporated.
02 - Add the grated carrot, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Stir in the chopped walnuts, raisins (or dates), and shredded coconut until well combined.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours) to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften properly.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
06 - Divide between two bowls. Top with extra walnuts, coconut, and a swirl of cream cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like you're eating cake for breakfast without any of the guilt or afternoon sugar crash
  • The overnight prep means breakfast is literally waiting for you when you roll out of bed
02 -
  • The texture changes completely between six and eight hours of chilling, so if you can make it the night before you will be rewarded
  • Grating the carrot finely is the difference between eating carrot cake and eating oatmeal with vegetable chunks in it
03 -
  • Toasting your walnuts and coconut separately before adding them transforms the final flavor
  • The cream cheese addition is what makes this feel like actual cake instead of just spiced oatmeal

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