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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe

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This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe offers a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional overnight oats, combining the flavors of carrot cake with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and warm spices. It’s a perfect make-ahead breakfast that’s creamy, satisfying, and packed with fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 4 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 6 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ cup peeled and grated carrot (about 1 large carrot)
  • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

Toppings

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add rolled oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, grated carrot, vanilla Greek yogurt, salt, vanilla extract, milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, raisins, and unsweetened coconut if using. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Refrigerate Mixture: Cover the bowl or portion the mixture into individual containers. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and flavors to meld.
  3. Serve: When ready to eat, remove from the fridge. Enjoy directly cold or add additional toppings such as more chopped pecans or walnuts, a dollop of Greek yogurt, extra cinnamon, or raisins for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the maple syrup amount.
  • Use any type of milk based on preference or dietary needs (almond, oat, cow’s milk, etc.).
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the mixture briefly before refrigerating.
  • Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Adding protein powder boosts the meal’s protein content, making it more filling.

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