Description
Start your morning with a creamy, cozy bowl that tastes just like dessert but fuels your day like a healthy breakfast. These Tasty Carrot Cake Overnight Oats combine wholesome ingredients, warm spices, and natural sweetness into one easy recipe. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, meal prep, healthy snacks, or even light dinner ideas when you want something simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Finely grate the carrots using a box grater.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, grated carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Add milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container or jar.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Stir before serving and top with walnuts or extra yogurt if desired.
Notes
Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
For extra protein, mix in protein powder or nut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 8mg