Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats combine creamy, spiced oats with a healthy cream cheese topping for a nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Overnight Oats Jar (or Tupperware)
Ingredients
- 1 Carrot
- 50 g Oats
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ tbsp Liquid Sweetener
- ½ cup Milk
- Raisins and Walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese "Frosting"
- 25 g Cream Cheese
- 80 g Yogurt
- ½ tbsp Liquid Sweetener
Instructions
- Start by peeling and grating your carrot.
- In a bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, sweetener, grated carrots, milk, and raisins and walnuts if using.
- Divide the mixture into jars or containers, ensuring the oats are covered with milk or water.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, and sweetener for the frosting.
- Top each jar with the cream cheese frosting and optional raisins and walnuts.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
TIPS & NOTES
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your overnight oats will come out perfectly.
MORE INFO:
Read the blog post for a more in-depth explanation of how to make these carrot cake overnight oats and more tips and storage instructions.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.
- Meal-Prep: To make more than one portion, simply multiply the ingredients by the number of portions you want to make.
- Make Ahead: These oats can be prepared up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a convenient breakfast.
- Customize: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins like raisins, nuts, or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Vegan Option: Use dairy-free milk, yogurt, and cream cheese substitutes to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Texture Adjustments: If the oats are too thick, stir in a bit of milk or water before serving.
- Warm Up: For a warm breakfast, microwave the oats for 30-60 seconds before adding toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Serving Size
1 portion
Amount per Serving
Calories
424
% Daily Value*
Fat
13.3
g
20
%
Carbohydrates
60.6
g
20
%
Protein
17.5
g
35
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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