Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Ingredients for Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

The key components for carrot cake overnight oats mirror those you’d use to make a delicious carrot cake. While recipes may differ, the best combination includes:

Rolled Oats
Carrots
Raisins
Walnuts
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Maple Syrup

Other common ingredients for carrot cake oats could involve shredded coconut, chopped pineapple, ground ginger, and/or ground cardamom. Also, feel free to use almond milk or coconut milk as an alternative to regular milk in your recipe.

Wholesome Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Once prepared, these carrot cake overnight oats can be conveniently stored in the fridge for up to three days. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply take them out of the fridge, give them a good stir, and serve them as is, or top them with an extra drizzle of maple syrup for an added touch of sweetness and flavor.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Loaded with a medley of fruits, veggies, fiber, and healthy fats, these carrot cake overnight oats make for a hearty, pre-prepared breakfast and an excellent meal prep choice. This recipe calls for milk, but you can opt for any milk alternative you prefer.

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon raisins, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch of sea salt
1 cup milk or milk alternative
3 tablespoons grated carrot
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

In a small mason jar or bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: oats, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to mix.
Add milk, carrots, and maple syrup and stir again until everything is well combined.
Cover with a lid and place it in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, remove the lid and give everything a good stir. You may need to add a bit more milk before serving.
These oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.