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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

These carrot cake overnight oats taste like cake for breakfast thanks to the rich and creamy texture, sweet flavors, warming spices, and freshly grated carrots. Add some chia seeds for fiber and prep them in a mason jar for a quick and healthy breakfast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Healthy
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: carrots, overnight oats
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 4 individual jars with lids like a mason jar

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats certified gluten-free if needed (Note 1)
  • 4 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup peeled and grated carrot about 1 large carrot
  • 4 Tabslepoons nut butter almond, cashew or peanut
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/3 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2-3 scoops vanilla protein powder optional (Note 2)

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well to combine. Distribute the mixture evenly into 4 separate mason jars or glass jars with tight-fitting lids. Alternately, divide the ingredients evenly into glass jars and mix them separately to save an extra bowl being cleaned. See Note 3 for individual measurements.
  • Seal the jars and store overnight in the fridge for at least 6 hours or up to 5 days. Remove a serving of oats as needed, stir, and top with greek yogurt, cinnamon, chopped pecans, or nut butter.

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Notes

Note 1. Gluten-Free Oats. We tested this recipe with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Rolled Oats.
Note 2. Protein powder. Mix in 2-3 servings of your favorite plain or vanilla protein powder. You will need up to 1/3 cup more milk. Start with 1/4 cup of milk and add more as needed. Our favorite protein powder is Be Well By Kelly because it’s made with grass-fed sweedish protein, monk fruit, and real flavors.
Note 3. Mix Individual Servings. Mix together 1/2 cup oats, 1 Tablespoon chia seeds, 2 Tablespoons shredded carrot, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 2 Tablespoons nut butter, 3/4 cup plant milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of nutmeg in individual serving jars. Cover and store as directed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.6g | Protein: 12.8g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 451mg | Fiber: 12.9g | Sugar: 13.6g | Vitamin A: 199.5IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg