Description
Creamy carrot cake overnight oats blend dessert-inspired comfort with nutritious morning energy. Warm spices and sweet carrots create a delightful breakfast that feels like a treat while nourishing you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup peeled & grated carrots
- 3/4–1 cup oat milk
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Toppings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegan cream cheese or plain vegan yogurt
- Plant-based yogurt
- Shredded carrots
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices.
- Incorporate oat milk, maple syrup, vegan cream cheese, vanilla extract, and freshly grated carrots into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, uniform consistency is achieved.
- Divide the prepared mixture evenly between two glass containers, ensuring no air pockets remain.
- Seal the containers and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
- When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and garnish with optional toppings like dairy-free yogurt or chopped pecans for added texture.
- Consume within 3 days for optimal freshness and flavor, storing consistently refrigerated between servings.
- For best results, prepare the evening before intended consumption to allow proper chilling and flavor development.
Notes
- Swap dairy-free cream cheese for Greek yogurt to boost protein content and create a tangy flavor profile.
- Grate carrots finely to ensure even distribution and smoother texture throughout the overnight oats.
- Toast pecans before adding as topping to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- Try spice combinations like adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom to elevate the warming flavor of the carrot cake-inspired oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg