Description
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the warm, spiced flavors of carrot cake with the creamy texture of oats. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- Additional maple syrup or honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- In a mason jar or a serving bowl, start by adding half of the oat mixture to the bottom.
- Layer half of the grated carrots over the oat mixture.
- Add the remaining oat mixture on top of the carrots, followed by the rest of the grated carrots.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey to sweeten it slightly.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of the final layer of grated carrots.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover the jar or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
- Replace maple syrup with agave nectar for a different sweetener.
- If allergic to nuts, omit them or use seeds like sunflower seeds instead.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Overnight Oats, Healthy Breakfast, Meal Prep