Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
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4.4
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Description
This recipe reinterprets carrot cake as a ready-to-eat breakfast by combining oats with grated carrot, spices like cinnamon, and vanilla and almond extracts. The ingredients are stirred with almond milk and allowed to soak overnight in the refrigerator, softening the oats and blending the flavors.
The inclusion of raisins and coconut flakes enhances the texture and sweetness without adding granulated sugar, which is replaced by maple syrup. The final dish is creamy, mildly sweet, and spiced, resembling the flavor profile of carrot cake with a wholesome texture.
The oats can be topped with chopped walnuts or pecans before serving for crunch. The use of almond milk and optional almond extract contributes a subtle nutty note. This dish is suitable for convenient make-ahead breakfasts or light snacks.
Various milks can be substituted according to preference, and natural sweeteners besides maple syrup may be used. For added protein, Greek yogurt or protein powder can be folded in before soaking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- ¾ cup almond milk or any milk, unsweetened
- 3 Tablespoons carrot grated
- ½ - 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ Tablespoon raisins
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 Tablespoon flaked coconut unsweetened
- 1 Tablespoon walnuts for topping, chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except the nuts in a container and stir until well combined. Seal with a lid and place in the fridge overnight (or at least a couple hours).
- Bring out of the fridge in the morning and stir. You'll notice that the oats soak up a lot of the liquid so you may want to add a little more almond milk before serving. Top oats with chopped nuts and serve.
Notes
- Any dairy or non-dairy milk can be used to suit dietary preferences.
- Honey or other natural liquid sweeteners can replace maple syrup if desired.
- For lower sugar, sugar alternatives like stevia or monk fruit work well.
- Add protein by mixing in a scoop of protein powder or some Greek yogurt; reduce milk accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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