Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal Recipe
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Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal Recipe
Description
The Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal Recipe combines rolled oats with plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened milk, shredded carrot, raisins, and cream cheese for a smooth and textured base. Chia seeds and cinnamon provide additional texture and spice. After mixing, the mixture is stored in the refrigerator overnight allowing the oats to absorb liquid and soften thoroughly.
The result is a cold, creamy oatmeal with the naturally sweet and slightly spicy flavor reminiscent of carrot cake. The shredded carrot and raisins offer moistness and bursts of sweetness without added processed sugars beyond the optional honey or maple syrup. The cream cheese adds richness and smooth consistency.
This recipe is convenient as a make-ahead breakfast. It can be eaten cold straight from the jar or warmed slightly if preferred. It provides a balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness for a nourishing start to the day, with familiar dessert flavors incorporated in a healthy way.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ½ cup rolled oats heaping
- ⅔ cup milk unsweetened, type of milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 0-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 carrot peeled and shredded, large
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup raisins
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Close and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1large serving or 2 small
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1half batch | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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