Overnight oats with grated carrot, warm spices, walnuts, and maple for a breakfast that tastes like carrot cake.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins
06 - 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 small carrots)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
11 - 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
13 - Additional chopped walnuts
14 - Shredded coconut
15 - Drizzle of maple syrup
16 - Dollop of Greek yogurt
# How to Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or honey) and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Add the grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, chopped walnuts, raisins if using, and a pinch of salt. Fold gently until all components are evenly distributed.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two airtight jars or containers, leaving a little headspace to allow for expansion.
04 - Seal the containers and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the oats to soften and the flavors to meld.
05 - Stir the oats well before serving. If a looser texture is preferred, add a splash more milk and stir. Top with additional walnuts, shredded coconut, a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of Greek yogurt as desired; serve chilled.
