Description
A simple recipe for carrot cake flavored overnight oats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, milk, grated carrot, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a jar or container.
- Stir all ingredients well until fully mixed.
- If using, stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats before eating. Add a splash more milk if the consistency is too thick for your liking.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, increase the maple syrup to 1.5 teaspoons.
- You can top with a dollop of Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: carrot cake, overnight oats, healthy breakfast, quick oats, no cook breakfast, vegetarian