Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 8 hours | Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats*
1 cup milk of choice
2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup carrots, grated
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped, divided
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, for topping
Instructions (yields 2 servings):
Mix 1/2 cup rolled oats with 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 2 tbsp carrots, and 1 tbsp walnuts in a small bowl or cup. Repeat with the remaining half of the ingredients.
Place both cups in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, spoon 1/4 cup Greek yogurt over both cups and sprinkle 1 tbsp of chopped walnuts on top.
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While oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed in facilities that also handle wheat, barley, or rye. If you have celiac disease, choose certified gluten-free oats to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.
DF Option | GF | Heart Healthy | High Protein | No Added Sugar