Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Carrot cake inspired overnight oats, but healthy and refined sugar-free. It's so creamy, easy to make and can be made in only 5 minutes.

This breakfast is a real favourite in our home.

YOU WILL NEED...

ROLLED OATS

A good old-fashioned rolled oats. Gluten-free certified if needed.

ALMOND MLK

Any type of plant-based milk will work, but I love using an unsweetened almond or oat milk.

If you prefer a runnier overnight oats consistency you can always add more almond milk in the morning.

GRATED CARROT

I used the fine shredder side on a cheese grater.

GROUND SPICES

Ground cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg will bring the carrot cake flavours.

YOGHURT

I love using a thick plant-based yoghurt to give the breakfast that creamy texture. Unsweetened and plain is my preference, to avoid any additional added sugars.

VANILLA

A little bit of vanilla extract will enhance the carrot cake flavours.

ORANGE ZEST

Optional, but it adds a wonderful flavour.

NUTS

Chopped pecan nuts or walnuts are both great options in this recipe.

RAISINS

Or sultanas. These are optional, depending on your taste.

I never really liked raisins, but my husband loves them and I know some of you might also not like them. Over the last few years I have occasionally added a few to this breakfast and I have to admit I am slowly starting to like them. But in certain recipes only.

OPTIONAL TO ADD

• Chia seeds

• Vanilla protein powder

• Desiccated coconut

• Almond or pecan butter

MEAL PREP

Make a big batch of these oats in a large, sealable bowl or individual jars, and keep them in the fridge for breakfast for the next 2 - 3 days.

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CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS

Carrot cake inspired overnight oats, but healthy and refined sugar-free. It's so creamy, easy to make and can be made in only 5 minutes.

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total time: 5 minutes plus overnight in the fridge

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup almond milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 small carrot, finely grated

• 1 - 2 tbsp raisins or sultanas (optional)

• 1/2 tsp orange zest

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 3 tbsp plant-based yoghurt, plain and unsweetened

• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

• a generous pinch of ground nutmeg

• a pinch of salt

• 2 tbsp chopped pecan or walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a sealable bowl or small jars, mix all the ingredients together.

2. Cover and store in the fridge, overnight

3. When ready to serve, add more almond milk if needed and divide between 2 bowls or jars. Top with a bit more yoghurt, chopped nuts and a dusting of cinnamon.

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