I sure do love carrot cake! The shredded carrot and walnut chunks enhance the texture of these Carrot Cake Overnight Oats. These oats turn into a flavorful grab and go meal prep breakfast that is perfect for the busiest of mornings!
Overnight Oats Meal Prep
This recipe is perfect for meal prep because it has 5 servings. It allows you to simplify your mornings and ensures you never have to compromise on a nutritious start to your day. I've made it a habit to prepare these oats on Sunday night so I can wake up to a delicious breakfast that's waiting for me in the fridge. It's become one of my favorite grab-and-go options.
Oats: A Complex Carbohydrate
Starting your day with oats is a great choice. As a complex carbohydrate, oats release energy slowly, keeping you energized and full throughout the morning. They're also a great source of fiber, aiding in digestion and contributing to heart health. This recipe not only offers the nutritional benefits of oats but also incorporates shredded carrots (yay sneaking in veggies), and walnuts for a crunch and healthy fats.
This recipe is also packed with protein from the non-dairy greek yogurt which works nicely with the oats to make a complete breakfast.
Toppings for Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
The toppings can add flavor and a fun element to your breakfast.
I would recommend topping these carrot cake overnight oats with a bit more non-dairy greek yogurt, cinnamon, walnuts, and nut butter of choice. To me, my favorite nut butter is cashew butter for its creaminess.
For the non-dairy greek yogurt, these are my 2 favorite yogurts that have a good amount of protein and minimal added ingredients. 1. Sigis plain sweetened yogurt 2. Kite Hill plain greek yogurt. I like these because they are a good source of protein and are a great consistency.
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 4 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoon flaxseed
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup vegan Greek yogurt
- 2 ¼ cups almond milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup if you like things sweet
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 large carrots shredded (about 1 ½ cups)
- ⅓ cup walnuts chopped
To Top
- Nut butter I used cashew butter
- Vegan yogurt
- Cinnamon
- Walnuts
Instructions
- Whisk together your liquid ingredients (yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla).
- In a separate bowl mix your oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine the wet and liquid ingredients then add in your carrots and walnuts.
- Fill your glass containers (or tupperware) with the overnight oats and seal. Store overnight (at least 4 hours). Top with toppings and enjoy!
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can enjoy it cold straight from the fridge or warmed in the microwave with an extra splash of milk.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Don't forget to rate and review below! And if you're looking for more meal prep breakfasts, check out my overnight flaxseed breakfast (3 ways)!
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