🥕 Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Healthy and high protein carrot cake for breakfast? Say less. Here’s a simple and delicious carrot cake overnight oats recipe you can prep in 5 minutes.

Ingredients (1 serving):

• ½ cup oats

• ½ cup milk (any kind)

• ¼ cup grated carrot (about 1 small carrot)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (makes it thicker and adds fiber)

• 1–2 tbsp greek yogurt (makes it creamy and adds protein)

• 1 tbsp sweetener of choice (maple syrup or honey go well)

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of nutmeg (optional but very “carrot cake”)

• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

• 1 tbsp raisins

Optional “cream cheese” topping:

• 2 tbsp greek yogurt 

• 1 tsp maple syrup 

• Splash of vanilla

Instructions:

1. In a jar or container, mix oats, milk, carrot, chia seeds, yogurt, sweetener, and spices.

2. Stir well, then fold in nuts and raisins.

3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

4. In the morning, stir and add a splash of milk if needed.

5. Top with the cream cheese mixture if you want a full carrot cake finish.

Extra:

• Add shredded coconut for extra texture

• Microwave it for 30–60 seconds in the morning for a warm gooey texture