Carrot Cake Protein Oats – Easy Overnight Recipe
A healthy, dessert-inspired breakfast featuring oats, grated carrots, warm spices, and creamy yogurt. These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are easy, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
-
½ cup rolled oats
-
½ cup milk of choice (almond, dairy, oat, etc.)
-
¼ cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
-
¼ cup finely grated carrot
-
1 tbsp chia seeds
-
1 tbsp maple syrup
-
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
-
Pinch of ground nutmeg and ginger (optional)
-
¼ tsp vanilla extract
-
Optional: 1 tbsp crushed pineapple, 1 tbsp raisins, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
-
In a jar or bowl, mix together oats, milk, yogurt, carrots, chia seeds, maple syrup, spices, and vanilla.
-
Stir well until fully combined. Fold in optional mix-ins if using.
-
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
-
In the morning, stir and add more milk if needed. Top with nuts, coconut, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
-
Keeps for up to 5 days in the fridge.
-
Customize with protein powder, plant-based milk, or low-sugar options.
-
Serve cold or warm in the microwave.