Description
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a blissful blend of flavors that capture the essence of classic carrot cake while providing a nutritious start to your day. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients like oats, shredded carrots, and spices, creating a creamy and satisfying breakfast option that is both healthy and indulgent. Perfect for busy mornings or as a sweet treat anytime, these overnight oats can be prepared in just 10 minutes and stored in the fridge overnight. Top them off with a delightful cream cheese ganache for an extra touch of decadence. Enjoy them in various ways by adding your favorite fruits, nuts, or sweeteners to customize this dish to your liking!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup certified gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp pecans, chopped
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips
- 1.5 tbsp cream cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, protein powder, spices, shredded carrots, pecans, and raisins. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in short bursts. Mix in Greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese ganache over the oats after chilling. Return to the fridge overnight.
- Serve chilled with desired toppings like extra carrots or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg