Carrot Cake Overnight Oats: Easy Protein Recipe for a Healthy Start
Start your day right with this delicious Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe packed with protein and flavors of classic carrot cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine oats, milk, grated carrots, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg, and stir until well mixed.
- Fold in raisins and walnuts.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with additional walnuts and a dollop of yogurt if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more maple syrup if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, Protein Recipe, Healthy Breakfast