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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe

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This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional overnight oats, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and loaded with grated carrots for a nutritious boost. Sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with creamy vegan cream cheese or yogurt, it offers a perfect, no-cook breakfast that’s ready to enjoy right from the fridge. Ideal for a quick, wholesome start to your day or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt (no more than 1/8 teaspoon)

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4–1 cup oat milk (adjust based on preferred consistency)
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons vegan cream cheese or plain vegan yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup peeled and grated carrots

Toppings (Optional)

  • Plant-based yogurt
  • Shredded carrots
  • Chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and pinch of salt to evenly distribute the spices and seeds.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Incorporate the oat milk, maple syrup, vegan cream cheese (or yogurt), vanilla bean paste, and grated carrots into the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until a thick batter forms and any clumps of cream cheese are fully broken up.
  3. Refrigerate overnight: Transfer the oat mixture into two glass jars, seal them tightly, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soften and absorb the liquid.
  4. Serve and garnish: Remove the jars from the fridge in the morning, add your desired toppings such as plant-based yogurt, shredded carrots, and chopped pecans, then enjoy the overnight oats cold for a nutritious breakfast.

Notes

  • Use oat milk or any other plant-based milk for a vegan-friendly version.
  • Adjust the amount of oat milk to achieve your preferred oats consistency—less for thicker, more for creamier oats.
  • You can substitute vegan cream cheese with plain vegan yogurt if desired.
  • Overnight oats can be prepared up to 2 days in advance in the refrigerator.
  • Adding chopped nuts provides extra texture and protein.

Keywords: Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, Vegan Breakfast, Healthy Oats, No-Cook Breakfast, Overnight Oats, Dairy-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan Snack

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