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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Healthy & Easy Recipe)

Irresistibly Easy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe You'll Love

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Healthy & Easy Recipe) transform a classic dessert into a nutritious breakfast that's deliciously filling and easy to prepare.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, Easy Recipe, healthy breakfast, High-Protein Oats, make ahead breakfast, Overnight Oats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl or Jar
  • Microwave

Ingredients

For the Base

  • 1 cup Certified Gluten-Free Oats
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Can substitute with coconut or oat milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder Can swap with another flavored protein.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Use sparingly.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Fresh or pre-packaged.

For the Crunch

  • 1/2 cup Pecans (chopped) Can substitute with walnuts or omit for nut-free.
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Can substitute with dried cranberries.

For the Cheesecake Ganache

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can use plain or dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used instead.
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Soft tofu is a good vegan substitute.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl or jar, mix together the certified gluten-free oats, almond milk, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, shredded carrots, chopped pecans, and raisins. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
  • Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  • In a small bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until melted. Mix in the Greek yogurt and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth.
  • Once the oats are soaked, pour the creamy cheesecake ganache over the top of the oats.
  • Refrigerate overnight again to let the ganache set.
  • Before serving, add additional shredded carrots and chopped pecan pieces on top.

Notes

Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for added sweetness. Consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 10mg