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carrot cake overnight oats in a glass bowl
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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a delicious, healthy breakfast option that turns the flavors of carrot cake into a breakfast treat. Don't you want the flavors of cake for breakfast?
Prep Time5 minutes
Refrigeration Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot cake overnight oats, healthy breakfast, overnight oats
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 474kcal
Author: NicholeL

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup carrot shredded
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese regular or dairy free
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¾ cup milk dairy or non-dairy

Instructions

  • Combine oats, carrots, maple syrup, pecans, cinnamon and cardamom into a mason jar or container with a lid.
  • Shake or stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  • Stir again and enjoy. (Optionally, microwave for 60 seconds to enjoy warm)

Notes

Substitutions: omit cardamom or replace it with nutmeg or allspice. Omit pecans or add your favorite chopped nut. Replace maple syrup with sugar or your favorite sweetener. 
Add Ins: chia seeds, ground flax seed, shredded coconut, raisins, vanilla or almond extract, protein powder. (If you add more than ⅛ cup of additional dry ingredients - increase milk to 1 cup) 
Overnight oats will keep in the fridge for 4 days, but will get mushier the longer they soak. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1svg | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 11183IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 2mg