Description
Start your day with a healthy and satisfying breakfast by trying this delicious Carrot Cake Protein Overnight Oats recipe. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it’s a perfect make-ahead meal for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Liquid:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Protein Base:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Flavor and Texture:
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized jar or container, mix oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, grated carrot, protein powder, chia seeds, spices, maple syrup, and salt.
- Add Nuts and Raisins: Fold in nuts and raisins if desired.
- Refrigerate: Cover and chill overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Enjoy: In the morning, stir well. Add extra milk if needed. Top with nuts or yogurt before serving.
Notes
- Use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version.
- Swap maple syrup for a lower-sugar option.
- Finely shred carrots for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
