Description
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a deliciously indulgent yet nutritious breakfast that brings the comforting flavors of carrot cake right to your morning routine. This easy-to-make recipe combines wholesome ingredients like gluten-free oats, almond milk, and protein powder with shredded carrots and warm spices, allowing you to enjoy a sweet treat without any guilt. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, these overnight oats can be prepped in just 10 minutes and customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy them as a satisfying start to your day or a delightful pick-me-up whenever you need it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup certified gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips
- 1.5 tbsp cream cheese
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and shredded carrots. Stir well.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- For the cream cheese ganache, melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk together melted chocolate with Greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
- Remove oats from the fridge and top with cream cheese ganache. Return to the fridge overnight.
- Serve chilled with additional toppings like pecans or shredded carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg