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carrot cake overnight oats

carrot cake overnight oats
[category] Breakfast
[published] April 8, 2023
[PREP] 15 minutes
[TOTAL] 4 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

carrot cake overnight oats

  • 1 1/2 cups milk i use almond, but any kind works!
  • 1 cup oats rolled / old fashion works best
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans optional
  • 2 tbsp raisins optional
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

cream cheese "frosting"

  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese at room temp
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients for the carrot cake overnight oats to a bowl: milk, oats, grated carrots*, maple syrup, pecans, raisins, coconut flakes, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Stir until well combined and divide between two bowls. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and transfer to the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight**.
  3. Right before serving, add the greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla to a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Divide the mixture between the two bowls, adding to the top of the oat mixture.
  4. Top with cinnamon and dive in. Enjoy!