Description
These High Protein Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a creamy, make-ahead breakfast made with old-fashioned oats, grated carrots, Greek yogurt, and warm spices. Packed with protein and fiber, they taste like carrot cake and are perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned oats (2 cups | 160g)
- Carrot, grated (1 cup | 110g)
- Milk (1 cup | 240ml)
- Plain Greek yogurt (1 cup | 240g)
- Maple syrup (2–3 tbsp | 30–45ml)
- Cinnamon (1 tsp | 2.5g)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp | 5ml)
Optional Toppings: Pecans, raisins, yogurt and/or additional grated carrot
Instructions
- Grate carrot (1 cup) using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded.
- In a medium bowl, combine old-fashioned oats (2 cups), carrot (1 cup), milk (1 cup), plain Greek yogurt (1 cup), maple syrup (2–3 tbsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and vanilla extract (1 tsp). Stir until well mixed.
- Divide the oat mixture evenly into four 8-ounce mason jars or another airtight container and seal with lids.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until the oats are fully softened.
- Before serving, stir and top with pecans, raisins, yogurt, or grated carrot, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving and add toppings just before eating. Freezing is not recommended, as the texture becomes watery once thawed.
Dairy-Free: Use plant-based milk and swap the Greek yogurt for vegan yogurt.
Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Nut-Free: Omit pecans.
Vegan: Use plant-based milk, vegan yogurt, and maple syrup.
Higher Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder or an extra spoonful of Greek yogurt.
Kid-Friendly: Skip the raisins and top with a drizzle of maple syrup or mini chocolate chips.
Feed a Crowd: Double or triple the recipe and store in a large airtight container instead of individual jars.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 13.6 g
- Sodium: 116.4 mg
- Fat: 11.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.2 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg