Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal

Servings serving

Prep Time 10

Soaking Time 3

Total Time 3 10

Equipment

cutting board
knife
peeler
box grater
medium bowl or jar
whisk
spoon

Ingredients

⅔ cup milk of choice (I use 2%)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder *
2 tbsp full-fat plain greek yogurt
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp kosher salt (reduce if using table salt)
⅛ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
splash of vanilla extract
⅓ cup rolled oats (I use Protein Oats)
¼ cup grated carrots
1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1 tbsp finely chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp raisins (optional)
½ tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, protein powder, greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract & spices until smooth. If you're using an unsweetened protein powder, I recommend adding at least 1 more tsp of maple syrup.
⅔ cup milk of choice, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 2 tbsp full-fat plain greek yogurt, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp ground ginger, ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg, splash of vanilla extract
Add in the oats, grated carrots, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, raisins and chia seeds and stir until incorporated. Transfer to a jar or airtight container with a lid and let refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
⅓ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup grated carrots, 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 tbsp finely chopped walnuts, 1 tbsp raisins, ½ tbsp chia seeds
When ready to eat, stir your carrot cake overnight oatmeal and optionally, top it with another layer of greek yogurt. Enjoy!

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Notes

*NOTE: I highly recommend this brand of vanilla protein powder -- I always get great results with it, and it's made with just a handful of simple ingredients and sweetened with monkfruit! If you are using an unsweetened protein powder, I recommend doubling the amount of maple syrup.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: The nutrition information listed below assumes that you use all ingredients, and that you use Bob's Red Mill Protein Oats instead of normal rolled oats. It does not include any additional greek yogurt that you top them with, and it may vary depending on what brand of protein powder you use.

Calories: 594kcal

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: Breakfast, Carrot Cake, carrots, Coconut, Gluten Free, Greek Yogurt, High Protein, Meal Prep, Oatmeal, Overnight Oats, raisins, Spring Recipes, Sweet Breakfast, Walnuts

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