Creamy overnight oats with grated carrot, warming spices, walnuts and maple for a dessert-like morning.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins
06 - 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 small carrots)
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 tsp ground ginger
10 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
11 - 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
13 - Additional chopped walnuts (optional)
14 - Shredded coconut (optional)
15 - Maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
16 - Dollop of Greek yogurt (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or two 16-ounce jars, stir together 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) and 1/2 tsp vanilla until evenly mixed.
02 - Fold in 3/4 cup finely grated carrot, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tbsp raisins (if using) and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between the two jars or containers, pressing lightly to level the surface.
04 - Seal the containers and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (overnight) to allow the oats to soften and the flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats; if a looser consistency is desired, add a splash of milk and stir to combine.
06 - Top each serving with additional chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, a drizzle of maple syrup or a spoonful of Greek yogurt as desired; serve chilled.
