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A mason jar filled with carrot cake overnight oats. Shredded carrots and pecans garnish the top. A white napkin and spoon are in the background.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

A healthy, prep-ahead breakfast that tastes just like carrot cake.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Lower Carb, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
refrigerator time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Anne Danahy, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Old Fashioned oats
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and grated with a cheese grater or food processor
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple undrained
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or to taste
  • 2 cups milk any type
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • Measure all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Cover the bowl with a lid or if desired, portion the mixture into four or five jars or lidded containers. Refrigerate overnight or for up to four days.

Notes

The oats will soften in about two hours but can be refrigerated for up to four days. 
Feel free to add more or less milk depending on how soft you like your oats.
This recipe makes about 4 cups, which is ideal for 4-5 portions.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 5367IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 3mg
https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/carrot-cake-overnight-oatmeal/

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