Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
For the Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup protein oats
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 scoop protein powder, e.g., PEScience Select Protein, snickerdoodle flavor
- 3/4 cup milk, e.g., Oatly Oat Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- as needed pecans
- as needed raisins
- as needed Greek yogurt, for a cream cheese frosting vibe
Instructions
- 1
Into a jar or sealable container, add the protein oats, shredded carrot, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the scoop of protein powder to the jar with the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Pour in the milk and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until they are well combined and there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Place a lid securely on the jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 480 min
- 6
The next morning, remove the Carrot Cake Overnight Oats from the refrigerator. They are now ready to enjoy as a grab-and-go breakfast.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Optionally, for a 'cream cheese frosting' effect, add a layer of Greek yogurt on top. You can also sprinkle with pecans or raisins for added texture and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
For the Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup protein oats
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 scoop protein powder, e.g., PEScience Select Protein, snickerdoodle flavor
- 3/4 cup milk, e.g., Oatly Oat Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- as needed pecans
- as needed raisins
- as needed Greek yogurt, for a cream cheese frosting vibe
Instructions
- 1
Into a jar or sealable container, add the protein oats, shredded carrot, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the scoop of protein powder to the jar with the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour in the milk and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until they are well combined and there are no dry spots.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Place a lid securely on the jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 480 min - 6
The next morning, remove the Carrot Cake Overnight Oats from the refrigerator. They are now ready to enjoy as a grab-and-go breakfast.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Optionally, for a 'cream cheese frosting' effect, add a layer of Greek yogurt on top. You can also sprinkle with pecans or raisins for added texture and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min