5-Minute Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Joy
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Create a delicious and healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats breakfast. Enjoy the comforting flavors of carrot cake in a guilt-free meal prep option.
- Author: Alex Rwanda
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes plus overnight chilling
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook (Overnight)
- Cuisine: American/Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, extra cinnamon
- Combine the rolled oats, milk, grated carrots, chia seeds, sweetener (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a jar or container.
- Stir all ingredients well until they are fully mixed.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator.
- Let the mixture soak overnight, at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, check the consistency. Add a splash more milk if you prefer it thinner.
- Top with your desired toppings before eating.
- Enjoy your flavorful breakfast!
Notes
- You can prepare multiple jars at once for easy weekday breakfasts.
- Adjust the spices to match your preference for a warmer flavor.
- For added protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
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- Trans Fat: 0g
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- Cholesterol: Low