Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins

06 - 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

10 - Pinch of salt

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans

12 - 2 tablespoons raisins

→ Optional Toppings

13 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

14 - 1 tablespoon milk

15 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup

16 - Additional nuts, shredded coconut, or grated carrot as desired

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

02 - Fold grated carrot, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins into the oat mixture until evenly distributed.

03 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.

04 - Whisk together softened cream cheese, milk, and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth to make a frosting drizzle.

05 - Stir the oats before serving. Top with the cream cheese drizzle, extra nuts, shredded coconut, or additional grated carrot as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

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It tastes like carrot cake for breakfast, which is basically getting away with something delicious.
Everything comes together in about ten minutes, then the fridge does the rest of the work while you sleep.
It's filling enough to carry you through the morning without the mid-morning slump.

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Use freshly grated carrots, not pre-shredded, because the pre-shredded ones release too much water and make everything soggy by morning.
The consistency will be thicker than regular oatmeal by design, so if it feels too thick when you stir it in the morning, add milk a tablespoon at a time until it's where you want it.

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