Description
This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on classic overnight oats, incorporating warm spices, shredded carrots, and a creamy white chocolate cream cheese topping. Perfect for a quick, make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your day with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Oats Mixture
- 1/2 cup certified gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp raisins
Topping
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips
- 1.5 tbsp cream cheese
Instructions
- Combine Oats Ingredients: In a mason jar or bowl, combine the certified gluten-free oats, almond milk, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, shredded carrots, chopped pecans, and raisins. Stir the mixture well until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least one hour or preferably overnight to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips until smooth, heating in short intervals and stirring to prevent burning. Once melted, whisk in the Greek yogurt and cream cheese until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and well combined. This creates a luscious cream cheese ganache to top the oats.
- Assemble and Chill: After the oats have set and absorbed the liquid, pour the prepared cream cheese ganache evenly over the oat mixture. Cover again and return the jar or bowl to the refrigerator overnight to allow the ganache to set and flavors to combine beautifully.
- Serve: When ready to eat, serve the overnight oats topped with additional shredded carrots and chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor. This recipe makes a wholesome, grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like carrot cake in every spoonful.
Notes
- Using certified gluten-free oats ensures this recipe is safe for those with gluten intolerance.
- You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk of your choice.
- Adjust the sweetness or protein content by varying the amount or type of protein powder.
- The cream cheese ganache adds richness – consider using a low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Overnight soaking softens the oats; for a quicker option, allow at least one hour, but overnight is best for texture and flavor.
