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Creamy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe with Walnut Crunch

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A quick and easy make-ahead breakfast featuring creamy oats, shredded carrots, warm spices, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Perfect for a healthy, indulgent start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup (55g) grated carrots (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • ¼ cup (30g) chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat milk)
  • ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor (3-5 minutes).
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. Let cool.
  3. In a bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, grated carrots, and toasted walnuts.
  4. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, stir the oats well. Add a splash of milk if too thick. Top with extra walnuts or cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Use rolled oats for best texture; instant oats get mushy and steel-cut oats won’t soften enough. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Adjust maple syrup to taste before refrigerating. Stir well before serving to avoid clumps. Can substitute walnuts with pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds. For vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk, and agave instead of maple syrup.

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Keywords: overnight oats, carrot cake, healthy breakfast, walnut crunch, make-ahead breakfast, creamy oats, vegan option, gluten-free

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