Description
Indulge in the flavors of carrot cake with this nutritious and delicious Carrot Cake Protein Overnight Oats recipe. Packed with protein and fiber, this make-ahead breakfast will keep you satisfied and energized throughout the morning.
Ingredients
Rolled Oats:
1/2 cup
Unsweetened Almond Milk (or milk of choice):
1/2 cup
Plain Greek Yogurt:
1/4 cup
Vanilla Protein Powder:
1/2 scoop
Finely Grated Carrots:
1/3 cup
Maple Syrup or Honey:
1 tablespoon
Chia Seeds:
1 tablespoon
Cinnamon:
1/2 teaspoon
Nutmeg:
1/8 teaspoon
Salt:
pinch
Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (optional):
1 tablespoon
Raisins (optional):
1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar, mix oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, carrots, maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add Nuts and Raisins: Optionally, stir in nuts and raisins. Refrigerate overnight.
- Serve: Stir well in the morning. Add milk if desired and top with nuts, raisins, or yogurt.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and protein powder.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Oats can be made up to 3 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
