A wholesome breakfast with creamy oats, carrots, warm spices, and a tangy yogurt twist, ready overnight.
# List of 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
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, mix oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - Fold in grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, chopped walnuts or pecans, and raisins until evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, milk, and maple syrup until smooth to create a frosting drizzle.
05 - Stir the oats in the morning and serve topped with the cream cheese drizzle, extra nuts, shredded coconut, or additional grated carrot as desired.
