Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Protein Recipe) Recipe
These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a delicious and nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert. Made with gluten-free oats, almond milk, and a blend of warming spices, shredded carrots, and a creamy white chocolate ganache, this recipe combines fiber, protein, and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying start to your day. It’s easy to prepare ahead, making mornings effortless and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (including overnight chilling)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats Base
- 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 pecans, chopped
- 1 tbsp raisins
Cream Cheese Ganache
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips
- 1.5 tbsp cream cheese, room temperature
Toppings
- Additional shredded carrots
- Additional chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix the base ingredients: In a bowl or jar, combine the certified gluten free oats, almond milk, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, shredded carrots, chopped pecans, and raisins. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare the cream cheese ganache: In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips until melted (about 20-30 seconds) then mix thoroughly. Add the Greek yogurt and room temperature cream cheese to the melted white chocolate and whisk well until smooth and lump-free.
- Combine and chill: Remove the oat mixture from the refrigerator after at least 1 hour of soaking. Pour the cream cheese ganache evenly over the oats. Return the mixture to the refrigerator and let it set overnight to meld flavors and thicken further.
- Add toppings and serve: The following morning, sprinkle additional shredded carrots and chopped pecans on top of the oats for extra texture and flavor. The overnight oats can be eaten straight from the jar for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps in the ganache.
- The oats should soak for a minimum of 1 hour, but refrigerating overnight creates the best texture.
- Use certified gluten free oats to keep the recipe gluten free.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more raisins or sweetener of choice if desired.
- The recipe is high in protein and fiber, making it a balanced breakfast option.
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