Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
These creamy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are made with healthy ingredients, including cottage cheese for a boost of protein. They're a great way to enjoy the delicious flavours of carrot cake, in breakfast form!
SERVINGS 2
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 30g
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1-2 tbsp raisins optional
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1- 1 1/2 cup milk of choice see notes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2-1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
Toppings
- Greek yogurt
- Chopped walnuts or pecans, or almond butter optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or container, mix together the oats, chia seeds, protein powder, nuts, raisins, and spices.2/3 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1-2 tbsp raisins, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Next, add the cottage cheese, milk, vanilla and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1- 1 1/2 cup milk of choice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2-1 tbsp maple syrup
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the bowl or container with the oats, add the shredded carrot and stir well to combine.1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- Cover and store in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. You can also transfer to mason jars and seal with lids.
- When ready to eat, stir well and add additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Divide into two jars or bowls and top with greek yogurt and any additional toppings like almond butter, walnuts or pecans. Enjoy!
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Notes
Protein powder: since different types of protein powders absorb liquids differently, use 1 1/2 cups of milk if using a plant-based protein powder and 1 cup of milk if using a whey protein powder.
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