Creamy oats with carrots, warm spices, and yogurt create a nutritious, make-ahead breakfast option.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 tbsp maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins
06 - 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 tsp ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt
11 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tbsp raisins
→ Optional Toppings
13 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
14 - 1 tbsp milk
15 - 2 tsp maple syrup
16 - Additional nuts, shredded coconut, or grated carrot
# How to make it:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, stir together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - Fold in grated carrot, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, chopped nuts, and raisins until evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and chill the mixture for at least 8 hours to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, milk, and maple syrup until smooth to create a frosting drizzle.
05 - Stir oats before serving and top with cream cheese drizzle, extra nuts, shredded coconut, or additional grated carrot as desired.
