Creamy oats with grated carrot, warm spices, nuts, and a touch of sweetness for an easy make-ahead meal.
# What You 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
# Step-by-Step:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, mix oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - Gently fold in grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, walnuts or pecans, and raisins until evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
04 - Whisk together cream cheese, milk, and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Stir the oats before serving. Top with the cream cheese drizzle, extra nuts, shredded coconut, or additional grated carrot as preferred.
