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Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oats

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oats
Servings: 2
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup large flake oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 1/3 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla if not using protein powder
  • 1/2-2/3 cup carrots peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder (optional)

Toppings (optional)

  • Almond/peanut butter
  • Extra plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • Hemp seeds
  • Dried coconut
  • Cinnamon
  • Walnuts or pecans chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl combine the oats, chia seeds, yogurt and protein powder (optional) and stir together.
  • Pour the milk over this mixture and whisk or stir well until the oats and chia seeds are coated. Leave the mixture to settle for 5 minutes and stir again.
  • Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight. The mixture can stay in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!