Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are an easy and delicious way to eat lots of protein and fiber for breakfast. Plant-based and sugar-free!
A few months ago I made Blueberry Maple Overnight Oats. I added tofu for an extra bit of protein and creaminess. They turned out so well that I had to make another batch.
I decided on carrot cake because carrots are incredible. Who wouldn't want to eat them for breakfast??
Honestly, as part of carrot cake flavor, you barely even know you're eating vegetables. It makes it so easy to get a serving of veg in at breakfast.
The other great thing about carrot cake is the spices. Since we're adding tofu to the oatmeal, the spices will work wonders to give the dish tons of flavor and make sure we taste NONE of the tofu.
Speaking of tofu, let's talk ingredients.
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Ingredient Notes
- Rolled or Quick Oats: Either variety is fine, depending on your preferences. Just don't use steel cut!
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds absorb liquid and help the oats get nice and thick. Plus, chia seeds are a great plant-based source of Omega-3s!
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves: These sweet spices make the classic carrot cake flavor profile. They give this dish SO MUCH FLAVOR.
- Medium Firm Tofu: The "secret" ingredient. I like medium-firm for this recipe because it doesn't have a tofu texture, but it isn't super liquidy either. I've tested it with firm tofu and it turns out completely fine too.
- Non-Dairy Milk: I've been loving oat milk lately, but any non-dairy milk will work!
- Shredded Carrots: It wouldn't be carrot cake without carrots!
- Raisins: Another classic carrot cake ingredient. Raisins add sweetness to the dish.
- Walnuts: For a bit of crunch.
- Maple Syrup: Optional, but maple syrup is super sweet and complements the sweet spices well.
How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Step 1. In a small container or mason jar, mix the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. In a separate bowl mash up the tofu.
Step 2. Add the tofu and non-dairy milk to the oat mixture. Then stir in the shredded carrots.
Step 3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Top with raisins, walnuts, and maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for vegetables. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to eat them often. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ Cup Rolled or Quick Oats
- 1 Teaspoon Chia Seeds
- ¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ⅛ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- ⅛ Teaspoon Cloves
- ¼ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 3 Ounces Firm Tofu
- ⅓ Cup Shredded Carrots
- Raisins for topping
- Walnuts for topping
- Maple Syrup for topping
Instructions
- In a small container or mason jar, mix the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl mash up the tofu.
- Add the tofu and non-dairy milk to the oat mixture.
- Stir in the shredded carrots.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Top with raisins, walnuts, and maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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