240 Calorie Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Carrot cake overnight oats taste like the cake without the cream cheese frosting, and at about 240 calories a jar they fit easily into a calorie deficit when you are losing weight. Finely grated carrot melts into the oats overnight and adds natural sweetness.
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and brands.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes like carrot cake and gives you 7 grams of fiber
- Grated carrot disappears into the oats and adds sweetness for almost no calories
- Cinnamon and nutmeg bring the spice cake taste
- 13 grams of protein keeps you full for hours
Ingredients
- ½ cup (45 g) rolled oats
- ¾ cup (180 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup (40 g) finely grated carrot
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated stevia, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
How to Make It
- Add the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, grated carrot, cinnamon, vanilla extract, stevia, and nutmeg to a jar with a lid.
- Stir until the oats are coated and everything is evenly mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir before eating and add more sweetener if you want it sweeter.
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Tips & Substitutions
Grate the carrot finely. Use the small holes of a box grater so it softens completely overnight.
Add raisins. 1 tablespoon of raisins adds about 25 calories and a chewy, sweet bite.
Frosting swirl. Stir 1 teaspoon of light cream cheese into the top for a tangy swirl, about 10 calories.
Crunch on top. 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts adds about 50 calories and a real cake feel.
How to Make It More Filling
This is already a bigger jar at 1¼ cups. To make it even more filling, stir in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (about 60 calories), which thickens the oats and adds fiber.
Storage
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. The carrot stays soft and sweet, and the spices taste stronger each day. Stir before eating, and do not freeze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pre-shredded carrots?
Yes, but chop them smaller first so they soften fully.
Does it taste like real carrot cake?
It tastes like the cake batter and spices, without frosting or sugar. A small cream cheese swirl gets you closer.
Can I add maple syrup?
You can. 1 teaspoon adds about 17 calories.
Is raw carrot okay in oats?
Yes. It softens in the fridge and is safe to eat cold.
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